Angela O’Donnell (CBB 2014)
Director of Cleveland Bridge Builders and Advanced Leadership Institute, Cleveland Leadership Center
Angela O’Donnell joined the Cleveland Leadership Center as the Director of Cleveland Bridge Builders in October 2022. In her role, Angela leads all aspects of the 10-month Bridge Builder program for mid-career leaders, and the five-month Advanced Leadership Institute program.
Angela graduated from Mount Union College in 2009 with a BA in Media Studies. She spent a semester studying in Viterbo, Italy where she focused on creative writing at the Universita della Tuscia. She spent nearly 12 years working at Saint Ignatius High School, most recently as the Director of Marketing & Communications. There she served as a member of the senior leadership team, led strategic planning, and managed an integrated marketing strategy supporting admissions and advancement efforts for the school.
Angela is a graduate of the Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2014. She is a member of the Centering Space Board of Directors and currently serves as the chair of their marketing committee. She has served as a childcare volunteer at the Providence House and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She has also served on the Pastoral Council at St. Thomas More Parish in Brooklyn, most recently as President.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Angela grew up in Old Brooklyn and spent eight years living in the Ohio City and Tremont neighborhoods. She and her husband Tom, along with their sons Thomas and Charlie, currently reside in Fairview Park.