Cynthia Lee Almond is an Alabama native, born and raised in Tuscaloosa. Upon graduating from Central High School, she then attended Vanderbilt University and received her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Alabama, majoring in History and minoring in Spanish. She continued her academic journey at The University of Alabama School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor. Cynthia has had a verified legal career, both in the private practice of law as well as at The University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as an Assistant Dean.  

Cynthia brings extensive experience to the Alabama Public Service Commission and has consistently demonstrated her strong commitment to public service. She served four terms on the Tuscaloosa City Council, where she was elected by her peers as President Pro Tem of the council and served as Chair of the Finance Committee. In 2021, Cynthia was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives for District 63 in Tuscaloosa, where she served as Chair of the Tuscaloosa County Local Legislative Delegation, as Vice-Chair of the Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee, and as a member of the following committees: Ways and Means Education, Judiciary, and Rules.  

Cynthia’s commitment to public service and love for her community extend well beyond her professional career. A graduate of Leadership Alabama, she later went on to co-chair its West Alabama Regional Council. Her civic involvement includes service on the Capstone Health Services Foundation and its Finance Committee, the Hank Poore Foundation, the Alabama Women’s Commission, and the BankFirst Advisory Board. She is also the Immediate Past Chair of the Alabama State Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section. In addition, she has previously chaired the West Alabama Regional Commission and served on the Tuscaloosa County Tax Board.  

An active member of First United Methodist Church, Cynthia also teaches Sunday School, reflecting her deep-rooted commitment to faith and community. Outside of her professional and civic responsibilities, she enjoys an active lifestyle and can often be found mountain biking, kayaking, or playing tennis. Above all, she is most proud of her role as a mother to her two children.