Motta, Nathan

Education: Master’s degree, Eastman School of Music; BFA, Carnegie Mellon University

What Guides My Decision Making: Listening, trust, empathy, authenticity and impact

Favorite Quote: “Whatever you do won’t be enough ... Try anyway.” — Barack Obama

What Motivates Me: Creating experiences that will move and inspire other people, creating ripple effects and leaving things better than I found them

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers (or more realistically — a history or literature professor)

Proudest Moment: My wedding day

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “Roll with It” by Steve Winwood, a feel-good song from my childhood. Lead with optimism, control what you can control and roll with whatever is thrown at you.

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Ideally? Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird), John Keating (Dead Poet’s Society), Woody (Toy Story) or an introverted Ted Lasso.