Cinder Eller-Kimbell
Cinder Eller-Kimbell is a distinguished community leader, law enforcement professional, and entrepreneur with over 31 years of dedicated service in public safety and community engagement. She currently serves as Manager of Community Affairs for the City of Inglewood Police Department, where she also oversees the city’s homeless outreach program. In this role, Cinder bridges the gap between law enforcement and the community, implements crime prevention initiatives, and develops programs that support vulnerable populations. Her expertise spans law enforcement community affairs, nonprofit leadership, youth and women’s mentorship, community program development, and foundation building. She also brings unique experience in media as the first Black female bailiff on Court TV’s Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez.
As the founder and president of The Glass Slipper Foundation Inc., Cinder is committed to transforming the lives of youth in underserved communities. Through mentorship programs, annual prom dress giveaways, and financial assistance for higher education, the foundation provides resources and guidance to help young people thrive academically and personally. Beyond the foundation, she is actively involved in organizations such as the Lions Club, Girl Scouts, and the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAACC), leveraging her leadership to strengthen community networks and create meaningful opportunities. Her career is marked by a commitment to equity, safety, and service, exemplified by her trailblazing achievements and long-standing dedication to public service.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Cinder is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, drawing inspiration from her family and her faith in Christ. She is passionate about skating, horseback riding, dancing, music, church involvement, travel, public speaking, and organizing community events. Her personal mission to connect people and uplift others complements her professional focus, allowing her to lead with compassion, resilience, and purpose. Notable milestones in her career include becoming the first Black female Court TV bailiff, founding The Glass Slipper Foundation, and building a long-standing career in community service that continues to impact countless lives through mentorship, outreach, and empowerment initiatives.
• El Camino College
What do you attribute your success to?
Cinder attributes her success to resilience, faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. As a breast cancer survivor, she credits perseverance and purpose as key drivers in her life. She also emphasizes leading by example, building trust in the community, and consistently showing up for people in need.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received has come from senior leaders in law enforcement, community advocates, nonprofit leaders, and my own lived experiences serving vulnerable populations over the past three decades, shaping the way I lead, serve, and make an impact.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this field to stay strong, lead with purpose, and serve with compassion, never letting circumstances define their limits. I encourage them to believe in their calling, remain resilient in the face of adversity, and use their voice and platform to uplift others and make a meaningful impact.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Right now, some of the biggest challenges I face in my work include securing consistent funding for nonprofit initiatives, addressing homelessness, supporting women who are escaping hardship, and sustaining long-term community programs with limited resources. At the same time, I see tremendous opportunities to expand mentorship initiatives, strengthen partnerships through national visibility, grow nonprofit networks, and leverage platforms like Influential Women to scale impact, raise awareness, and foster broader community support.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Service, integrity, compassion, faith, leadership, generosity, family, and giving back. She strongly values uplifting others and creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives with dignity.