Jacono, Julie

Education: MBA; AMP (eMBA), Harvard; bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Case Western Reserve University

What Guides My Decision Making: What could provide the most impact and achieve the greatest win for all involved. Then I try to temper it with the execution risk.

Favorite Quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis

What Motivates Me: The thought that my work could help drive positive change in the world

Most Important Leadership Quality: Inspiration. I help people see the bigger picture and stay motivated, even when things get hard.

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Dermatologist — I love to watch Dr. Lee!

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Bookkeeper at 16 for a family-owned furniture store. It was the first time I truly understood how business really works and how that business can both unite and stress the bonds of a family.