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.