PA Chapter Committees

The Chapter has formed the following committees in order to promote planning to all levels. Each committee was formed to specifically help with trainings, legislative monitoring, membership recruitment, communication or public awareness efforts. Planning is an essential function in creating successful communities throughout Pennsylvania.  If you would like to join a committee, please send us an email.

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

The mission of the Legislative Committee is to advocate for planning issues with local, state, and federal elected officials and monitor, make recommendations or take positions on State and Federal legislation or regulatory actions.
Ed LeClear, AICP, Chair

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The mission of the Professional Development Committee is to plan, produce, and assist others-especially sections–in producing professional development events and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth.

Alexis Williams, AICP, Chair

PLANNING OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The mission of the Planning Officials Development Committee to be the link between local Planning Officials and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association to achieve good planning in the Commonwealth.

Troy Truax, AICP, Chair

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The mission of the Student Engagement Committee is to provide support for students aspiring to enter the Planning profession and provide information on Planning as a profession and component of core civics curriculum to all students.

David Hunter, AICP, Co-Chair

Jeff Raykes, AICP, DEd, Co-Chair

COMMUNICATIONS / MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The mission of the Communication / Membership Committee is to promote better communication to our members and increase and retain members, while increasing the cultural and professional diversity of the membership.

Amy Evans, AICP, Chair

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA COMMITTEE

The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields.

Samantha Pearson, Chair

AWARDS COMMITTEE

The Annual Awards showcase distinguished individuals and successful planning projects – the best and brightest in Pennsylvania planning.

Craig Peiffer, AICP, Chair

GREAT PLACES IN PENNSYLVANIA COMMITTEE

Great Places are unique, memorable places that work not only for their community, but as a model others want to emulate – places of exemplary character, quality, planning, identity, cultural interest, and community involvement with a sustainable vision for tomorrow.

Pam Shellenberger, AICP, Chair