Konrad Hodgman is in his final year of study in the Master of Urban Planning and Development program at Cleveland State University. His areas of interest in the planning field primarily include transportation, public safety and the environment. Currently, Konrad works for the Cleveland State University College of Law as part of its Student Services department. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science, history, and international studies from Ashland University. He hopes to use his training in the planning field to contribute to the ongoing revitalization of his hometown, which shares many of the struggles of mid-sized American towns in the Rust Belt.