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Lisa Stickan
Republican Party of Cuyahoga County
Education: Cleveland State University College of Law; John Carroll University
Favorite Quote: “The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.” — Ronald Reagan
Most Important Leadership Quality: Listening to those around you, and being thoughtful in your decisions
If I Could Have Any Other Job: As an attorney, I would enjoy a return to the court, maybe in civil practice.
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Listen to your gut but also listen to those around you.
Proudest Moment: Being the first woman to be elected Republican Party of Cuyahoga County chairman
My Biography Would Be Called: Standing My Ground for a Better Tomorrow
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: Do not be afraid to take risks.
Hobby/Passion: Politics and art
If I Could Relive One Moment: Fun at the Republican National Committee Convention in 2016! Cleveland really delivered an excellent event.