RTA experience

• An appointee of Cuyahoga County, she joined the RTA Board in March 2011.
• She said she sought a seat on the RTA Board because she believes in public transit as a valuable amenity for her clients, as well as her family.
• Chair of Audit, Safety Compliance and Real Estate Committee since 2018.
• Elected Vice President March 2021.

Legal experience

• A practicing partner at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC, where she advocates for immigration and naturalization rights for individuals.
• Since 2009, Recognized as one of The Best Lawyers of America, specializing in immigration law.
• 2016, Honored as Lawyer of the Year for the same area of practice in Cleveland, Ohio.

Community service

• Resident of the Tremont neighborhood in the City of Cleveland.
• Previously served on the Board of Trustees for the Tremont West Development Corporation, Merrick Settlement House and the Women’s Political Caucus.

Education

• B.A. degree in Political Science from Miami University.
• Attended IIT Chicago Kent College of Law.

Updated April 7, 2021

Contact info

Board of Trustees
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
1240 W. 6th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-356-3120, e-mail