Notables in Wellness: Cynthia Walters

Source: Movers & Makers, (May 2025 print edition, page 24)

Cynthia Walters is the Green Schoolyards manager for Green Umbrella and is notable for advocating for student health and wellness through outdoor learning spaces and education programs. She recently led development of the Local School Wellness Policy Toolkit, a roadmap for school districts nationwide to customize wellness plans for the needs of the school community. She launched the region’s first Green Schoolyards Summit, showcasing community collaboration to provide equitable access to environmental educational resources. Walters was instrumental in the passage of the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights for the City of Cincinnati, which guarantees that every child in the city has accessible pathways to experience and interact with nature. Walters loves spending time with her family, traveling, and cheering for Ohio State. She always wears colorful pants, bright yellow or flecked with flowers. The back of her laptop is covered with with stickers that say things like “I <3 Compost” and “Outdoors for All.”