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]

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]

Annie Lively Research Associate Annie Lively is in her final year of graduate studies, pursuing a dual degree in Urban and Regional Planning and Global Social Work. In these programs, Annie is focused on understanding how migration patterns impact urbanization and the community-level social, economic, and spatial opportunities that relate to [read more]

Sarah Gorman Research Associate Sarah Gorman is a graduate student currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainable Systems and a certificate in Industrial Ecology for Environment and Sustainability. Having completed her undergraduate degrees in Environmental Earth Science and Sustainability at Miami University, she conducted research on the impacts of legacy pollution. [read more]

Avery Hormel Assistant in Research Avery Hormel is a rising junior, pursuing majors in Political Science and Economics. She is from Raleigh, North Carolina, and is very excited to be on the team at the Economic Growth Institute this upcoming summer. She is very passionate about promoting growth and change in her [read more]