A team of researchers are involved in the research activities described on this website. We are delighted to have a talented team working on rural development initiatives. This page includes both current research team members and past team members, recent graduates, and alumni. For more information on any team member click the link icon.
Current Research Team Members
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Ryan Gibson
Associate Professor and Libro Professor of Regional Economic Development
![Jeremy Parsons](https://i0.wp.com/ruraldev.ca/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team/images/default-user.png?w=640)
Jeremy Parsons
Master of Planning Student
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John Dale
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Joshua Barrett
PhD in Rural Studies Student
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Melanie Lang
PhD in Rural Studies Student
Past Research Team Members, Graduates, and Alumni
![Omotayo Apampa](https://i0.wp.com/ruraldev.ca/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team/images/default-user.png?w=640)
Omotayo Apampa
2019Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate
![Stephanie Patzer](https://i0.wp.com/ruraldev.ca/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team/images/default-user.png?w=640)
Stephanie Patzer
2019Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate
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Alex Petric
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate
![Jeremy Wong](https://i0.wp.com/ruraldev.ca/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team/images/default-user.png?w=640)
Jeremy Wong
2018Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Graduate
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Gursewak Singh
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student
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Vinit Yadav
Master of Planning Student
![Brandon Raco](https://i0.wp.com/ruraldev.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Raco.jpg?resize=500%2C500)
Brandon Raco
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student
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Sarah Parish
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student
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Louis Helps
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student
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Koren Lam
Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development Student