Shlonsky, Patty

Education: J.D., The Ohio State University

What Guides My Decision Making: I try to anticipate what the long-term impact of my decisions will be on both the institution and the people who work for and rely on the institution.

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Greet my dog (and my husband)

If I Could Have Any Other Job: I would be the great American novelist, and I would spend my days writing novels that would have a positive impact on people and help them (and me) gain a more profound understanding of each other and the world we live in.

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Serving banquets at Capital University. I learned not to spill pitchers of water on people when they are wearing their finest clothes (or at any other time).

Hobby/Passion: I am passionate about reading and libraries. Reading helps the reader understand the lives and realities of different kinds of people and instills a level of empathy that is often missing in our everyday lives.  

Where I Will Be In 10 Years: On a beach