Rebekah Kik graduated from Andrews University (2003) with a Masters of Architecture and the University of Notre Dame with a Postgraduate degree in Architecture & Urban Design (2007). She began her professional career pursuing architecture where she worked in premier firms both in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Rebekah traveled the country consulting for 15 years creating designs for small homes, historical façade renovation, and infill in existing neighborhoods. Rebekah has been with the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan since 2014 and currently serves as the Assistant City Manager. Her experience includes: land use and transportation planning, urban design, form based code, economic development, and extensive community engagement.