Women & Planning Division ABOUT US
Established in 1979, APA's Women & Planning Division is a national network supporting, and advocating for, women in the planning profession. We provide programming and resources for our 2,000+ members, encouraging, uplifting, and celebrating women of every age and at all career stages.
Have questions or suggestions? Need more information? Email us anytime at women.apa@gmail.com.
ALL ARE WELCOME! 2026 State of the Division Presentation & Annual Meeting
Join us on January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EST) for the Division's third annual State of the Division presentation and Annual Business Meeting. Celebrate 2025 accomplishments, help shape the Division's 2026 and 2027 work plans, and learn about volunteer leadership opportunities. All are welcome to attend this virtual event. Click the link below to register!
Division Membership Now Included in Your Annual APA Dues! APA Division Member Benefit
Starting November 2025, all renewing or enrolling APA members will be able to join one APA Division at no additional cost. Join the Women & Planning Division and engage with other planners sharing your interests; access exclusive educational opportunities, content, and events; and forge lasting professional connections with other women in the planning profession.
Plan with purpose - please consider joining or renewing your WPD membership today!
Registration Now Open! WPD 103: Brand U — Storytelling & Public Speaking
The Women & Planning Division (WPD) is excited to launch WPD-U, a professional development series responding to members' most requested professional development topics, equipping women planners with the skills, confidence, and strategies to lead...and thrive. Join us for a single course or enroll in the full semester for a deeper, more transformative experience.
Join us on March 5, 2026 at 1 PM ET for WPD 102: Val-U – Salary Negotiation & Career Growth
Calling all women! Build your confidence and skills in speaking persuasively in ANY setting.
Every planner has a story—but the way you tell it determines its power. This interactive session will strengthen your public speaking and storytelling skills so you can engage, persuade, and inspire in any setting. From staff meetings to conference keynotes, you’ll learn how to structure compelling narratives, connect with your audience, and deliver with confidence. By the end, you’ll craft and practice your own “signature story” to share with impact.
Agenda highlights:
- Core concepts: Story structure, audience connection, delivery
- Mini-practice: Craft and share a 2-minute story
- Feedback rounds: Supportive peer critique
- Application: Plan where to use storytelling in your career
New Members Welcome!
On behalf of the Division’s leadership, welcome! We are so excited to have you on board and cannot wait to get to know and serve you! APA's Women & Planning Division is a great place to make new professional connections and be active in the American Planning Association.
Need assistance or have questions about your membership? Contact us any time at women.apa@gmail.com.
Have everything you need? Please let us know if there is anything we more we can do to increase the value of your Division membership.
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