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Katharine Merritt is a community development professional and Teaching Specialist in the Urban & Regional Planning program at Michigan State University. She is trained in urban planning and placemaking, and is a certified economic development finance professional. Prior to joining MSU, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC), where she managed marketing, finance, and policy teams. During her tenure, she transitioned the organization to a fully functioning cloud-based entity, which allowed MEC to continue its work virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before her role at MEC, Katharine spent a decade at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), overseeing operations and management in the community development business unit where she collaborated with community partners to create initiatives aimed at improving main streets and preserving historical sites. She played a vital role in preparing communities to attract developers and facilitating crowdfunding campaigns. Educated at the University of Georgia, Katharine earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University.
Department of Psychology