Cynthia Glinick has been helping homeowners with customized repairs and renovations for 20 years. Cynthia moved to Rhode Island in 1975; attended URI; was a radio broadcaster for 12 years and then established Handy-Woman in 1990.

In addition to loving her work, she is also involved in community theater at the Barker Playhouse, Providence. A published writer of short fiction, Cynthia writes a column, "Gay & Gray," for PrimeTime Magazine. In 2011, Cynthia received the Metcalf Media Award given by RI Community and Justice Org for her publications. When not doing all that, she can be found in one of Rhode Island's beautiful areas with her son, who is an avid birder and photographer.