I am passionate about art and science. Writing and researching with a poetic style. I’m a lover of intelligent conversation and learning new things. Believing optimism will triumph and hoping as an entrepreneur to make a difference in the world. I am out and about in San Diego, creating networks of good-hearted people, visiting exciting places, discovering fine foods and music, and adopting projects!
About Cynthia Kosciuczyk
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am from Massachusetts; my family roots are 100% Polish. I have one sister who is married with three children in Texas. We are a bunch of engineers, educators, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Since I am an equal mix of right and left brain, my career has taken the less traveled road through positions in design, science, cooking, and sales. What I love most is the people I meet.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never give up
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Appraising art and textiles and writing more!
Cynthia Kosciuczyk & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
STP, Bluewater Boathouse, Athens Market, Tartine, Little Frenchies, Duck Dive, Carnitas Snack Shack, Liberty Call
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 2000, I have been in the San Diego area.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There have been so many; Wayne Strickland is involved in so many things.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
4th & B was a fantastic music venue
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Coronado is still walkable, and it’s effortless to know your neighbors, and they are not only nice but kind!
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Elon Musk. ARTIFACT at the Mingei Museum
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
FBI International
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Right out of college, I ran the radiopharmacy at UMASS Medical Center doing nuclear medicine research, then cell pathology work, and met some amazing doctors and scientists!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The view at sunset coming over the Coronado bridge
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My physical therapist, Clint Russell, DPT
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Optimist International, USO, VFW, and Doctors without Borders
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Your life only begins at 50
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Coronado
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Many of my friends are only blocks away, and there are summer concerts.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Morning walk on the beach, brunch somewhere fun, a museum tour, a new restaurant, and live music.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
State of mind
