The Master Plan Advisory Group will serve as advisors, not decision-makers, for the Plan Detroit process. Their role is to provide input on the planning approach, test out ideas, and assist us with our community engagement strategy. Meet the Detroiters on our advisory group!
Alexis Rafael Escoto
Arts and cultural advocate, community organizer and oral historian.
Asia K Williams
Born and raised on Detroit's East side. Attended University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor and Master of Architecture, thesis focused on community development and youth engagement in architecture.
Brandon Gleaton
Brandon Gleaton, a lifelong Detroiter, brings over a decade of diverse experience across K-12 schools, adult education, higher education, non-profit organizations, and philanthropy. He holds a B.A. in Education from Wayne State University and a Master's in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Brodrick Wilks
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Caitlin Murphy
Caitlin Murphy is the Executive Director of the Live6 Alliance and a District 2 resident.
Candus Rucker
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Chandler Vaughan
Chandler is passionate about economic development, community engagement, and placemaking with a strong focus on economic upward mobility. In her former roles as an Interim Downtown Manager and project manager for a rural community's economic development department, Chandler has strengthened the connectedness of business and neighborhoods through strategic community engagement, revitalizing downtown areas, and supporting small business growth. Currently, Chandler serves on the leadership team of a Detroit-based nonprofit, Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), working to transform the global fashion industry through storytelling that attracts quality jobs, equips the US workforce, and promotes sustainable manufacturing industry. In her free time, Chandler loves exploring Detroit's art and food scene, serving at her church, and building business ventures.
Corey Stone
Passionate advocate for sustainable urban development, creating vibrant, eco-friendly spaces for future generations. Let's build a better city.
D. Garcia Bey
DeAngelus Garcia Bey is an interdisciplinary artist and creative communications professional with a passion for uplifting the intersection of art and public service.
DeAmo Murphy
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Donna Givens Davidson
Donna Givens Davidson has led community change initiatives since 1987. Now serving asPresident and CEO of Eastside Community Network, she is committed to equity andjustice for all Detroiters.
Dorothy E Bennick
Lives in Corktown (historical) 30 years. President East End Corktown Block Club, Corktown Neighborhood Association member, Detroit Ambassador Committee representative for District 6
Elias Fischer
Elias Fischer is a transit planner, bus rider, and urbanist in Detroit's West Village.
Eric Dueweke
President, Morningside Community Organization (D4). Board member, U-SNAP-BAC and CDAD(Community Development Advocates of Detroit). Retired Lecturer in Urban Planning at the University of Michigan.
Evelyn Ramsey
Evelyn has been in Detroit for almost all her life. She is a product of DPS and currently an undergrad student at HFCC majoring in Secondary Education hoping to bring her skills back to the community that made her.
Gail Tubbs
In retirement, I choose to serve and ascribe to this quote, "Great leaders don't set out to be a leader. They set out to make the difference. It is never about the role - always about the goal." (Lisa Haisha)
Gregory J Mangan
Work as the Real Estate Advocate at the Southwest Detroit Business Association and working on affordable housing and mixed-use redevelopment.
Izegbe N'Namdi
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Janay Stevens
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Jason Jones
Jason Jones is the founder and Managing Member of Tekton Development. He is a Detroit native and an honors graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and is an active alumnus of Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Jason founded Tekton Development in 2016. He is also a co-Founder and current Executive Committee member of the Real Estate Association of Developers (READ). He is a proud husband and father of two boys. He and his family reside in the Boston-Edison neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan.
Jason Lindy
I am a neighbor of 10 years in the North End and one of the founders of Building Cooperatively.
Justin Boy
Midtown resident and Wayne State undergrad.
Kaci Pellar
Kaci Pellar (she/they) is the Policy Manager at Detroit Disability Power and advocates for a more accessible City of Detroit.
Kimberley Batchelor Davis
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Kwaku Osei-Bonsu
Placemaker, food-entrepreneur and milliner working from Detroit's eastside.
Madhavi Reddy
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Palencia Mobley
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Rachelle Morgan
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Raquel Castaneda-Lopez
Raquel is a cat lover, DIYer, sun-riser, the founder and CEO of the Restorative Democracy Project, serving women of color in public office and their allies.
Rhonda Sanders-Adams
Educator, advocate for change.
Robert Lawson
Native Detroit, CFO Advisory Consultant, former Architecture student, and father.
Rogelio Landin
Lifelong Detroiter dedicated to enhancing quality of life through self-determination, realized with education, employment, and economic development,
Ronald Williford
Born and raised in Detroit. Employed with Williams International and full-time student at Wayne State University majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Rose Jones
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Shari Corey Williams
Shari is a native Detroiter representing the Bagley community. Shari is passionate about seeing a Detroit that is thriving.
Shawndell Lynn Peregood
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Sufian Nabhan
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Sylvia Greene
I am a lifelong Detroiter (73years), former now retired teacher and administrator at Detroit Public Schools. Mother of 3, India, Joi, Kniffy. Grandmother of 6 living, 1 deceased.
Taegan Humphries
Born and raised in the City of Detroit, serving as a court clerk for the United States Federal District Court. Excited to contribute to the Master Plan Advisory Group. Bring a deep-rooted commitment to the future of Detroit and planning the next 20 years!
Timothy Guthrie
In 2022 I read "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" by Jane Jacobs -- a bit controversial, I know -- and since then I've been so invested in how our communities are built. My life has been consumed by the subject of urban planning to such a degree that I've just applied and got accepted to the Master of Urban Planning program at Wayne State for the upcoming year. When I'm not reading, or watching videos about how cities have been designed you'll find me riding bikes to work, running errands, or just for fun. My love for bikes plays a large role in my wanting to understand and help shape community spaces.
Vanessa Serna
Vanessa Serna is a long time social and environmental justice advocate who believes in the power of community to build a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Wanda Lowe-Anderson
Forthcoming, lifelong resident of Detroit, current resident of Southwest Detroit Boynton Community 48219. Board member of Downriver DELTA, community development corporation for the City of Detroit.
