You Mean the World Portraits

“I fell in love with Cleveland very soon after arriving here in the year 2000. As I like to say, I've fallen in love three times - with the city and the Ohio City neighborhood, then my work, and my wife Jessica, a native Clevelander, to whom I've been married for 18 years.”

DR. SRINIVAS MERUGU

What do you love about Cleveland?

“I love everything about Cleveland. It’s the place where I grew up and where I developed my values. I really appreciate the multiculturalism, the work ethic, and the fact that it’s a blue-collar town.”

— Pastor Max Rodas

“What I love about Cleveland is how it truly opened its doors to me, offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that have shaped my life in meaningful ways. From the chance to pursue my master’s degree to meeting my husband and building a beautiful family, including our wonderful son, Cleveland has been the backdrop to so many of my greatest milestones.”

— Marcia Moreno

“I think what makes Cleveland amazing is how welcoming and sweet everyone is. It's such a beautiful community. I love the people here, and I also think the Cleveland food scene is amazing—probably the best.”

— Esther Ngemba

“Cleveland is my new home, and I love everything about it. If we collaborate, we can make this one of the best cities in the United States. That’s why I love it here.”

— Nar Pradhan