Blackwell, Annette
City of Maple Heights
Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations/corporate communications, Ursuline College
Toughest Challenge: Completing college
Greatest Inspiration: My maternal grandmother
Favorite Quote: “If you don’t get out there and define yourself, you’ll be quickly and inaccurately defined by others.” ― Michelle Obama, Becoming
Most Inspiring Person: Dr. Michael Nochomovitz, University Hospitals
Best Advice: Be a lifelong learner
Proudest Moment: 2021 Commencement Speaker, Ursuline College
What Keeps Me Up at Night: Talking to God
Important Lesson Learned: I am good enough.
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: “Some dreams do come true.”
Fun Fact: I write poetry.