Ballinger, Marcia

Education: Doctoral degree

What Guides My Decision Making: Staying true to our mission, vision and values in all aspects of decision making

Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Favorite Quote: “Fight for the things you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” 
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Most Important Leadership Quality: Integrity

The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Never think of your job as a job. If it doesn’t excite you and fill you with passion, then you should rethink the “why.”

Proudest Moment: Conferring degrees for our graduates

My Biography Would Be Called: Wearing My Own Hat

Hobby/Passion: Wine collector

If I Could Relive One Moment: November 2022 election night when Lorain County Community College’s levy received the highest level of community support in its history

Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Emily Blunt