Laken Chapin

Community Economic Development Fellow @Community Economic Development Association Of Michigan Cedam

Cass City, MI, US

Supporting rural economic and community development through the project management and implementation of housing development, urban planning, public engagement, and urban forestry projects. Conducting community research to inform urban planning goals using surveying and focus group discussions.Supporting elected council, commission, and authority groups. Writing policy memorandums and motions for legislative actions. Drafting ordinances and resolutions for adoption. Presenting project statuses and fostering collaboration with elected officials through workshops and meeting facilitation.Introducing strategic branding through social media, logo adoption, and advertising. Creating public informational content utilizing graphic design and strategic messaging campaigns.Conducting the public bidding and RFP process from start to finish— writing the RFP specs, completing adequate research, accepting bids, analyzing submissions, and awarding the bid.

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting

Princeton University

Fellowship, Public Policy