We teach the methods of Equity-Centered Design to transform the way teams communicate, innovate, serve, and lead.

Our Approach

Our methods are grounded in Human-Centered Design, a problem solving process that has roots in the design field. It’s a tool that has long helped people understand and solve complex problems, keeping people at the center. When embedded with equity principles, we believe it’s capable of community transformation.

We teach the methods of Equity-Centered Design to transform the way teams communicate, innovate, serve, and lead.

Our Approach

Our methods are grounded in Human-Centered Design, a problem solving process that has roots in the design field. It’s a tool that has long helped people understand and solve complex problems, keeping people at the center. When embedded with equity principles, we believe it’s capable of community transformation.

Our Team

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Ken Miguel-Cipriano joined WMCAT in May of 2023 as director of Public Agency. Previously, he served as mobility analyst at the City of Grand Rapids. Ken has worked in a variety of contexts such as design firms, tech startups, and in the municipal government. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Michigan. Ken has completed the leadership training programs Leadership Grand Rapids through Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Ferris State University’s LEADeres program. Ken serves on the boards of Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association, The Delta Project and is co-chair of the Transportation committee for the Essential Needs Task Force. Ken was previously appointed by the Mayor to serve on The Mobile GR Commission and the South Division-Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority.

What We’re Inspired By