APA Los Angeles is excited to announce the members of our 2016 Board of Directors and we’re looking forward to great year with a talented and enthusiastic team! Our volunteer Board coordinates programs and initiatives with the goal of helping LA’s planners share knowledge, advance their careers, and guide change in the profession and our communities. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2016 Board!

Section Director 
Ashley Atkinson

Past Section Director
Marissa Aho, AICP

Administration & Finance Director
Lila Burgos

Membership Director
Bryan Eck

Policy Director
Deborah Kahen, AICP

Programs Co-Directors
Bonnie Hulkower
Tracy Steinkruger

Professional Development Co-Directors
Christopher Palmer, AICP
Richard Rojas, AICP

Awards Co-Directors
Robyn Eason
Geoff Danker, AICP

YEPP Co-Directors
Nina Idemudia
Andrew Jorgensen

Marketing Director
Lauren Grabowski

Public Information Officer
Benton Heimsath

Social Media Director
Martin Potter

Web Director
Kayla Gordon

University Liaison
Courtney Knapp

Membership Inclusion Director
Lisette Covarriubias

Section Historian & CPF Liaison
Ana Cubas

Programs Committee
Alicen Bartle
Jeremy Cogan, AICP
Steve Gerhardt
Kathleen King
Maciel Medina
Greg Mirza-Avakyan
Chelsea Richer
Andre Sahakian
Jarrett Stoltzfus
Theadora Trindle
Tara Worden

Communications Committee
Maryann Marks

Student Representatives
James Hamilton, USC (graduate)
Anna Lee, USC (undergraduate)
Hanna Li Ying Fong, UCLA
Jesus Navidad, Cal Poly Pomona (undergraduate)
Karen Varela, Cal Poly Pomona (graduate)
Ashley Mercado, Cal State Northridge