SCOTTSDALE, AZ, July 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cynthia L. Gray has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Gray's career is marked by a series of significant roles and accomplishments that have shaped her into a leader in talent management and organizational development. Currently, she serves as the managing director of Harrison Gray Coaching and Consulting, LLC, a position she has held since 2025. In this role, Ms. Gray leverages her extensive experience to provide coaching and consulting services, with a focus on leadership and team development programs.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Gray retired as the global director of talent management and learning at Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in Irvine, California, in 2022. Her tenure at Edwards Lifesciences was distinguished by her leadership in developing the company's Corporate Training University, which centralized training efforts during a period of rapid expansion. From 2020 to 2022, she served as the director of talent management and learning solutions, where she earned two Brandon Hall Awards for excellence in learning technologies and skill-based competency modeling.

Ms. Gray's earlier roles at Edwards Lifesciences included serving as the global director of organizational development for supply chain and quality from 2017 to 2020. She also held positions as corporate director of technical training and director of technical training from 2012 to 2016. Her work was instrumental in supporting the company's growth after its spin-off from Baxter Pharmaceuticals in 2000.

Before joining Edwards Lifesciences, Ms. Gray gained valuable experience at WebMD Health Services as an operations performance manager from 2008 to 2009. She also held key training roles at GE Healthcare from 2006 to 2008, where she was recognized as top talent—a testament to her potential as a leader. Her career began with significant contributions at the American Management Association in New York, where she worked from 1993 to 2001. During this time, she played a pivotal role in transitioning traditional classroom content into digital formats, earning the organization its first Interactive Distance Training Network Award.

Ms. Gray's educational background laid a strong foundation for her career achievements. She holds a Master of Science in human resources with a concentration in human and organizational development from the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University, which she completed in 1999. Her Bachelor of Arts in journalism and organizational communication from Washington University in St. Louis, obtained in 1992, further honed her communication skills—an asset throughout her professional journey.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Gray is deeply committed to philanthropy and civic engagement. She supports organizations such as the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the National MPS Society, Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, and the Washington University Alumni Association. Her personal life is enriched by travel, reading, health and wellness activities like swimming and Pilates and spending time with family and friends.

Looking ahead, Ms. Gray aspires to write a book and expand her coaching practice both domestically and internationally. Her passion for helping others navigate change through career transitions and leadership development remains a driving force in her work. With a unique blend of strategic coaching expertise and operational execution skills, particularly within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, Ms. Gray remains dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals and organizations alike.

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