Cindy Devonish's life story exemplifies resilience, dedication, and service. Born to a multicultural family, Cindy faced numerous challenges throughout her childhood and youth, including generational trauma, domestic abuse, teenage pregnancy, lived child protection experience, and housing instability. Despite these adversities, her unwavering determination led her to work multiple jobs while pursuing higher education, ultimately earning a master's degree in management, a bachelor's degree in human services, and graduating Cum Laude. Cindy is a Policy Fellow at the University of Minnesota and has contributed to collaborative legislation (HF 3587) addressing pay disparities and promoting equity in Minnesota.

Cindy's commitment to her community is evident through her extensive volunteer work, particularly civil rights and social justice. Her contributions include:
- Providing crucial leadership on equity issues
- Implementing policies
- Educating the community on human and civil rights
- Focusing on reducing racial disparities and injustices

Her notable roles and affiliations include:
- Executive, Minneapolis Commission on Civil Rights (2018-February 2024)
- Governor Walz's appointment to the African American Health Council (2024-Present)
- Governor Walz's appointment to the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage board (2024-Present)
- Member, MN Child Abuse Prevention Coalition (2024-Present)
- Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) (2023-Present)
- Member, National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice – Minnesota Chapter (2023-Present)
- Member, Children's Justice Act Task Force (2024-Present)
- Chair, State of Minnesota African American Health Council (2024-Present)
- Member, MAT Local 34-AFSCME (2021-Present)
- Member, City of Minneapolis Mayor's Community Cabinet (2023-Present)
- Board Member, Familywise (2024-Present)
- Director, DFL Feminist Caucus (2024-Present)
- Chair, 52A Precinct 12 (2024-Present)
- DFL Delegate for the National Convention for Bidden/Harris
- State Central Committee for Congressional District Two in Minnesota (2024-Present)