106. Choosing Dignity Again w/ Cindy-Lee Dorcely, President Of The NAACP Middletown Branch

Cindy-Lee Dorcely is the President of the NAACP Middletown Branch, serving with humility, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice. First and foremost, she is a child of God, guided by faith and a calling to brighten her corner of the world through education, advocacy, and service.Born in Jamaica and now a proud naturalized citizen of the United States, Cindy-Lee brings a deeply personal understanding of both the promise of this nation and the responsibility required to protect its ideals. She is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she earned a degree in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law and a minor in African American Studies—an academic foundation that continues to inform her civil rights leadership.A lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Cindy-Lee has served in nearly every area of church leadership, with the majority of her work devoted to youth ministry through Sabbath School, Adventurers, Pathfinders, and Adventist Youth Society (AYS). Through this service, she has built deep, lasting relationships rooted in love, guidance, and connection—becoming a trusted resource and lifelong mentor to many of the young people she has served.Professionally, Cindy-Lee has been a Paralegal for 25 years, working in various areas of law, with a specialization in real estate, which she continues today as an independent contractor. She is also a licensed New York State Realtor of nearly seven years. In that capacity, she has served on the Agent Leadership Council for three consecutive years and has chaired committees including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Agent Advocacy, and Finance. She also coordinates the Keller Williams Black Real Estate Network across three offices, advancing education, advocacy, and support for Black realtors and the broader community.In 2025, Cindy-Lee began her NAACP service as First Vice President and ascended to the role of President when the position was unexpectedly vacated. She steps into this role with reverence and resolve, trusting God for wisdom and discernment in such a time as this—when civil rights are under threat and Dr. King’s dream remains unfinished.Cindy-Lee is a wife of nearly 21 years and the mother of a 19-year-old college student. As the wife of a Black man and the mother of a Black son, she carries an intimate awareness of the daily vigilance required of Black families. This lived experience fuels her unwavering commitment to crafting a safer, more just future for Black women, men, and children.Follow Cindy-Lee Dorcely on Instagram @dorcelyrealestate