Randal Charlton - Executive director of Wayne State University's TechTown business and technology park. Charlton can discuss the recent surge in entrepreneurialism in Midtown, largely as the result of this Wayne State incubator and its explosive growth over the past two years.

Robin Boyle - Chair of WSU's Department of Urban Studies & Planning. Boyle is a recognized national expert on the history and development of urban cities and, in particular, the study of urban revitalization in Detroit. He is available to discuss the key ingredients for creating a sustainable, livable community in Midtown.

John Flack ¬- Associate chair for Clinical Research and interim chair of Internal Medicine, Urban Health Outcomes at Wayne State University. Dr. Flack can comment on community health in Detroit and can shed light on how Living Cities can help promote access to preventive care resources, address urban health disparities and reverse the cycle of poverty in surrounding areas.

Carol Miller - Department chair of Civil Engineering. Miller can discuss the effect of regional transportation and the potential of Living Cities to improve the city's transportation infrastructure and affect economic growth.

Steve Ilmer ¬- Interim dean of Wayne State University's College of Education. Ilmer is available to discuss how Living Cities can change the conversation about urban education in Detroit and create new and exciting opportunities for teacher training and development.

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Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution of higher education offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students.