WHO WE ARE Women & Planning Division
As one of the earliest divisions of the American Planning Association, the Women & Planning Division was formed in 1979 as a platform from which to provide a national network supporting and advocating for the need of women in the planning profession.
We welcome your participation with nearly 1,500 other members (and counting!) in activities encouraging, uplifting, and celebrating all women planners! On our APA website you will find information about our division's activities and services. Please feel free to contact any of the division leaders with your suggestions and inquiries!
NPC25 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Student Scholarship
APA's Divisions Council seeks to encourage a diversity of planners to participate in divisions, starting as early as possible in their professional journey. To support this goal, Divisions Council established the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Scholarship Program. The Women & Planning Division will award one (1) $1,000 scholarship for an eligible student to attend NPC25 in Denver, CO on March 29-April 1, 2025. See eligibility requirements below.
Applications due January 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
2025 State of the Division & Annual Business Meeting
Join us as we reflect on 2024, share updates and accomplishments, and look ahead to an exciting year for APA Women & Planning Division (WPD). This meeting will include insights from our 2024 survey and opportunities for networking, engagement, and Division leadership. All are welcome!
đź“… Date: January 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
đź“Ť Location: Zoom
Meeting ID: 857 2728 7462
Passcode: 499141
2025 WPD Sponsorships
WPD sponsorships offer significant promotional opportunities including access to:
- 1,500 Division members (16% annual growth rate).
- A quarterly newsletter (3,500 subscribers,44% open rate).
- 2,000 Facebook followers, 1,300 X (Twitter) followers, 800 Instagram followers, and a growing LinkedIn community.
- Sell-out social and networking events.
- Educational sessions with up to 400 attendees.
- In person conference sessions with up to 200 attendees.
2024 Sponsors
NPC24 Annual Reception Title Sponsor
NPC24 Annual Reception Supporting Sponsor
New Members Welcome!
A warm welcome on behalf of the Division’s leadership - we are so excited to have you on board and cannot wait to get to know and serve you! The Women and Planning Division is a great place to make new professional connections and be active in the American Planning Association.
We would not be able to continue our mission of supporting and advocating for the needs of women in the planning profession if it were not for members like you, so thank you for your support and participation!
Should you need assistance or have questions about your membership at any time, please feel free to contact our Director of Membership at brittanybegleygriffin@gmail.com. Got everything you need? We still welcome you to reach out and let us know if there is anything we can do to strengthen the Division and the value it provides!
You can also keep up with us through our pages on the APA website and social media: Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram!
