Executive Committee

Caroline Dwyer, AICP is Transit Planning Manager for Chapel Hill Transit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Caroline is an experienced planner with over ten years of diverse public and private experience. She brings expertise in all aspects of integrated, sustainable, and resilient urban planning, with a special interest in public transportation. Caroline is committed to “community-first” planning, facilitated by accessible public engagement and outreach opportunities, particularly for community members and stakeholders who have been prevented from fully participating in public processes. Caroline is in her second term serving as Chair of APA's Women & Planning Division after serving two consecutive terms as Director of Communications. In her free time, Caroline enjoys knitting and listening to audiobooks, usually at the same time, and she has recently started taking rhythm tap dance classes.

Katelynn Wintz, PP, AICP (she/her) is a Planning Supervisor for the City of Colorado Springs Department of Planning & Development. Katelynn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Ramapo College and a Master of Arts in Geography from West Chester University. She has 10 years of experience in the public sector specializing in development review and long-range planning.

Kim is a planner and urban designer working in the Seattle office of an interdisciplinary design firm. Her degree was in landscape architecture but she pretty quickly pivoted to urban planning as an opportunity to have more impact shaping projects and the built environment, especially through meaningful community engagement. Kim has been an active member of the Washington chapter, including almost 7 years on the chapter board co-chairing the Communications Committee. She is also a member of the Private Practice Division. Kim looks forward to supporting outreach and communications for the Division and our members.

With over nine years of extensive experience in Georgia's municipal planning landscape, Brittany Griffin is a seasoned expert in land use, zoning, transportation, and historic preservation. Her dynamic career is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a visionary approach to shaping the future of urban planning.

Driven by a passion for measurable impact, Brittany is renowned for her data-driven strategies and results-oriented mindset. Her track record speaks volumes about her ability to transform ideas into tangible outcomes that drive positive change.

Beyond her professional achievements, Brittany is a fierce advocate for social justice in urban planning. She is deeply committed to confronting historical injustices, particularly those related to race, economics, and social disparities. Her advocacy extends to effecting policy change at both local and state levels, embodying her dedication to creating inclusive and equitable urban environments.

Brittany Griffin's unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and advocacy for social change make her a transformative force in the field of municipal planning.

As Director, Margaret Wallace Brown guides the Houston’s growth and development through effective, customer-focused regional and community-based planning. This includes land-development regulations such as platting and site plan review, strategic transportation planning, neighborhood character preservation programs and historic preservation. She leads the City’s community engagement efforts, including the Mayor’s signature Complete Communities Initiative and Neighborhood Resiliency planning. She also oversees the City’s geographic mapping efforts.

Wallace Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Houston. She is accredited through the American Institute of City Planners (AICP) and holds a Charrette System Certification from the National Charrette Institute. She holds accreditation from the Congress for New Urbanism and is a Certified Public Manager from Sam Houston State University Continuing Education. She currently serves as Treasurer for the Women & Planning Division of APA and has held leadership positions with the Houston Section and the Texas Chapter. She received the Texas Chapter President’s Award for work as Newsletter Editor in 2000. She has also served on the Board of Directors for American Institute of Architects, Houston; West University Elementary and St. Pius X High School’s parent association; Chi Omega Fraternity; and the Junior League of Houston.

Gaby Harpel is a Planner II in the Planning and Community Development Division of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in Illinois. In her position, she has worked extensively on the Champaign-Urbana Long Range Transportation Plan 2050 and various corridor studies, as well as data analysis, grant writing, and public engagement. Her passion in planning lies in public and community engagement, inclusive design, and the intersection of public art and planning. Gaby holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Illinois State University and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has lived in Central Illinois for over 12 years and loves working for her community. She is the Director of Administration of the Women and Planning Division, a role she has served since January 2023.

Meagan is a Principal Planner with Salt Lake City. Her past responsibilities include long-range planning and special projects for Farmington City and her interests include community engagement, land use regulation, project management, historic preservation, research, community open space, sustainability, urban ecology, education, outdoor recreation, public lands, public health, rural towns, and active transportation. Meagan has a passion for creative community engagement and has conducted successful outreach programs engaging underrepresented groups such as children.  She enjoys collaboration with other agencies and partners.

Meagan also volunteers as an APA Ambassador and in 2018 launched "Little City Walks" as a creative way to introduce children to the basic concepts of Ecology (Systematic Thinking) and Urban Planning while exploring their built and natural environment. She received local support from Jane Jacobs Walks, Center for the Living City, City of Holladay, Salt Lake County Health, UDOT, Utah APA, Utah Foster Care, The University of Utah, and the United Way of Salt Lake.

Breanne Rothstein, AICP, is founder and CEO of Thrive Consulting, a firm that seeks to connect communities to the abundance in the economy by creating economic development and housing solutions through policy and programs. Breanne has a distinct passion for communities and strives to help them be welcoming places through meaningful, inclusive community partnerships. She brings over 20 years of experience of community development and organizational development in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Breanne is a powerful speaker and trainer, and has presented over 50 panels, sessions, and workshops on topics of zoning reform, housing finance, and inclusive economic development strategies.

Erin is an experienced local government planning director and zoning administrator. She has worked directly with local governments to determine regulatory needs and propose amendments to their codes to be more consistent with elected officials’ conception of a municipality’s future. She has experience in both current and long-range planning. Erin is both AICP and CZO-certified.

Corrin Wendell, AICP is the Founder and Executive Director of YEP! Youth Engagement Planning, President & Owner of Future Focus Strategies, LLC, Past Chair of APA’s Women & Planning Division, a National and International Keynote Speaker, and a Children's Book Author of “Ava Tanner, the City Planner.” She is a member of AICP and a two-time graduate of The Ohio State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Masters of City and Regional Planning. Corrin's passion for nurturing current and future planners, and her commitment to enhancing the planning profession, were cultivated over a 20-year career spanning diverse planning disciplines including architectural and urban design, regional and land use planning, comprehensive planning, zoning administration, and community and youth engagement. Corrin is a champion for children and her commitment is strongly exemplified through her service to the planning profession including mentorship of students and young professionals, frequent guest lecturing, and teaching urban planning in K-12 classrooms. She has been awarded the APA Minnesota Chapter Planner of the Year Award, APA Women & Planning Division Excellence in Leadership Award, Divisions Council Educational Excellence Achievement Award, the Thornton Education Trust Award for Best International Non-Profit, The Planner 2024 International Woman Planner of Influence, 2024 Public Service Recognition City Planning and Management Division APA, and the APA MN Chapter Planning Excellence Award for Ava Tanner the City Planner.