Cynthia Peltier Bucknell University 1984 – 2011

Director of the CommUnity Zone.

 

The dream of the CommUnity Zone has been in the back of my mind for a very long time. Now the time has arrived for it to come into fruition. I do believe we are at a very important and unique moment in history as more and more people take a second look at the processes that govern our world and realize that we must all step up and take back control of our everyday lives. One important and essential step is to come together and look for ways to become more self-sufficient communities that do not just look outside for answers but instead to each other for solutions.

 

The CommUnity Zone is an attempt to bring this dream to our community. Already, we have experienced a great outpouring of goodwill and helpfulness from our neighbors. The guidance, the inspiration and the energy we need is available to us if we just look to each other with that essential commitment to work together.

 

At Bucknell University:

Initial advisor to FLAG/BT (Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans)

Spearheaded the effort to create the office of LGBT Awareness at Bucknell.

Created the Gay, Lesbian and Bi Alumni Association of Bucknell.

Leader, fundraiser and participant in the Bucknell Brigade in Nicaragua.

Women’s Resource Center Advisory board

 

Community Efforts:

Fundraising chair of AIDS Resources in Williamsport, PA (1992-1994)

Board of directors of SVWIT (Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition) now knows as Transitions (1995-1999)

Leadership role in CARE (Community Alliance for Respect and Equality) (ongoing)

Vice President of the Central Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center (2010-2013)

Co-founder of the “CommUnity Zone” in Lewisburg, PA (2013- present)