Winner, Sonia

Education: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University; Harvard Business School; Bowling Green State University

What Guides My Decision Making: I ask the question, “How will this help expose new audiences to nature and science?” I am passionate about ensuring that all individuals have access to arts and culture in our region.

What Motivates Me: The potential to create a healthier future for both humans and the planet

Most Important Leadership Quality: Staying focused on what’s important and always learning

If I Could Have Any Other Job: I would want to be Diana Prince/Wonder Woman because she works at the Louvre as a curator.

Proudest Moment: Most recently, when we opened the doors to the transformed Cleveland Museum of Natural History in December 2024. It is our gift to the community, and a dream more than 20 years in the making!

Where I Will Be In 10 Years: In 10 years, I hope to have visited all of the continents. I also hope to learn how to play pickleball and enjoy having a posse of dogs.