Imagine Kalamazoo builds on the good work that is already being done throughout the city. We will be featuring stories from the city, community, and region that inspire the plans that are being done in our city as well as featured updates on the Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Strategic Vision and Master Plan process.

Staff Feature: Jamie McCarthy

Our Staff Feature this month is Jamie McCarthy, the Development Project Coordinator at the City of Kalamazoo. Jamie has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Natural Resource Management. She’s currently working on projects related to the City’s goal of Environmental Responsibility including the Natural Features Protection Overlay and Sustainability Plan.

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Staff Feature: Dwayne Powell, Jr.

Our staff feature this month is Dwayne Powell Jr., the Neighborhood Business & Special Projects Coordinator, who was born and raised on the Eastside.

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Staff Feature: Sharon Ferraro

Our staff feature this month is a Vine resident, Sharon Ferraro, the Historic Preservation Coordinator.

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Staff Feature: Katie Reilly

Our staff feature this week is Katie Reilly, the Neighborhood Activator.

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Staff Feature: Candace May

Our staff feature for this week is Candace May, who just completed her service term at the City as an AmeriCorps member.

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Staff Feature: Venessa Collins-Smith

Our staff feature for this week is Venessa Collins-Smith, the Compliance Specialist II.

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Staff Feature: Marcy Dix

Our staff feature for this week is Marcy Dix, the Grants Finance Officer.

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Staff Feature: Kevin Ford

Our staff feature for this week is Kevin Ford, the Shared Prosperity Coordinator.

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Staff Feature: Dorla Bonner

Our staff feature for this week is Dorla Bonner, the Manager of Community Development.

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Staff Feature: Rebekah Kik

Our staff feature for this week is Rebekah Kik, the Director of Community Planning & Economic Development.

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