Cynthia L. Thompson is a native of Dayton Ohio. Upon graduating from high school, Ms. Thompson attended Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida, graduating with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduation, Ms. Thompson returned to Dayton where she accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior and subsequently attended the University of Cincinnati Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate.

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In 1994, Ms. Thompson opened her own law office, focusing primarily on Juvenile law and Criminal Defense. In July 1999, Ms. Thompson became the first African American appointed as Magistrate to the Greene County Ohio Juvenile Court, where she retired after 23 years of service. The majority of cases heard by Ms. Thompson dealt with child abuse and neglect. Additionally, Ms. Thompson served as an adjunct professor and advocate of Family Violence Awareness, giving a voice to the voiceless.

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Ms. Thompson felt the call to a new journey in the Ministry in 2012. Reverend Thompson now serves as an ordained Elder and Pastor in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverend Thompson graduated from United Theological Seminary in May 2016 with a Master's Degree in Christian Ministry and in May 2021 with a Doctorate of the Ministry.

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Reverend Dr. Thompson continues to be an advocate, speaker, and teacher for intimate partner violence awareness, child abuse awareness, elder abuse awareness, mental health awareness, and end of life planning. Reverend Dr. Thompson is now a published author with the debut of her book, I Am Not My Sister’s Keeper, I Am My Sister.