Baiju Shah
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Education: J.D., Harvard Law School; bachelor’s degree, Yale University
What Guides My Decision Making: Our “All In” spirit and values
Favorite Quote: “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”
First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: My daily routine starts with making chai using my own spice mix (and emptying the dishwasher while the tea is brewing). I then enjoy my tea while reading multiple news sites, catching up on emails and planning for the day.
What Motivates Me: A fierce pride and love for Cleveland and Clevelanders and a strong desire to see the community thrive and shine in so many ways
Most Important Leadership Quality: Egoless confidence
Hobby/Passion: Traveling anywhere and everywhere. I have been to 48 states — all except Mississippi and Oklahoma — and 36 countries.
If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: James Bond