Ben Austin
“I love the idea of having a role that is community focused for those who are sort of underserved or not given the same opportunities in life that I have been and using my time and energy to help as many people as I can.”
Andrew Bennett
“My little piece contributes to the greater good of not just the university, but Cleveland, Ohio, the country and the world.”
Jason Buitrago
“I love knowing that United Way is a pillar in the community, and that the dollars that I helped raise are impacting so many people.”
Monica Ghose
“I strive to make my family proud of everything we’re doing and all the hard work we’re doing, all the accomplishments.”
Andrew Gotlieb
“Women’s sports is so on the rise and to have a very small, individual part of that was incredible, but to see Cleveland shine on that level was beyond fulfilling.”
Monica Gustin
“I’ve always tried to work for organizations that are directly serving people. That’s the work that I want to continue to do, to make sure that the systems are working for people, instead of against them.”
Kara Porter
“Especially as a woman of color, I often face imposter syndrome. So to be able to confidently, always come to the table and know that my voice is going to be heard — that’s not something that I ever questioned — but that’s contributed to my work and helping to create the culture at the office.”
Daa'iyah Rahman
“I’m super passionate about what I do and it’s an incredible life that I get to lead by sharing all this information with everyone.”
Elizabeth Sawchuk, Ph.D.
“Cleveland just has a unique feel. People are proud of people who are from here and people boomerang back here from bigger cities. That makes my job pretty easy because people are so into the sports team.”
Chris Kaiser
“I don’t stand still. We’ve got to move forward in some way, in some manner. I'm always looking for those opportunities and those challenges that we can tackle.”