Kirsten Ellenbogen

President & CEO, Great Lakes Science Center

Education: Doctoral degree, Vanderbilt University; bachelor’s degree, University of Chicago

How I Approach My Day: Using the lens of our strategic business plan to filter all I see

What Success Looks Like to Me: Every member of the team contributing and growing

What I Look for in a Leader: They measure growth by the success and development of the people they lead.

Favorite Quote: “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.” — President John F. Kennedy

What Motivates Me Right Now: We are looking ahead to some once-in-a-lifetime opportunities here on the lakefront.

My Leadership Style: Connecting the team to a purpose that is larger than any one of us

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: I play double bass and banjo.

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: Hiking — we are so lucky to have so much green space in this region, with a terrific variety of trails.

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: Superior Pho