Cynthia Ashe
Child Forensic Interview Practice Association

Cynthia has been a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 13 years, working exclusively in Child Abuse for six years, specializing in Child Forensic Interviews (CFI). Having completed nearly 1000 CFIs, Cynthia is a recognized expert and has been awarded for her work receiving the Beverley MacLean Legacy Award, The McNeil Shield for Leadership and Excellence, the RCMP Veterans Association Community Service Award, and being named to Alexa’s Team. She concurrently founded the Canadian Child Forensic Interview Practice Association and strives to enhance the integrity of child abuse investigations, while reducing the impact on children and families through the development and implementation of standardized trauma informed practice protocols across all partner agencies responding to child abuse.

As a former paratrooper and veteran of Afghanistan, Cynthia has prioritized her own wellness and healing. She believes in sharing the weight of this work in ways that help, not hinder our longevity and ability to serve our most vulnerable.