Cynthia M. Bennett

Cynthia M. Bennett serves as executive vice president and COO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Bennett has over 25 years of experience collaborating with schools and businesses to improve students’ academic achievement and encourage post-secondary education in order to have an educated workforce in South Carolina. She is a skilled communicator and collaborator, fostering strong relationships across the Palmetto State. Bennett graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She also serves as the executive of the SC Chamber Education and Workforce Foundation. The programs include the HBCU STEM Program, SC Business Week, and Economic Engagement. When Bennett is not in the office, she can be found spending time with her husband, James Bennett, and their two sons, J. Anthony and Houston.