John Panza
Panza Foundation
Education: Master’s degree in creative writing, University of Hull; master’s degree in English language and literature, John Carroll University; bachelor’s degree in English language and literature, John Carroll University
What Guides My Decision-Making: My philanthropic mission is to assist others to achieve their musical goals.
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: William Blake
Favorite Quote: “All writing writes you as you write it.” — J.M. Coetzee
Most Important Leadership Quality: Humility
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Full-time recording engineer
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Ask questions — lots of questions.
If I Could Relive One Moment: The minutes before my father passed away. I got to say goodbye the first time, but I have more I’d like to say to him now.
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Edward Norton or Travis Kelce