06/24/2026
Stacey L. Davis shared her experience with the Economic Development Institute with us, and we wanted to share that with you! 🌟
“When I enrolled in OU EDI, I was looking for practical ways to move our community from good ideas to real outcomes. EDI delivered exactly that. The curriculum connected strategy to action: how to design a BRE visit that leads to follow-through, how to frame a project so partners can say ‘yes,’ and how to build a data-informed case that resonates with commissioners and residents alike.
Back home, I used those tools to convene a broader coalition, clarify roles, and set simple, measurable milestones. We improved how we communicate progress and how we prepare for grants—shifting from reactive to proactive. The biggest surprise was the people: instructors with deep, real-world experience and classmates who openly share what works (and what doesn’t). That network has become a lasting source of ideas and encouragement.
Professionally, I’m more effective. Personally, I’m more energized. OU EDI helped me see a path through complexity—and gave me a community to walk it with. If you’re wondering whether your story ‘fits,’ it does. EDI meets you where you are and equips you to make tangible, local impact.”
