Research Center Staff

The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs employs a diverse staff of scholars and researchers in its 16 research centers. Our research staff investigate the issues and challenges facing urban communities and apply the College's resources to solutions.


Center for Civic Education

Kathy Hexter, Director, Center for Civic Education
Molly Schnoke, Project Coordinator


Center for Economic Development

Dr. Ziona Austrian, Director
Jill Taylor, Program Manager
Natalie Dukes, Administrative Assistant
Iryna Lendel, Program Manager
Afia Yamoah, Research Associate

Dr. Mark Rosentraub, Faculty Associate
Dr. Larry Ledebur, Faculty Associate
Dr. Edward (Ned) Hill, Faculty Associate
Ellen Cyran, Senior Programmer Analyst


Center for Housing Research and Policy

Dr. Brian Mikelbank, Director
Charlie Post, Project Manager
Ivan Maric, Research Assistant
Dr. Tom Bier, Executive-in-Residence


Center for Neighborhood Development

Philip Star, Director
Jennifer Madden, Project Manager
Priscilla Lewis Burkes, Administrative Secretary


Center for Nonprofit Policy and Practice

Dr. Stuart Mendel, Co-Director
Dr. Jennifer Alexander, Co-Director
Susan Freimark, Program Manager
Steven Minter, Fellow and Executive-in-Residence

Dr. Camilla Stivers, Senior Faculty Associate
Jeffrey Brudney, Senior Faculty Associate
Jessica Sowa, Junior Faculty Associate


Center for Planning Research and Practice

Wendy Kellogg, Director
Kirby Date, Program Manager


Center for Public Management

Kevin O'Brien, Director
Claudette Robey, Assistant Director
Daila Shimek, Project Manager
Jacob Duritsky Research Assistant

Billie K. Geyer, Project Associate
Michael McGoun, Research Assistant
Dr. Larry Ledebur, Senior Research Associate
Dr. Edward (Ned) Hill, Senior Research Associate


Center for Sacred Landmarks

Dr. Michael Tevesz, Director
Dr. Roberta Steinbacher, Faculty Associate
Dr. Virginia Benson, Faculty Associate

Dr. Larry Ledebur, Senior Research Associate
Dr. Susan Whitelaw, Senior Research Associate
Douglas Hoffman, AIA, Senior Research Associate


Economic Development Quarterly

Nora Kancelbaum, Managing Editor


Great Lakes Environmental Finance Center

Kevin O'Brien, Executive Director
Claudette Robey, Assistant Director
Daila Shimek, Project Manager
Jacob Duritsky Research Assistant

Billie K. Geyer, Project Associate
Michael McGoun, Research Assistant
Dr. Michael Tevesz, GLEFC Research Fellow


Northern Ohio Data & Information Service

Dr. Mark Salling, Director, GISP
Sharon Bliss, Information Coordinator

Ellen Cyran, Senior Programmer/Analyst, GISP
James Wyles, Research Associate/Data Analyst (GIS), GISP


Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service

Grace Drake, Director


Unger International Center for Local Government Leadership

Tom Cozzens, Director


Urban Child Research Center

Dr. Mittie Chandler, Director


 

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