Cynthia Pong, JD, is an award-winning executive coach, author, and sought-after speaker who empowers women of color leaders to advance their careers and claim positions of power. As Founder and CEO of Embrace Change, Cynthia leads a team of elite BIPOC career coaches in providing specialized coaching and training programs for women of color, from high-performing individual contributors to C-suite executives. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search and Career.Cynthia’s book, Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color, has resonated deeply with countless women of color across industries looking to make bold career shifts, cementing her role as a foremost voice on the career advancement of women of color seeking positions of influence.Her flagship leadership program, the Leadership Accelerator, won an Anthem Award in 2023 for its unparalleled success in accelerating the careers of women of color leaders. Graduates have gone on to secure prestigious fellowships (White House, Harvard, Stanford), promotions, raises, speaking opportunities, and admission to top graduate programs (NYU, Berkeley).