With this week's STEAM member spotlight, we want to highlight Gerika Logan! 

Gerika Logan serves as the Outreach Coordinator at the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA). In this role, she develops and manages partnerships with local and state government and community organizations; works with center leadership and community partners. She also provides and organizes educational and outreach events to The Ohio State University's urban mission, including workshops, presentations and community meetings.

Gerika received her BS from Ohio University in Communication Studies with a focus in organizational communication. Since receiving her Master of City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University, she has prior experience in municipal planning.

We asked Gerika a few questions about her role at Ohio State, as well as her thoughts on the STEAM Factory!

• What is your role at OSU and what does that entail?
  • I serve as the Outreach Coordinator at the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA) at The Ohio State University. In this role, I oversee leading center events, creating community and university partnerships, and communicating news through various channels. I am passionate about urban planning topics related to housing and public transportation. I have worked in city planning, rail development, and non-profit spaces. I received a master’s in city and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University.
• What is your favorite aspect of your position?
  • My favorite aspect of my role is community partnerships. I love connecting with people in the communities we are partnering with for projects.
• What have you learned from this position?
  • I have learned more about the University and the various centers and institutions on campus.
• Why did you decide to become a STEAM member?
  • I wanted to continue to learn about different things going on and off campus. I wanted to be included in the different events STEAM hosted. I was sold on the peaceful space that I could co-work from and rent from.
• Have you been to any STEAM events? Do you have any favorites?
  • Yes, I have been to an event on movement, and it was incredible. So many great presentations, and I was able to connect with faculty and staff as I was new to the University when I joined.