A Full House. A Full Heart. 6/26 DEI Happy Hour.Thank you to the 30+ who showed up, shared insights, and stayed committed to shaping more inclusive, vibrant, and just communities. |
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
- Edith Portales, Vice Chair
- Farah Ansari, AICP
- Consuelo Arguilles, AICP
- Dominick Argumedo, AICP
- David Driver
- DJ Fiore, AICP
- Parth Joshi, AICP
- Isabel Canete-Medina, AICP
Current Alerts, News, and Events
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. Be sure to read APA's PAS MEMO: More and Better: Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Planning.
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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)