The Museum is honored to announce that Board Chair and KeyBank Chief Communications Officer, Susan Donlan, has been named one of Smart Business Magazine's 2025 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees in the category of Nonprofit Board Executive of the Year.
The Pillar Award for Community Service was developed by Smart Business to honor businesses and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live. In particular, the Nonprofit Board Executive category highlights Board leaders who are making a difference in our region.
In her time at the Museum, Donlan has made a profound impact. After serving more than four years on the Board, she was appointed Board Chair in 2024. She assumed this leadership role at a pivotal moment, guiding the Museum through the culmination of its $150 million transformation. As Board Chair, Donlan has served as a tireless advocate for the Museum’s mission. Her leadership has not only helped to usher the Museum into an exciting new era, but also strengthened Cleveland’s identity as a hub for science, education, and culture. In partnership with Donlan and the Board of Directors, the Museum has become an internationally recognized symbol of what is possible when scientific research, education, and sustainability converge.
Donlan's collaboration and leadership have undoubtedly made a difference in our region—advancing Northeast Ohio through innovation, community impact, and transformative action. Read more about the award at this link.
