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

Latest News

A Conversation with Clare Killman: Gender-Supportive Allyship in Local Government

A Conversation with Clare Killman: Gender-Supportive Allyship in Local Government

A March 14th joint event with WP+D and APA-IL DEI Committee celebrating Women’s History Month!

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Past News

The DEI Committee is rebooting! Take the survey and help shape the future.

The DEI Committee is rebooting! Take the survey and help shape the future.

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Land Acknowledgement

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Recording Available from the 5/25 Reimagine Public Safety & Invest in Community Planning Webinar

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There is still a long way to go to create meaningful change in our communities.

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2020 Upholding Equity in Planning Workshop - Final Report

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Watch the recording! Undoing Harm: The Role of APA and Planners in the Fight for Social Justice

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APA-IL Takes Action to Address Inequities in Planning

APA-IL Takes Action to Address Inequities in Planning

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A call to Illinois urban planners:

The APA-IL expresses deep sadness over George Floyd and encourages planners to be relentless with ethical principles.

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APA-IL takes action to address inequities in planning

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Community members gathered to talk gentrification and transportation at the 10/4 El Paseo Panel &

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Streetsblog Chicago covers 10/4 El Paseo Program

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APA-IL Ambassadors visit George B. Armstrong's 8th Grade Social Science Classes

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Planners weathered the weather to tour Boystown with the APA-IL Diversity Committee & Jane's

Planners weathered the weather to tour Boystown with the APA-IL Diversity Committee & Jane's

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EPOCH Picnic was a chilly success!

EPOCH Picnic was a chilly success!

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Work Smart Workshop Highlights

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A Summary of the 10/5 Diversity Panel - Takeaways & Watch the Video

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APA Ambassadors Visit Loves Park, IL

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WP+Drinks with APA-IL Diversity Committee

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APA Ambassadors Visit Belvidere High School

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APA-IL Diversity Member participates in UWM Diversity Panel

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DEI Resources