Mark Avsec Mark Avsec is a partner and vice-chair of the Innovations, Information Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP.

Honey Bell-Bey Honey Bell-Bey is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist, youth advocate and motivational poet who employs creative arts strategies to engage youth and adults alike.

Mississippi Charles Bevel Mississippi Charles Bevel is a nationally recognized singer, multimedia artist, writer, actor and lecturer.

Fred Bidwell Fred Bidwell is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, art collector and thought leader engaged in strengthening communities and institutions as an advocate for the arts, creativity and innovation.

Akram Boutros When the MetroHealth System Board of Trustees elected Akram Boutros as president and CEO in 2013, he piloted an unprecedented transformation of Cuyahoga County’s public health-care system.

Thomas Maridada Thomas Maridada is President and CEO of BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio Schools

Roberta Muehlheim As a child, Roberta Muehlheim became very interested in primates through reading about the work of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey.

Andrea Muto Andrea Muto is a journalist, lawyer, law librarian and international development consultant.

Cody Peacock Cody Peacock is the founder of SpareRoof, a solar panel kit distribution company.

John Perrine A life-long improviser, John Perrine holds a doctorate of musical arts in saxophone performance, a master’s in jazz pedagogy and a bachelor’s in music education.

Elizabeth Pugh Elizabeth Pugh has enjoyed a 36-year distinguished career in government service.

Connie Schultz Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and journalist.