Falcone, Kelly

Education: Master’s degree in American history, Cleveland State University 

What Guides My Decision Making: I value input from many people — staff, board, partners, consultants and stakeholders — when making decisions that impact WRHS. Decisions are always in alignment with our institutional strategic plan, and are financially responsible and sustainable. As an American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accredited organization, everything we do must be compliant with museum best practices for collections stewardship, education and public service.        

Favorite Quote: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”  

What Motivates Me: Above all, my family and my deep commitment to Western Reserve Historical Society, my employer for 30 years

Most Important Leadership Quality: Leading with compassion  

If I Could Have Any Other Job: If I could do it all over again, I would be a travel writer.

Hobby/Passion: When I have free time, I read, write, garden, travel, take marathon walks by Lake Erie and watch baseball.