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Francesca Birks and Aretee Consulting provide a unique insight on future trends for student experience in higher education and the bridge to the innovation, creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem across the US. What makes this work so unique is the insight and expertise Francesca brings. It is her involvement in other projects on campus as well as her depth of connections in the respective hospitality, film and media arts industries that make her the only one who can bring the insights and expertise through her work to the U. Francesca Birks and Aretee have worked with a number of University departments and projects to bridge student experience opportunities, physical space, new construction, housing. She is uniquely positioned to support the University of Utah as we explore and programming for the Campus Town Community leveraging the Lassonde Studios award winning model. Continuity of vision is important and working with another provider would make this difficult if not impossible.