Road to FAICP: Fellows Class of 2026 Update

Every two years, the Women & Planning Division has the opportunity to nominate outstanding Division members for the College of Fellows, a responsibility closely aligned with our Division’s work plan and goals. Learn more about what it takes from Division nominees and the past AICP President!

Invisible Women in Comprehensive Plans Panel Discussion

Recorded March 16, 2023

This panel presented by APA's Women & Planning Division examined the role of planning in creating and maintaining gender divides in urban spaces in the United States.

Featured Panelists:

  • Chun Xu
  • Yu Wang

YEP! The Power of Youth: Girls Who Plan Program

Recorded September 2, 2021

This session introduced the YEP! methodology; highlighted projects; and provided tips and best practices for engaging young people in the planning process as well as going into the classroom and teaching youth about urban planning. Created by the award-winning YEP! a national tool for youth participatory planning and project-based learning, involving more than 7,000 students, educators, and community partners.

Featured Panelists:

  • Corrin Wendell, AICP
  • Anna Laybourn, AICP 
  • Lispeth Tibbits-Nutt 
  • Lauren A. Trice, AICP 
  • Shraddha Nadkarni

THE ROAD TO AICP

Recorded March 23, 2021

Do you have doubts about becoming AICP certified? Are you a student thinking about a career in planning wanting to learn more about the AICP certification process? Are you planning to take the upcoming AICP exam? This WPD webinar is for you! The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is the only nationwide verification of a planners’ expertise. In 2019, only 36% of APA members held the AICP certification. There are noticeable advantages to obtaining a professional certification like increased earning potential and competitive advantages in the job market. There are also barriers to entry for many qualified planners like annual dues and costs associated with continuing education.

Featured Panelists:

  • Katrina Corcoran, AICP 
  • Asela Chavez Basurto, AICP Candidate
  • Molly Riddle, AICP Candidate
  • Jonathan Pacheco Bell

CREATING EQUITABLE CITIES THROUGH GENDER MAINSTREAMING

Recorded February 21, 2020

Nearly two-thirds of women feel unsafe in cities. A policy strategy known as gender mainstreaming acknowledges that men and women have different experiences and concerns when it comes to the built environment. The APA Women & Planning Division hosted this insightful discussion highlighting the gender inequities in U.S. planning. A panel of esteemed women planners discussed empirical data related to women's experiences of public space and their relationships to mobility and identified actionable steps planners can take incorporating gender mainstreaming policies and addressing gender inequity.

Featured Panelists:

  • Sherry Ryan
  • Claudia Galicia
  • Katelynn Wintz, AICP
  • Petra Doan

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STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL SALARY NEGOTIATIONS

Recorded October 23, 2019

The gender wage gap stubbornly persists in the planning profession. Although there are a number of reasons for this, one important aspect is that women often don’t negotiate their salaries. This webinar features an esteemed panel of practicing planners and experts delivering tips and strategies for getting the salary you deserve

Featured Panelists:

  • Melissa Dickens, AICP
  • Breanne Rothstein, AICP
  • Kimberly Prillhart, AICP
  • Tanya Stern, AICP

RAISING YOUR PROFILE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Recorded September 21, 2019

Women earn 57 percent of undergraduate degrees in the US and yet, women lag substantially behind men in terms of their representation in leadership--and their proportion of AICP fellows. With the right strategies and a clear vision, women can build the powerful and meaningful career of their dreams! The APA Women & Planning Division and career strategist Mia Scharphie of Build Yourself Workshop discuss crafting a profile and reputation leading to the professional opportunities you want, the importance of investing time in raising your profile, and strategies for building your reputation (that feel authentic rather than self-promotional) to build the career you love and make the impact you hope to. 

Featured Panelists:

  • Mia Scharpie, Build Yourself Workshop
  • Katelynn Wintz, AICP

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WOMEN IN PLANNING: THE ROAD TO FAICP (2019 edition)

Recorded March 1, 2019

A panel of distinguished women planners discuss the importance of FAICP, the rigorous nominations process, the importance of nominating women, and share their nominations and induction experiences. Panelists provided key insights to strong nominations, when in your career to consider applying, and the importance of a strong story in your nomination. 

Featured Panelists:

  • Corrin Hoegen Wendell, AICP
  • Breanne Rothstein, AICP
  • Carissa Slotterback, FAICP
  • Libby Tyler, FAICP
  • Silvia E. Vargas, AICP LEED AP

WOMEN IN PLANNING: EMERGING LEADERS FROM ACADEMIA TO PLANNING PRACTICE

Recorded July 27, 2018

New planners have a significant impact on the way we think about tough and intriguing issues in the planning. This exciting and inspiring discussion highlighted Women & Planning Division student members from domestic and international planning programs. Recent graduate and early career planners discussed research and projects, and shared their own experiences and stories, focusing on equity, infrastructure and mobility constraints, environmental issues, and transportation barriers. Each has found ways to leave their mark on the planning profession.

Featured Panelists:

  • Corrin Hoegen Wendell, AICP
  • Andrea Clark
  • Genevieve Pearthree
  • Carrie Sauer
  • Yemeserach Taddele

WOMEN IN PLANNING: GUIDING EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

Recorded December 15, 2017

As the percentage of women entering the planning profession increases and gains a firm foothold in the doorway of success, they are reaching back to the next generation and welcoming them through that open door. APA Women and Planning Division hosted this exciting and inspiring discussion focused on pressing career questions and the things seasoned planners wished they would have known when starting out. 

Featured Panelists:

  • Corrin Hoegen Wendell, AICP
  • Jahnee Prince, AICP
  • Breanne Rothstein, AICP
  • Olivia Dorow-Hovland

WOMEN IN PLANNING: LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT

Recorded June 2, 2017

The Women and Planning Division hosted this exciting and inspiring conversation about leadership and empowerment within the workplace, providing an opportunity for female planning professionals to learn the fundamentals of effective leadership, strategies for career advancement, and creating a culture of support and empowerment for other female leaders.

Featured Panelists:

  • Corrin Hoegen Wendell, AICP
  • Kimberly Albano
  • Monica Tibbits-Nutt, AICP, LEED AP, BD+C

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INCLUSIVE PLANNING FOR AGING & LIVABLE COMMUNITIES

Recorded November 10, 2015

How do planners create livable, age-friendly communities? And what role does gender play when creating and implementing these plans? This webinar focused on the results of the "Planning through a Gender Lens: Inclusive Planning for Aging and Livable Communities" research study, a collaboration between Dr. Mildred Warner of the Cornell University Women's Planning Forum and APA's Planning and Women Division. This research was funded by a grant from the APA Divisions Council.

Featured Panelists:

  • Mildred Warner, PhD
  • Amanda Micklow, AICP
  • Alice Walkup, AICP

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WOMEN AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: UNDERSTANDING GENDER ISSUES

Hosted March 7, 2014

In March 2014, WPD partnered with the Transportation Planning Division to host a lively discussion on the issues faced by women in mobility around the world. Three planning experts discussed transportation finance, policy, and use through a gender lens: from the financial backbone of policy development, women in leadership roles and networks for women, to healthy & safe mobility by bike and on foot.