Ryan Bunch

Ryan A. Bunch is TDC's Studio Director, a placemaking professional, writer, and advocate for community-driven urban design. He has led initiatives in Toledo to foster just, inclusive community engagement and civic design, aiming to reconnect neighborhoods and promote equity. Previously, he served as Senior Director of Outreach and Advocacy at United Way of Greater Toledo and Director of Community Initiatives at The Arts Commission, where he established Toledo's Creative Placemaking program, Forward Toledo’s Cultural Trail framework, and strengthened Toledo's 211 program. Ryan holds a B.A. in English from the University of Toledo, is a Nonprofit Administration alumnus of The Washington Center, a recipient of Toledo's 20 Under 40 Award, and is certified in Safegrowth and Scenario Planning for Urban Futures from U of M Nexus. He is actively involved with Welcome Toledo Lucas County and Reinvest Toledo.

Cathy de Haan

Cathy de Haan is TDC's Outreach and Development Coordinator. Cathy has over a decade of experience in the development of projects and non-profits organizations at the intersection of culture, architecture and technology that tackle socioeconomic challenges. She has developed numerous campaigns on issues such as economic inequality, ecological change, and migrant rights. Cathy holds a bachelor's degree from the University of the Arts In Utrecht (NL) and master's degree from Goldsmiths' College, University of London (UK), where she studied political economy, creative cities and grassroots activism.

Makenzie Stewart

Makenzie is our student co-op from the University of Cincinnati. She’s in her third year and is studying Urban Planning and minoring in History. Makenzie is passionate about placemaking efforts and engaging the community with the environment around them. She is excited to be a part of the team this summer and is looking forward to witnessing firsthand the positive impact TDC has on the city of Toledo.