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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.

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WPD has initiated the process of updating our Division Bylaws to comply with APA's Model Bylaws for Divisions and to restructure our Executive Committee as the Division continues to grow. Please follow the link below for more information, to review proposed amendments, and to submit comments during the 30-day member comment period. Members will consider approving the amended Bylaws in August 2025!

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WPD Director of Membership Appointed

Breanne Rothstein, AICP was appointed to fill the Division's Director of Membership vacancy on the Executive Committee. Help us welcome Breanne back to Division leadership!

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An inspiring conversation with Breanne Rothstein, AICP, founder and CEO of Thrive Consulting! Breanne shares her journey of launching Thrive Consulting — what led her to take the leap, challenges she faced in her first year, and lessons learned in building a successful planning business. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own firm or want to hear from an experienced planning entrepreneur, this session is for you!

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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.

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