Kuri, Lillian

Education: Master’s degree in architecture and urban design, Harvard University;  bachelor’s degree in architecture, Kent State University 

What Guides My Decision Making: Prioritizing what is right for the community and leading with authenticity

Favorite Quote: “Hay Otra Forma” in Spanish translates to “There is another way.” I always believe it’s possible to find a way.

What Motivates Me: My kids an my love for Cleveland

Most Important Leadership Quality: Living my higher purpose and values every day with the courage to do what is right for our community

If I Could Have Any Other Job: My own start-up

Proudest Moment: Recently, the opening of the MidTown Collaboration Center

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “Rise Up” by Andra Day

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: An internship at Progressive Architecture Magazine in Stamford, Connecticut. I learned flexibility and persistence.