TGR Learning Lab

Profile Current (Last updated: Feb 28, 2025 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Cyndi Court

CEO/Executive Director Experience

As CEO of TGR Foundation, Cyndi Court has executive responsibility for the Foundation’s programs and outreach, leading the nonprofit organization as it carries out its mission to empower students to pursue their passions through education. Court is a seasoned nonprofit professional with more than 25 years of experience in education, youth development, marketing and fundraising with individuals, foundations and corporations. She has significant experience leading national nonprofits focused on serving young people from under-resourced communities. Prior to joining TGR Foundation, Court was the chief development officer at Berry College where she oversaw all development, philanthropic communications, alumni engagement and a comprehensive capital campaign, which included the renovation and construction of new academic facilities. She also created and endowed a scholarship program for students experiencing challenging circumstances including significant financial need and created opportunities for diverse students in STEM with corporate partners. Her experience also includes roles as the chief marketing and development officer of Special Olympics International and executive vice-president, resource development and marketing at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. During her time with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, she worked with Major League Baseball and Henry and Billye Aaron to endow the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation program for youth. A Canadian by birth, Court holds a bachelor’s degree in English and history as well as a Bachelor of Education from York University in Toronto Canada. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, Doug, and their three children.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 75
Number of Part-Time Staff 17
Number of Volunteers 260
Number of Contract Staff 2

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Caucasian 43
Other Count 5
Hispanic/Latino 19
African American/Black 9
Native American/American Indian 0
Asian Americans/Pacific Islander 16
Gender
Male 42
Female 50
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

TGR Learning Lab

15440 Laguna Canyon Road
Suite 230
Irvine, CA 92618

Elizabeth Hopkins

giving@tgrfoundation.org

Phone: 949-725-3003

tgrfoundation.org/tgr-learning-labs/anaheim-ca/