Helping and connecting with others has always been something that has come naturally to Cynthia Jemison. The Chicago native continues to use her work as an Entrepreneur and Strategist to stay “at the intersection of culture, commerce, and impact” while finding new ways to create space and opportunities for others.
A proud graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Jemison began to cut her teeth in the business world, learning early lessons working with Joi Mitchell of R.U.N. Marketing and later with The Bortz Entertainment Group, where she learned to operate multi-unit businesses from the inside out. She went on to found EightyThree50 Marketing and ETF Capital, building a portfolio that bridges creative strategy, private finance, and community impact.
Today, as Founder and Chairwoman of the Hillman Recreation Foundation, Cynthia leads with purpose, designing spaces where recreation, culture, and Black excellence thrive. Jemison credits college years in Georgia and her proximity to the Atlanta University Center—and being a child of The Cosby Show and A Different World—for inspiring the Hillman Recreation Foundation’s mission of blending legacy, wellness, and community…