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

Ken

any pronouns

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.

Colin

he/him

Colin McGrew joined WMCAT in June of 2023 as learning experience design manager for Public Agency at WMCAT. Colin is a facilitator with over five years of experience in nonprofit organizations. Prior to WMCAT, he was a senior program partner at Inclusive Communities in Omaha, Nebraska where he designed and facilitated youth and adult conversations centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice. Previously, he served as chair of the Missouri Valley Group of the Nebraska Chapter of the Sierra Club. Colin earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Sustainability from Creighton University.

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