Staff

Craig Moyer Craig Moyer is a fourth year Bachelor of Planning student at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. Craig is primarily interested in Urban Design, Adaptive Reuse, and Architecture. In his free time he enjoys photographing buildings, and exploring Cincinnati. Craig started working for the CDC in September 2009.

Chad Kinsella Chad Kinsella is currently a PhD candidate in the Political Science Department and an MA student in the Geography Department the University of Cincinnati. His fields of interest are Parties and Elections, Public Opinion, Federalism and Comparative Politics. He is also working on political geography, specifically electoral geography, which calls for cross disciplinary work in both political science and geography. He also has a Master’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Public Administration with a focus on Community Development and has worked in the political and non-profit fields. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Georgetown College (KY) where he had a double major in Political Science and History and was also member of the football team.

Clare Norwood Clare Norwood is a first year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She holds a Bachelor degree from Kenyon College in Art History. Her academic interests and work and the Community Design Center focuses on food systems and food accessibility. Clare enjoys cooking, contemporary art, reading, late-night snacking and a gazillion other things.

Kingkini Roy Kingkini Roy is enrolled in the Master of Science in Architecture program at the University of Cincinnati and is currently finishing up her thesis. She holds a professional Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and is a licensed architect in India since 2006. She is interested in architectural design, particularly in historic settings and has a Certificate in Historic Preservation from University of Cincinnati. She has worked considerably in historic preservation and also has experience in interpretation and representation of historic sites for visitor centers and museum exhibit designs. She is working at the CDC since Fall 2009.

Juliana Zanotto Juliana Zanotto holds a Master degree in Community Planning and is working towards the Master of Science in Architecture at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She holds a Bachelors of Architecture and Urbanism at the Federal University of Parana, Brazil. She has worked in architecture offices, governmental institutions and development corporations. Her interests include urban design, physical planning, urban sociology and Latin American cities. Juliana started working for the CDC in January 2009.

Emily Heintzelman Emily Heintzelman is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning and descendent of General Samuel Peter Heintzelman. She holds a BFA from Ohio University in Graphic Design. She started working at the CDC in the winter of 2008 and is not the webmaster. Her interests include pumping iron, clementines and flying kites.

Juliana Silveira Juliana Silveira is a first year Grad student at the MCP program at UC. She is a licensed architect and urban planner in Brazil since 2001. Right now she is a T.A. at the Niehoff Studio for the Fall Quater 2008. Her interests are getting to know people, places, and how they interact..

Kelly Langson Kelly is a first year Masters of Education student at the University of Cincinnati. Her focus is on community and international art education. She holds a BA in Art History and Italian from The Ohio State University. Her goal is to start community art programs in Africa. Also, she likes music and eating.

Weiqun Chen Weiqun Chen is a graduate student from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Before working at the Community Design Center, he worked at Motorola in Florida and China. His area is wireless communication; however, he has more fun while working with planners.

Kate Tans Kate Tans is a rising second year Master of Architecture student at University of Cincinnati. She received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Georgia Tech. Her last year at Georgia Tech was spent living abroad in Paris, and attending an international architecture school. Since then, she has co-oped at EHDD Architecture in San Francisco,CA and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Charleston, SC. She started working for the CDC in August of 2009.

Eleanor Luken Eleanor Luken is a second year Master of Science in Architecture student at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Louisville, specializing in textile design and political science. Her masters thesis and work at the CDC researches children as a distinct environmental user group and proposes how behavioral information can be integrated into the design process of a nature-based playground. Other interests include 20th century architectural history, critical theory, grassroots community planning, and 3D visualization.

Lizbeth Ruiz Lizbeth Ruiz is a first year master in Community Planning students at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She earned her degree from Simon Bolivar University in Venezuela. Lizbeth has been worked for Habitat for Humanity Venezuela, financial institutions, and a construction management firm.

Brad Kearns Brad Kearns is a fifth-year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. A native of Cincinnati, he is interested in historic preservation and adaptive re-use of old buildings. He started working for the CDC in June of 2009.

Sarah Sokoloski Sarah Sokoloski is an Interior Design major going into her fifth year at the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at UC and is in the initial stages of her senior design project. In her free time she enjoys cooking with friends and trying different foods.

Joseph DePawn Joe DePauw is a third year student in the University of Cincinnati Bachelors of Science in Architecture Program. A native of Cincinnati, he is interested in the betterment of his community and works with Habitat fo Humanity in his free time. At the CDC, Joe is working with the Uptown Consortium on a project to renovate an old store in the Avondale Business District and revitalize the area.

Nicholas Green Nick Green is a fourth year BS Architecture Student at the University of Cincinnati. Originally hailing from Michigan, his interest is in the design of unique single family residences. Traditional Japanese Architecture is one of his favorite styles. Nick’s non-architectural interests include mythology, philosophy, and Japanese Animation.

Brayden McLaughlin Brayden McLaughlin is a second year Masters of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. Brayden has focused on the urban design aspect of planning, emphasizing historical restoration and New Urbanism. He has worked on the Anyang Newtown Project, Cincinnati Riverfront Project, Mariemont Preservation Foundation Walking Tourbook, and the Anderson Township Studio. He currently lives in Mariemont with his wife.

David Mann David Mann is a student in the Master of Community Planning program at DAAP. His interest in urban agriculture and the role of Planning in regional food systems will guide his thesis project. He enjoys cooking, camping and traveling. Among the myriad modes of transport that exist, David thinks road bikes, gliders, and kayaks are especially swell.

Amanda Huber Amanda Huber is a second year Master of Anthropology student at the University of Cincinnati’s McMicken College of Arts & Sciences. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Virginia. Amanda is studying the role of religious organizations in community development as a Taft-Niehoff Community Scholar Graduate Assistant.

Dugan Murphy Dugan Murphy is a third year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at DAAP and webmaster for the Community Design Center's website. He relocated to Cincinnati from his hometown of Portland, Maine in July of 2006 and thinks this city has some of the best architecture ever. His other interests include bicycles, old buildings, punk rock, heavy metal, town/city histories, maps, Ren and Stimpy, dancing, and good vegan food. He started working for the CDC in June of 2008.

Patrick Kennealy Patrick Kennealy is second year PhD student in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a masters degree in Rural Sociology from Auburn University and he is interested in studying and facilitating grassroots community development processes. In his spare time he enjoys hiking and rehabbing inner city homes. Patrick started working for the CDC in September 2008.

Belgin Gumru Belgin Gumru is a Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning degree from Istanbul Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey. She has been working at the Community Design Center since Summer 2007.

Erin Dornbusch Erin Dornbusch recently graduated with a Bachelor of Urban Studies at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She has worked at the Community Design Center since Spring 2006.

Mike Benkert Mike Benkert is a Master of Architecture student at DAAP and recent graduate of the school's undergraduate architecture program. He is especially interested in sustainable/affordable design and has been heavily involved with UC's Habitat for Humanity project. He has co-oped with William McDonough + Partners in Charlottesville, Virginia and is currently serving as President of Students for Ecological Design (SED). Mike is an avid runner and hopes to run a marathon within the next few years.

William Basil William Basil is a second year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). He worked with the Community Design Center from April 2008 through June 2008.

Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. He holds a Bachelor degree of economics from UC. He has worked at the Community Design Center since Fall 2007.

Melony Stambaugh Melony Stambaugh is a Master of Anthropology student at the University of Cincinnati’s McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Cultural Studies from Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY. She has been working at the Community Design Center since September 2007 as a Taft-Niehoff Community Scholar Graduate Assistant.

Holy Siefke Holy Siefke is a digital design student at the college of DAAP. She transferred to UC from Columbia College of Chicago where she spent 2 years of her college career. She has been working at the Community Design Center since Winter 2007. Genevieve Rainsberger Genevieve Rainsberger is a fourth year Bachelor of Planning student at DAAP. She began working at the Community Design Center in the fresh days of 2007. In her spare time she stands as president for Students for Ecological Design, enjoys relishing in the urban spirit, and has goals of learning how to grow her own sprouts. Corey DiRutigliano Corey DiRutigliano is in the Masters of Architecture program at the University of Cincinnati, working through the research year towards his thesis. He holds a bachelors degree from the Knowlton School of Architecture at the Ohio State University; after graduation from OSU he moved directly on to the DAAP program in hopes of avoiding food service as a permanent career choice. His current employment is a joint venture with the CDC to develop a greater understanding of Uptown and advance his knowledge of Urban Planning/Design. He also never combs his hair. Chris Parsley Chris Parsley is a first year Master of Architecture student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the UC's DAAP. He has worked at the Community Design center since Winter 2008. Brendan Weaver Brendan Weaver is a fifth year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. In the past, he has worked not only for UC's Center for Sustainable Engineering, but also for a prestigious UC research doctor. In his free time, he tends to his urban garden in Over-the-Rhine. He has been working at the Community Design Center since Winter of 2007. Conan Gibson Conan Gibson is a fourth year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. He has worked at the Community Design Center since Spring 2007. He enjoys long walks on the beach and big furry dogs. Duygu Karadeniz Duygu Karadeniz is a Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She has a Bachelor degree in Urban Planning from Izmir Institute of Technology in Izmir, Turkey. She has worked at the Community Design Center since Winter 2007. David Alpern David Alpern is a fifth year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. He worked at the Community Design Center between Winter 2007 and Spring 2007. Erika Sotzing Erika Sotzing is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She has a Bachelor degree in Architectural and Environmental Design from Bowling Green State University. She worked at the Community Design Center between Fall 2005 and Spring 2006. Margaret Ambrosino Margaret Ambrosino is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She earned her Bachelor degree in Communications with minors in English Literature and Italian from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Margaret is also a graduate of the United States Peace Corps Language and Technical Training Program and a former Peace Corps volunteer. She has worked at the Community Design Center since Summer 2006. Sylvia Gugu Sylvia Gugu is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She holds a Bachelor of Urban Design degree from the 'Ion Mincu' University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest, Romania. She worked at the Community Design Center in Summer 2006. Mary Vann Mary Vann is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She holds a Bachelor degree from Indiana University in Public Affairs as well as an Associate in Applied Science/Legal from Southwestern Michigan College. Scott McGrath Scott McGrath is a fifth year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. He worked at the Community Design Center between Winter 2006 and Winter 2007. Thea Munchel Thea Muchel is a second year Master of Community Planning student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. She also holds a Bachelor degree in fine arts (sculpture) from UC's DAAP. She worked at the Community Design Center between Summer 2006 and Winter 2007.