Joseph Allen is a Sophomore at Michigan State pursuing degrees in Urban & Regional Planning (BS) and Economic Geography (BS), along with a minor in Law, Justice, and Public Policy. He is a Student Research Assistant for both REI and CERI. Joseph is interested in sustainability and resiliency efforts for older communities, as well as public policy initiatives promoting new development. Additionally, Joseph is a Social Science Scholar, Vice President of the Urban and Regional Planning Student Association at MSU, and a member of the Mock Trial team.