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

Haley Kolosieke, AICP
Santa Barbara

Jacob Tjoelker
Ventura County
SECTION OFFICERS

Lilly Rudolph, AICP
Professional Development Officer

Todd Davis, AICP
Finance Officer

Amy Sinsheimer, AICP
Legislative Officer

Tess Harris, AICP
Awards & Events Officer

Olivia Salter, AICP
Sponsorship & Fundraising Officer

Selena Whitney, AICP
California Planning Foundation Liaison

Megan Musolf
Social Media Officer

Eva Wynn
Public Information Officer
YOUNG AND EMERGING PLANNERS (YEP) OFFICERS

Ethan Estrada
San Luis Obispo

Kaitlyn Earnest, AICP
Santa Barbara

Amanda Bonavida
Ventura
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Kayla Surawski
CAL POLY
Grad
San Luis Obispo

Melody Pederson
UCSB
Undergrad (ENVS)
Santa Barbara

Marcus Finch
UCSB
Undergrad (ENVS)
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.
