Rudin-Luria, Erika

Education: Master’s degree, Jewish Theological Seminary; MSSW, Columbia University; bachelor’s degree, Brandeis University

What Guides My Decision Making: My values

Favorite Quote: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

What Motivates Me: Bringing people together to help others

Most Important Leadership Quality: Values, integrity, passion and intellect

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Iron Chef judge

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: Depending on the day, “One Day” by Matisyahu or the Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There for You” by the Rembrandts, with some Hamilton, “My Shot” thrown in

Hobby/Passion: Baking

Where I Will Be In 10 Years: Right here in Cleveland … celebrating that we have made it an even safer city for all people and a city that is known around the country for its strong commitment to standing up to hate. 

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Eve Baird from The Librarians