I am an IISG’s Community Development Regional Educator located in the Purdue Extension Community Development Program and the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. Daniel collaborates with Purdue Extension staff, community leaders, stakeholders, and interest groups within the Great Lakes Region through programs that combine research-based tools with community planning processes to help community leaders engage with stakeholders on complex issues.

I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and bring regional, county, and municipal planning and economic development experience to the program. I have a Master’s degree of urban and regional planning from Ball State University and a Bachelor’s degree from Monmouth College (IL). I also earned a secondary educator’s license in the State of Illinois.