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
Position Available – Join Our Board
California Planning Foundation Liaison
Matt Wilkins, PLA
Webmaster
Megan Musolf
Social Media Officer
Piper Smith
Board Secretary

YOUNG AND EMERGING PLANNERS (YEP) OFFICERS

Position Available – Join Our Board
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.