Becky Ruppert McMahon

Becky Ruppert McMahon

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  • Cleveland Leadership Center President & CEO

Becky became President and CEO of the Cleveland Leadership Center in July 2024, where she leads civic education, leadership development, and engagement programs that strengthen Greater Cleveland’s leadership capacity. A graduate of Leadership Cleveland 2018 and Cleveland Bridge Builders 2008, she is guided by a mission to live with purpose, build meaningful relationships, and champion the possibilities of tomorrow. Previously, Becky served for a decade as CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Her legal career includes roles as General Counsel for Cuyahoga Community College, Deputy General Counsel for KeyBank National Association, and litigation associate at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff. Her commitment to service extends to board leadership. Becky is Chair of the Board of Directors for First Federal Lakewood and a founding Director of First Mutual Holding Co. She has also contributed to nonprofit boards including the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Foundation, Lake Ridge Academy, and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.