Stevenson School Appoints Cynthia B. Chapman as Board Chair

Cynthia Chapman ● Photo Credit: Stevenson

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., June 3, 2024, (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Stevenson, an independent PK-12 boarding and day school on California’s Monterey Peninsula, has announced the appointment of Cynthia B. Chapman as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2024. Chapman succeeds David Colburn, who will continue to serve on the Stevenson Board of Trustees.

“Cynthia’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Stevenson,” said Dr. Dan Griffiths, President of Stevenson. “Her long-standing commitment and contributions to our community, combined with her professional expertise and personal dedication to our mission, ensure a bright future for the school. We also extend our deepest gratitude to David Colburn for his remarkable leadership and continued service on the Board.”

Chapman, a Stevenson alumna of the class of 1983 and parent of two Stevenson graduates, has significantly contributed to the school’s growth and development. She graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1992 and holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of California, San Diego.

Currently, Chapman is a member of the State Bars of Texas and California and is licensed to practice before several federal district courts across the country. She and her husband, Michael Caddell, co-founded the national law practice Caddell & Chapman, where she serves as Partner. Her practice focuses on consumer rights.

Chapman’s service to Stevenson includes roles as the school’s Alumni Association President and various leadership positions on the Board of Trustees since 2008. She and her husband established The Chapman & Caddell Scholarship Fund in 2012 to provide need-based financial aid for students in grades 9-12 at Stevenson. In 2023, she received the Day Family Award for Contributions to Stevenson.

“I am deeply honored and excited to take on this role,” said Chapman. “Stevenson has been a cornerstone of my personal and professional development, and I am committed to advancing its mission. My vision for Stevenson is to continue fostering an inclusive, innovative, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to working with our dedicated faculty, staff, parents, and the broader Monterey community to achieve our goals.”

Chapman’s strategic vision includes enhancing academic programs, expanding extracurricular opportunities, and strengthening community partnerships.

“I have full confidence in Cynthia’s ability to lead Stevenson into its next phase of excellence,” said David Colburn, former Board Chair. “Her journey from a grateful scholarship student to a distinguished alumna and dedicated trustee exemplifies the transformative power of a Stevenson education. I am thrilled to support her in this new role.”

During Colburn’s six-year tenure as Board Chair, Stevenson saw significant growth, including a 75% increase in the school’s investment fund, a 57% increase in total net assets, and a 29% increase in the school’s budget. Financial aid also increased by 40% to $7.6 million, and funds were raised for a new math, science, and engineering center, the largest building project in the school’s history.

For more information about Stevenson, visit https://stevensonschool.org.

Source: Stevenson School via Newswire