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.
Recommended Sessions NPC25 Online
Don't miss these recommended sessions at NPC25 Online!
April 23
- 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM (MT): Great Minds Don’t Think Alike: Planning for Neurodiversity
- 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM (MT): Engaging Latinos in Planning, the Little Village Story
April 24
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (MT): Reconnecting Communities: Inclusive Solutions to Overcome Transportation Barriers
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM (MT): Anti-Displacement Strategy and Equitable Community Engagement
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (MT): Equity in Practice IRL (Equity CM)
April 25
- 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (MT): Afrofuturism: Planning for Our Future
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MT): Tribal Community Development: Equitable Planning for Indigenous Land (Equity CM)
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM (MT): HerCity: Make Space for Girls
Division Business Update 2025 Bylaws Amendments
WPD will begin 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. You can expect to receive more information, have opportunities to comment on proposed revisions, and to vote on the amended Bylaws in Summer 2025.
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!
WPD YouTube Featured Video
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!
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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