Research Centers

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
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 Nonprofit Policy and Practice

Dr. Stuart Mendel, Co-Director
Dr. Jennifer Alexander, Co-Director
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

Billie K. Geyer, Project Associate
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

Billie K. Geyer, Project Associate
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

engaged learning
    Mailing Address
    Cleveland State University
    2121 Euclid Avenue, UR 354
    Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
    Campus Location
    Urban Building, Room 335
    1717 Euclid Avenue
    Phone: 216.687.2134
    l.ledebur@csuohio.edu




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