Professional Development Committee

Chair and Professional Development Officer

Erin Fosdick, AICP

Erin Fosdick is a Principal Planner for the Town of Erie; she has 18 years of local and regional planning experience. Erin earned her Masters of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado Denver in 2007.  In her work, Erin specializes in long range planning and community involvement. She manages complex planning projects, including subarea planning, drafting and updating development codes, and participating in other special citywide projects.

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The Professional Development Committee supports continuing education and career advancement for planning professionals across Colorado. The committee leads AICP exam preparation, FAICP support, certification maintenance (CM) opportunities, webinars, conferences, and service events. It also provides coordination and support for educational programming and youth in planning by connecting audiences to the profession through school-based outreach and activities.

Who: Professional Development Officer, Faculty Representative, Appointed Chapter Liaisons (Optional), Committee Members (APA Colorado members with interest in supporting professional growth and youth engagement across the state)

Tasks:

  • AICP Prep Workshops
  • FAICP Support
  • Conference Planning and Session Review
  • Webinar Series
  • Education and Training
  • Service-Oriented Events (i.e. community engagement, volunteering, etc.)
  • Education and Awareness of Profession (i.e. school events and presentations)
  • Coordinate with Other Committees and Board Roles on Relevant Educational Programming