Jana Kalumbula Assistant in Research Jana Kalumbula is an undergraduate student double majoring in Film, Television, and Media and Communications and Media, aspiring to be a director or producer in the future. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, she has experience with digital media storytelling, video editing, and creative direction. In May [read more]
Manav Gopal Research Associate Manav Gopal is a Research Associate at the University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute.Manav is a first-year MS student in Industrial and Operations Engineering, specializing in financial engineering. He holds dual undergraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Penn State. Prior to joining the EGI, Manav [read more]
Jeremy Kailing Research Associate Jeremy Kailing is a Master of Urban and Regional Planning candidate. Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Before his transition into urban planning, Jeremy served as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army, holding [read more]
Edra Timmerman Research Associate Edra Timmerman is a recent graduate from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy with a minor in Economics. She focuses on economic development and environmental cooperation to support a just transition to green energy. Edra is excited to join the Economic Growth Institute’s MIVTTP team. [read more]
Alexander Milojevic Assistant in Research Alexander Milojevic is a junior studying Economics and Business, with plans to attend law school in the future. Originally from Northville, he has experience in applied market research, investment portfolio management, and monetary policy analysis. As an Assistant in Research for EGI, Alexander advises small businesses [read more]
Sam Huntley Assistant in Research Sam Huntley is a senior studying business at the Ross School of Business, and originally from Kansas City, Kansas. His background is primarily in finance, and he has worked in the past in consulting, wealth management, and real estate roles. Currently, he assists the Economic [read more]
Madison Boyd Assistant in Research Madison Boyd is an undergraduate senior from the Metro Detroit area pursuing a degree in Public Policy. She is passionate about advancing local economic development and urbanization by supporting community-driven economic solutions and creating meaningful impact. Madison is excited to join the Economic Growth Institute’s MiVTTP [read more]
Arvind Balaji Research Associate Arvind Balaji is a Master’s student in Industrial and Operations, where he is a fellow of the Tauber Institute for Global Operations. His work and research interests lie at the intersection of operations strategy, automation, and manufacturing. Arvind has previously worked on projects in battery thermal management, [read more]
Hailey Nichols Assistant in Research Hailey Nichols is an undergraduate senior from the metro Detroit area pursuing a double major in Economics and Communication & Media Studies. She is passionate about supporting small businesses, creating accessible economic solutions, and making a difference in her community. Hailey is excited to join the [read more]
Mathew Appel Research Associate Matthew is a third-year student at Michigan Law School. He is primarily interested in energy law, and has previously worked on renewable energy property tax issues with the Graham Sustainability Institute. In his spare time, he enjoys running and hiking.
