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Cindy Dyer joined Vital Voices Global Partnership as Senior Director for Human Rights Programs in January 2009. Prior to her current position, Cindy Dyer served as the Director of the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Ms. Dyer was nominated to this position by President George W. Bush on August 2, 2007 and confirmed by the United States Senate on December 19, 2007. As Director, Ms. Dyer served as the liaison between the Department of Justice and Federal, State and International governments on the crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. In this role, she was responsible for handling the Department's legal and policy issues regarding the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act and oversaw an annual budget of almost $400 million.

Ms. Dyer is an experienced prosecutor and a recognized authority on the topic of family violence and sexual assault. Prior to her appointment she was with the Dallas County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her service to victims, including the Henry Wade Prosecutor of the Year award from the Greater Dallas Crime Commission, the Equal Justice Award from Legal Aid of North West Texas, and the Stephen Von Riesen Lecturer of Merit Award from the National College of District Attorneys.

Ms. Dyer graduated from Texas A&M University and Baylor University Law School.