Over 10 years ago, Peter Landgren, then dean of the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music (CCM), took a risk on our scrappy, female-led firm to conduct a people-centered, inclusive, strategic visioning process for CCM. Our partnership and what we have been able to accomplish TOGETHER has bloomed into an amazing friendship and legacy - Peter’s Legacy.

Just as Peter shaped the trajectory of every institution he has led, he shaped the trajectory of our practice too. Below is an excerpt of a tribute Meghan recently delivered for Peter at Corbett Tower at Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH on his retirement from the University of Cincinnati Foundation.

"After serving as Dean of CCM and Interim Provost, Peter would yet again respond to the call of leadership when he took the position as UC Foundation’s President…and again, it was not because he was a development officer or par excellence administrator or because he was a world renowned French horn player, he was beckoned into the position because of his leadership. And lead he would.

He was exactly what the Foundation needed at the time, a healing balm to remind them why they existed as an organization and who they were to each other. That would become the CREST of Peter’s unique approach to leadership - he believes in people and what they are truly capable of. There is only one thing that Peter’s finds as MAGICAL as music, and that is people.

As we send Peter onto this next leg of the journey, know this, all of you within the UC Foundation stand on his shoulders. He came to remind you that this work is far more impactful than a single number, that you are here to change the trajectory of UC, UC Health and the greater community it serves.

Remember what you are truly capable of, and always remember the African proverb: if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Together you will change the trajectory of people’s lives. Peter is confident in you. You are his legacy.”

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