Cynthia Love McCollum | Board of Eductation

Bio and Qualifications 

​Cynthia Love McCollum has been a resident of Old Lyme since 1983 where she and her husband, Bill, raised their four children, all of whom attended Lyme-Old Lyme public schools. A graduate of Connecticut College and the University of Connecticut School of Law, she served as senior assistant public defender for the Connecticut Division of Public Defender Services until 2024 when she retired and started her own private law practice. Cynthia is a dedicated public servant who looks forward to a new opportunity to give something back to our community. She and her husband enjoy cycling, gardening and travel, especially to remote regions of the world. Most of all, they treasure the time and experiences they share with their eight grandchildren, several of whom attend Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools.

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