Our Rural Architecture Lead, Harley Schuster, came to us with a master’s degree in Architecture from Kansas State University. She participated in the Net Positive Studio which studied, designed, planned, and built rural housing in St. John and Ogden, Kansas. Through this work, her studio won the prestigious Kremer Prize, which is awarded for outstanding
Serving as Coordinator on Kansas Health Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) grants over the last five years, Jenny Russell specifically worked in community placemaking for BCBS efforts and in health equity for the KS Health Foundation. She worked in placemaking for additional years, as Jenny has served in rural economic development for over
Echelon Architecture – Our newest board member, Alex has recently moved back to Kansas from her architecture position in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has seen the rural housing crisis firsthand, having dealt with it in her move back to the State. Alex was also part of the NetPositive Design Studio at Kansas State University
Assists with technical support and assistance, while providing architectural insight to projects.