Talent ID 540

Accomplished economic development and historic preservation professional with 20+ years of experience in program management, policy development, and grant acquisition totaling $20M+. Proven track record in place-based planning, housing initiatives, and community reinvestment across Michigan. Professional facilitator and storyteller with strong non-profit board leadership, including current presidency of statewide advocacy organization. Skilled in collaborative partnerships with municipal, state, and national entities. Master’s degree in Historic Preservation; certified in Economic Development Finance and Tourism Ambassador programs. Remote or Reasonable Commute from Ann Arbor.

Mechanical engineer with a foundation in physics and philosophy, experienced in both laboratory research and teaching. Brings hands-on skills in coding, mechanical design, and data analysis, along with a passion for teamwork and creative problem-solving. Motivated to contribute to projects that advance sustainability and deepen understanding of people and technology.

20+ years as a user experience professional, developing strategy, conducting research, creating user-centered designs and incorporating implementation plans. Extensive background in successfully working with cross-discipline and cross-functional teams across a variety of industries including higher education, non-for-profit, information technology and automotive. Specializations in designing for accessibility to meet or exceed federal Section 508 and WCAG regulations. Passionate about incorporating user research and business goals in design decisions that result in interactive products that achieve the best experience possible.