North Central
The North Central Section includes the following Texas counties: Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Freestone, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall.
Have a great idea for a program or want to get more involved? Do not hesitate to click below to send us an email.
Your North Central Texas Section of APA board believes in APA’s mission of creating great communities. Most importantly we are here to serve our members and provide opportunities to elevate and unite a diverse planning profession.
Officers
| Director | Chelsey Smith, AICP | Burns & McDonnell |
|---|---|---|
| Director-Elect | Vivian Fung, AICP | Olsson Studio |
| Secretary | Michelle Queen, AICP | Olsson Studio |
| Treasurer | Ruoyu Liu | CDM Smith |
| Past Director | Staron Faucher, AICP | WSP |
| Communications Chair | Katherine Linares, AICP, CNU-A | Verdunity |
| Professional Development Officer | Kim Dresdner, AICP | Gensler |
| Networking Coordinator | VACANT | |
| Forcus North Texas Chair | Brooks Wilson, AICP | |
| Emerging Planning Leaders Representative | Mike Grace, AICP | Metro Development Consulting |
| Student Representative | Juan Carlos Pina Espinosa | UTA |
| Student Representative | Kalvin Eddleman | UNT |
Get Involved: Join a Subcommittee
APATX North Central Section is looking for subcommittee volunteers and are immediately looking for people for the following roles :
- organize and staff networking and professional development activities
- make connections and engage planning students
- assist our communications director with developing materials, website updates and social media posts
- welcome new members to the section
We encourage section members from all backgrounds to participate - email apatx.northcentral@gmail.com and let us know how you want to help!
Upcoming Events
Building Blocks of Prosperity Event and Networking
Join the North Central and Midwest Sections for an exciting discussion with APA Texas Chapter President Kelly Porter, Tanya Brooks, Renee Parker, Brenda Espinoza Patton, and Victor A. Fishman, Ph.D. about building prosperity in communities.
When: Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Where: Burns & McDonnell, Stockyards Conference Room, 777 Main Street Suite #2500, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Networking is to begin immediately afterward. Additionally, CM credits will be available. Registration is required and can be found by clicking the button below.
Building Blocks of Prosperity Registration
Prepare for the AICP Exam
Part II Workshop
The Part II Workshop will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Texas at Arlington; CAPPA Building Auditorium Room 204, 601 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, Texas 76019. This workshop is conducted by Dr. Jennifer Cowley, FAICP, the nation's leading AICP exam preparation instructor, and Richard Luedke, AICP, Texas Chapter Professional Development Officer (PDO). During this 6-hour workshop, Dr. Cowley and Mr. Luedke will take you on a deep dive on how to approach the questions on the AICP exam and will guide you through the thought process needed to select the correct answers. Click here to register, which is required for the Part II workshop.
Board Meetings and Stay in Touch
The North Central Texas Section Boards meets via Teams every month. Contact the section Secretary if you’d like to attend the next section Board Meeting.
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