Malone, Hermione

Education: MBA, Case Western Reserve University; bachelor’s degree, Florida A&M University

What Guides My Decision Making: Data, the experiences and feedback of our audiences, market forces related to funding/philanthropy, best practices, daring and imaginative concepts across sectors that spark my own level of innovation and largely what serves the organization best going forward

Favorite Quote: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe

What Motivates Me: I’m motivated by three things: learning and the applications of those learnings in professional or personal pursuits; working with engaging, intelligent and innovative thinkers; and doing work that creates forward momentum and positive impact on people and institutions.

Most Important Leadership Quality: Building a strong team

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: My very first job was as a babysitter. Apparently, I made a mean grilled cheese, which I only discovered after the kids kept demanding I make it. The lesson for me is whatever job you’re doing, do it well, as you never know what will matter to whom.