Emerging Planning Professionals (EPP) Committee
What We Do
The Emerging Planning Professionals (EPP) Committee connects students and early-career professionals (within 10 years of entering the profession) to networking, mentorship, and career-building opportunities. The committee plays a vital role in cultivating future leaders of the planning profession by organizing events, supporting APA student chapters, providing professional development resources, and coordinating volunteer engagement at Chapter events and conferences.
Tasks:
- Education resources
- Conference and event volunteers
- Mentor program and resources
- Interview resources
- Graduate presentations
- Planner’s Connect
- Partner with associated university programs
Who should participate?
Planning students, recent graduates, and planners in the early stage of their career (no matter their age) are encouraged to get involved in EPP.
What are the time requirements to join?
This committee meets virtually approximately every other month for one hour. In between meetings, committee members work on various tasks and programs with varied time requirements. We have something for everyone!
Join the Emerging Planning Professionals (EPP) Committee
Professional Planning Mentorship Program
The Emerging Planning Professional Committee (EPP Committee) is pleased to announce the launch of the Professional Planning Mentorship Program. This initiative pairs interested planners as mentors and mentees to support professional development across career stages.
The program is open to all EPP members and Colorado APA members. Its goal is to provide a flexible framework for experienced planning professionals to share insights, guidance, and technical knowledge with those at the early-to-mid stages of their careers. Mentor–mentee pairs will define their own goals, meeting schedules, and activities based on mutual interests and availability.*
To participate, please submit an application using the link below. Mentor–mentee pairings will be made on a first-come, first-served rolling basis.
Please note: EPP’s role is limited to pairing mentors and mentees. Both parties are responsible for scheduling
Submit the Professional Planning Mentorship Program Form Here
Contact the Emerging Planning Professionals (EPP) Committee
Alex O'Connell and Adam Rankin co-chair the Emerging Planning Professionals (EPP) Committee. Contact them at EPPCommittee@APAColorado.org.
Students may contact the APA Colorado Student Representative, Christina Noto, at StudentRep@APAColorado.org.