Full Name
David Ivan
Job Title
Institute Director
Company
MI State University Extension
Speaker Bio
Dr. David Ivan is nationally recognized for his research on successful community change. He has been
invited to speak on community success at more than 50 state/provincial, multi-state and national Main Street and community and rural development conferences in the United States and Canada, His presentations are rooted in research, having examined more than 500 high-performing small and mid-sized communities across North America. His research has been recognized by the Community Development Society as its national research award winner. His most current research examines the notion of hope, and its relationship to positive community change.
David Ivan