Name: Catey Breck Scanlon
Occupation: Director of Economic Development,
Employer: inSITE Advisory Group LLC/Welty Building Company
Name of High School: Archbishop Hoban
Location (City/State): Akron, Ohio
Name of College (1): The University of Akron
Location (City/State): Akron, Ohio
Name of College (2): Cleveland State University
Location (City/State): Cleveland, Ohio
Please state the reason(s) you are supporting Project GRAD Akron and raising funds for the scholarship fund. I am supporting Project GRAD Akron because I have been an admirer of the organization for many years. I feel that there is no greater time than now to support our students.
Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you: It’s difficult to think of only one! Mrs. Alexander, my first grade teacher at Case Elementary once took me to Swenson’s! Dr. Dave Cohen was my mentor, while I attended UA. The great professor, Cy Murray, at CSU taught me so much during my MPA program.
What were some of your most enjoyable times in school? (preschool through college): I loved to read and get lost in a book at Ayers Library.
Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self? Have Confidence and believe in yourself. Do not be afraid to share your perspective.
Favorite quote: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I love it, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.” George Bernard Shaw