Cynthia L. Drago

Member, Seminole State College District Board of Trustees

Cynthia (Cindy) Drago was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to the Seminole State College District Board of Trustees for a term beginning July 31, 2009, and ending May 31, 2013.

Cindy's background is in law enforcement, having served 23 years with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. During her career there, she held progressive levels of responsibility dealing with the training of police officers, members of the community and college students. She served as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement representative for the department, managed the College Internship Program, coordinated the first Citizens Police Academy, and advised police officers about their career paths. She was also the lead instructor for CPR for the American Heart Association.

Cindy and her husband, Chuck, retired from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department in 2004 and relocated to Oviedo, where Chuck became Oviedo's police chief. Cindy immediately became involved in the community, serving as vice president of the Oviedo Woman's Club, chair of Great Day in the Country for four years, and chair of the Philanthropic Committee under the OWC. She is now treasurer of Helpful Hands, Inc., a new nonprofit organization in Oviedo. 

"I strongly believe in the mission and vision of Seminole State and feel honored to be a part of its future," Cindy says. "After serving the law enforcement community for 23 years, it is especially exciting to be part of the new Center for Public Safety, which will benefit all our citizens. It further proves that, as a community, we can work collaboratively to inspire lifelong learning for all students." 

Cindy is a proud mother of three children: Christina, Lindsay and Michael. She is also proud of her two grandsons, Zachary and Carson, and son-in-law Jay Weaver. Cindy's husband is now the Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. The Drago family are members of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Oviedo.

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Seminole State graduates are guaranteed admission to a public, Florida, four-year university as a junior.