About

The Toledo Design Collective is inspiring transformative growth through urban planning and thoughtful design.

Who We Are

As a non-profit organization, our full-time staff, supported by our active volunteer board, is dedicated to improving the function and aesthetic of the Toledo region.

Our expertise and passion stems from decades of combined experience as architects, city planners, urban developers, community leaders and devoted Toledo residents.

Staff

Ryan Bunch

Ryan A. Bunch is a placemaking professional, writer, and advocate for community-driven urban design. Ryan most recently served as Senior Director of Outreach and Advocacy at United Way of Greater Toledo, leading state and local public policy initiatives. In his previous role as the Director of Community Initiatives at The Arts Commission, Ryan established Toledo's Creative Placemaking program and Forward Toledo’s Culture Trail framework. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Toledo and is a Nonprofit Administration alumnus of The Washington Center. Locally, he’s active with Welcome Toledo Lucas County and Reinvest Toledo’s Policy Committee.

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.

Liz Mohler

Liz Mohler is our part-time Communications Coordinator here at the Toledo Design Collective. Liz brings over 6+ years of marketing and design experience in the non-profit field. She's passionate about sustainability and community development, which is why she's excited to be part of creating positive change in the city with TDC!

Natalie Kunes

Natalie is our student Co-op from University of Cincinnati. She’s in her fifth-year and is studying Urban Planning and Sustainable Landscape Design. Natalie is passionate about hands-on interaction with others and working with people to create a better future for themselves and their community.

Executive Committee

Jennifer Van Horn

Board Chair. Jennifer is the Chief Planning and Capital Projects Officer for Metroparks Toledo.

Mac Driscoll

Board Co-Chair. Mac is an urban planner for ConnecToledo, the Downtown Toledo Development Corporation.

Brian Perz

TDC Treasurer. Director of Facilities & Development Services at Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority.

Rachel Momenee

TDC Secretary. Rachel is a Senior Planner at The Collaborative.

Alissa O'Neil

Chair, Committee on Directors. Alissa is an Architect at The Collaborative.

Martin Jarret

TDC Projects Committee Chair. Martin has 40 years of diverse planning and community development experience.

Governing Board

  • Andre Ballard, Ballard Architects
  • Stephanie Bartlett, Staff Professional Engineer, Div of Transportation
  • Ruth Chang, Midstory
  • Salim Elwazani, Bowling Green state University
  • Sally Gladwell, Principal/ Vice President, Mannik & Smith Group
  • Nathan Mattimoe, Director, Arts in Public Places, The Arts Commission
  • Erin McPartland, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity
  • Charles Odimgbe, Chief Operating Officer, TARTA
  • Debra Pearson, Queens & Kings Salon
  • Ken Schumaker, Architect
  • Stephanie Shackelford, Lucas County Land Bank
  • Robert Seyfang, Co-founder TDC, Architect
  • Sujata Shetty, University of Toledo
  • George Thomas, Vice President and General Council, The Fair Housing Center
  • Michael Young, Landscape Architect

Long-Lasting Impact

Prioritizing urban planning and design impacts quality of life, making Toledo a more desirable place to live, work and play. Our impact is both long-term and short-term—engaging communities in an immediate conversation and casting an ongoing vision for the future.

Positive Outcomes
  • Engages communities
  • Increases sense of belonging in neighborhoods
  • Increases tourism and urban development
  • Increases environmental sustainability
  • Improves traffic flow
  • Repurposes previously vacant structures and land
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