“My mother, who was a highly touted and respected educator, taught me the value of hard work, selflessness, the importance of having values and integrity and also to be both brave and courageous.”
The first business affiliate member to become president of the ClevelandMetropolitan Bar Foundation, Lee Ann O’Brien has always had the ability to bring people and organizations together in a creative and innovative way. “That has led to some of the successes in my career, whether it was the hospitality industry or nonprofit organizations or what I’m doing now with the McGregor Foundation, in the realm of senior resources and services to the community.” O’Brien also credits her good fortune of being surrounded by strong and inventive women and men throughout her life and career. “They’ve always encouraged me to continue lifelong learning lessons and to consider my own ripple effect — not just a personal legacy, but a professional legacy as well. Whatever you agree to support or commit to, do it well and interface with others successfully because you’ll be remembered for that.”
