Engagement Management

Our Engagement Management team is committed to getting it right. This group of highly motivated and experienced consultants helps translate TIP’s mission to inspire and engage our clients and communities into action. Our goal for each engagement is to deliver a product that meets—and exceeds—our client’s expectations.

Erica Colston

Luke received a bachelor of arts in political science with a specialization in markets and management from Duke University. He worked in the tech industry for several years, then wrote curricula for a small business scaling education platform. In his free time, he enjoys reading, lifting weights, and practicing guitar.

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Mishka Parkins

Mishka has over 10 years of experience managing economic development technical assistance and research projects for regions, counties, and municipalities as well as facilitating peer learning opportunities. She has led engagements with economic development practitioners, consultants, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders in support of economic recovery projects. Prior to

Victoria Wilson

Victoria has over 10 years of experience applying her knowledge of data, analysis, and community engagement toward research and consulting projects. Through this work she has collaborated closely with community leaders and industry experts to develop and execute successful strategies to advance their policy goals. At TIP she has managed

Katrina Parkey, CWDP

A native Texan, Katrina earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas. Before joining TIP, she worked in municipal and state government. Outside of work, Katrina enjoys reading, cross stitching, and being outdoors.

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Alexis Angelo

Alexis received her Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining TIP, she worked in recovery and resiliency at the EDA, as well as workforce development in the non-profit sector. Alexis enjoys hiking and exploring new food in Austin.

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Luke Shuffield

Luke received a bachelor of arts in political science with a specialization in markets and management from Duke University. He worked in the tech industry for several years, then wrote curricula for a small business scaling education platform. In his free time, he enjoys reading, lifting weights, and practicing guitar.

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Jenn Todd-Goynes, CNU-A

Jenn, a Texas transplant via Georgia, Philly, and DC, studied urban planning at the University of Texas. Before joining TIP, Jenn was a principal planner during the City of Austin’s effort to revise its land development code. When she’s not working, Jenn enjoys watching live music and spending time outdoors.

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Elizabeth Scott

Elizabeth received a master’s degree from Virginia Tech, where she studied environmental and land use policy. Before joining TIP, she directed business development at the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC). Elizabeth stays active in the Upper Peninsula, and enjoys volunteering for a variety of community organizations.

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Alex Cooke

Alex holds a master’s degree in public policy from the LBJ School of Public Affairs. One of TIP’s original employees, Alex has deep experience managing organizational, regional, and statewide planning efforts all over the country. He closely follows the aerospace and defense sector and enjoys watching SpaceX rocket launches online.

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