Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The APA-IL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI) provides ongoing education forums and opportunities for planners, students, and university faculty of different backgrounds to network, share ideas, and bring recognition to unique values and perspectives.
Our mission is to promote and increase diversity within Illinois' planning profession and support the efforts of planners to create more inclusive, equitable, and just policies, regulations, and communities in Illinois.
DEI Committee Members
- Alicia M Ruiz – Chair
- Cassidy Harper
- DJ Fiore, AICP
- Dominick Argumedo, AICP
- Edith Portales
- Isabel Canete-Medina, AICP
- Parth Joshi, AICP
- Farah Ansari, AICP
Current Alerts, News, and Events
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DEI Resources
- APA-IL Planners Equity Resources
- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) now offers a free, self-paced version of their in-person salary negotiation workshop, Work Smart Online. This free online course gives women the tools to successfully negotiate and close the pay gap.
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American Planning Association (APA) Diversity Initiative - including a national forum, list of allied organizations, and national Diversity Committee information
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University of Illinois at Chicago Latino Planning Organization for Development, Education, and Regeneration (LPODER)
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University of Illinois at Chicago Society for Black Urban Planners (SBUP)
