Cynthia Paisley has been a leader in Risk Management for over 30 years with experience in all facets of the insurance industry. For the first 14 years of her career, she gained litigation and trial experience working with a law firm that practiced personal injury law. Ms. Paisley was the VP of Risk Management for DBI Services, where she had global oversight of risk, insurance, claims, and safety. She gained insight from the insurance carrier perspective when she worked with ProSight Specialty Insurance.  Ms. Paisley started with ProSight as the VP of Transportation Claims and was promoted to VP of Claim Strategic Leadership with oversight of all lines of business. She also provided claim and complex coverage consulting for various insurance agents and brokers across the U.S. Ms. Paisley has a master’s degree in metaphysical science with an undergrad in business administration, and is a Certified Insurance Counselor as well as a Certified Workers Compensation Professional. Ms. Paisley holds membership with several esteemed organizations including the National Safety Council, American Society of Safety Engineers, TIDA(Trucking Insurance Defense Association), NTHECO (National Truck and Heavy Equipment Claim Counsel), National School Transportation Association, and the US Law Network. She also served as a Board Member of ALFA (Transportation and Workers Compensation). Ms. Paisley spends time presenting and educating at industry conferences and has become known as a fearless advocate for transportation companies. Joining STA in 2020, she has a zeal for her work and enjoys being a force to implement positive change in the insurance industry by challenging the status quo and inspiring a shared vision.