Sias, Tony

Education: Master’s degree in acting, Ohio University; bachelor’s degree in dramatic art, Jackson State University

What Guides My Decision Making: My intuitive sense of what is right under the given circumstance and not being rushed into making a decision

Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Grace Bumbry

Favorite Quote: “Emotional falls always are the worst and there are no crutches to swing back on.” — Nikki Giovanni

Most Important Leadership Quality: My ability to listen and to be fully present in the conversation

My Biography Would Be Called: Y Not As Is (my first name backward and my last name inverted)

What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: Don’t be in a hurry to be an adult.

Biggest Regret: Not valuing time as a young person

Hobby/Passion: Landscaping and gardening

Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Blair Underwood