About APA Central Coast
The Central Coast Section is part of the American Planning Association‘s California Chapter and serves San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
OUR MISSION
The Central Coast Section aims to provide planning professionals, elected officials, and community members with services, support, and information to advance planning in the Central Coast and beyond.

Our Board of Directors
DIRECTOR

Hollee King Winegar, MPA, AICP
SUB-SECTION DIRECTORS

Saba Asghary
San Luis Obispo

Tess Harris
Santa Barbara

Jerilyn Hollis
Ventura County
SECTION OFFICERS

Whitney Wilkinson
Public Information Officer

Lilly Rudolph, AICP
Professional Development Officer

Selena Evilsizor Whitney, AICP
Finance Officer

Amy Sinsheimer, AICP
Legislative Officer

Brandi Cummings
Diversity, Equity, and Membership Officer

Hollee King Winegar, MPA, AICP
Planning Awards Officer

Rachel Hollander
Sponsorships & Fundraising Officer

Dan Klemann
California Planning Foundation Liaison

Matt Wilkins, PLA
Webmaster

Megan Musolf
Social Media Officer

Piper Smith
Board Secretary
YOUNG AND EMERGING PLANNERS (YEP) OFFICERS

Eva Wynn
San Luis Obispo

Haley Kolosieke
Santa Barbara

Position Available – Join Our Board
Ventura
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Vanessa Le
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Undergraduate Student Rep
San Luis Obispo

Max Swinderman
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Graduate Student Representative
San Luis Obispo

Melody Pederson
UCSB
Undergrad Rep
Santa Barbara
Participate + Network
There are many ways to volunteer and get involved with the Central Coast section of APA. We offer mentoring programs, board positions, volunteer opportunities at events, and many more options. Participate with your planning community, meet people, and grow your understanding of this amazing profession.
