Dwayne Barnes

Dwayne Barnes, MPA currently holds the position of Senior Program Manager Community Economic Development at Detroit Future City. Dwayne is also the Entrepreneur In Residence for Storytelling & Knowledge Development at University of Michigan Public Interest Technology - Knowledge Network. Additionally, Dwayne is the Founder of Social Technology Ventures, a think tank that studies the impact of technology in urban communities. With a background in public policy engagement and outreach, Dwayne has also worked in roles such as City Council and Government Liaison at Detroit Land Bank Authority. Dwayne holds a Master of Public Administration from Oakland University and a degree in African American Studies/Communications from Eastern Michigan University.