Institute Steering Committee

The Institute Steering Committee (ISC) is a permanent committee appointed by the MVRPC Board of Directors. The ISC is responsible for working with the Executive Director and to guide the work of the Institute of Livable & Equitable Communities, or other delegated and assigned matters.

The ISC meets quarterly on the last Friday of each month (January, April, July, and October) in the MVRPC offices, 6 N. Main Street, Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45402. Meeting information is available in the Committee Center.

Upcoming Meetings and Agendas

Institute Steering Committee Meeting October 2026

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Fri., October 30, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MVRPC Office 6 North Main Street Suite 400 Dayton, OH
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The Institute Steering Committee is a member leadership board comprised of representatives from MVRPC member organizations or Institute funders that will:

  • Provide oversight, guidance and advisory leadership to accomplish the mission and vision for the MVRPC Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities.
  • Establish strategic direction for the Institute and determine near and long-term priorities for the ISC and all Institute Sub-Committees.
  • Appoint members to serve on the established Institute Sub-Committees.
  • Evaluate and explore evidence based solutions and create synergy for the Institute strategic priorities.
  • Ensure a sustainable operations strategy and alignment of resources to accomplish the established strategic priorities.
  • Advocate for funding, legislation, and policy adoption in support of Institute strategic priorities.
  • Offer formal motions of support, recognition and commendation for efforts aligned with Institute strategic priorities.

ISC Roster

NameOrganizationTitle
Kristen MarksCenterville Washington Twp Park DistrictExecutive Director
Matt JosephDaytonCommissioner
Rap HankinsElectric Vehicle Association of OhioPresident
Karen HesserFive Rivers MetroParksExecutive Director
Nancy ByrgeHuber HeightsCouncil Member
Laura ArberKetteringCouncil Member at Large
Nikol MillerMiami Valley Urban LeagueExecutive Director
Judy DodgeMontgomery CountyCommissioner
Brenda FryRiversideCouncil Member
Michael ParksThe Dayton FoundationPresident
Yvette F. PageTrotwoodMayor
Tom KelleyUnited Way of Greater DaytonPresident and CEO
Austin HutchisonWest AlexandriaVillage Administrator