Emily Aiken, Ph.D. Senior Project Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (734) 763-4375 Emily Aiken is a senior project manager working with EGI’s research programs. As an experienced practitioner in community engagement with a focus on qualitative research, Emily supports research on economic and workforce development programs. In addition to leading the [read more]
Mengjie Lyu, PhD Senior Research Project Manager Email: [email protected] Mengjie Lyu is a research project senior manager contributing to EGI’s empirical and applied research projects. Using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, Mengjie leads and supports multiple studies, collaborating closely with EGI partners and U-M faculty on a diverse range [read more]
Jessi Kittel, MS Workforce Development Lead Email: [email protected] Connect with Jessi on LinkedIn In her dual roles at the Economic Growth Institute and the Electric Vehicles Center, Jessi Kittel leads strategic initiatives within Workforce Development and Education, focusing on building a talent pipeline for the burgeoning electric vehicle industry. Jessi [read more]
Benjamen Spisak Project Manager Email: [email protected] Benjamen Spisak is a Project Manager working with the EGI's business and industry programs. As an experienced trusted advisor and manufacturing advocate, Ben helps manufacturing leaders identify new opportunities for innovation. Through his work at EGI, he supports business leaders across Michigan. He helps connect [read more]
Sara Reynolds Project Coordinator Email: [email protected] Connect with Sara on LinkedIn Sara Reynolds is a project coordinator with EGI’s Department of Defense-funded grant programs. With over a decade of administrative experience, Sara collaborates closely with the project management team to design strategies that increase the volume and quality of applicants. [read more]
LaTricia Mitchell Project Manager Email: [email protected] Connect with LaTricia on LinkedIn LaTricia Mitchell is a project manager working with EGI’s community programs. LaTricia’s work with the Economic Growth Institute capitalizes on her leadership in community engagement, facilitation, and planning. Through her work at EGI, she supports communities across the Detroit, Lansing, [read more]
Chelsea Gilbert Project Manager Email: [email protected] Connect with Chelsea on LinkedIn Chelsea Gilbert is a project manager working with EGI’s business and industry programs. As a project manager, Chelsea assists small to medium-sized businesses in Southeast Michigan. She helps connect resources, funding, and technology to aid in local companies’ stability [read more]
Ronald Policicchio Senior Project Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (734) 998-6201 Connect with Ronald on LinkedIn Ronald Policicchio is a senior project manager working with EGI’s business and industry programs. As an experienced leader within the automotive sector, Ronald now supports small and medium suppliers and manufacturers in the Detroit Metropolitan [read more]
Brooke Sweeney Project Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (734) 998-6201 Connect with Brooke on LinkedIn Brooke Sweeney is a project manager working with EGI’s cybersecurity programs. As a project manager, Brooke helps companies in Michigan that support the Department of Defense (DoD) to better understand and achieve cybersecurity compliance. Additionally, to ensure [read more]
Kiarra Terry Project Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (734) 998-6201 Connect with Kiarra on LinkedIn Kiarra Terry is a project coordinator working with EGI’s business and industry programs. As an experienced project coordinator, Kiarra helps manufacturing leaders identify new opportunities for innovation. Through her work at EGI, she supports business [read more]
