APA Florida Committees
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By-Laws Committee: Committee members make recommendations of By-Law changes for
approval by the Executive Committee and adoption by the members. (Committee Chair: Alissa
Torres – Secretary)
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YPG Rep: Juan J Higuera (jhiguera@tindaleoliver.com)
Alternate: Steven Thorp (sthorp@stcloud.org)
Education & Outreach Committee: Provide planning information, training and resources to
citizen layplanners, planning /zoning commissioners, general public, schools and other agencies,
associations and organizations that participate in planning and growth management.
(Committee Chair: Laura Gutcher – At-Large)
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Conference Committee: Committee members plan and prepare the annual conference with the
assistance of the Host Conference Committee and Chapter office. (Committee Chair: Kathie
Ebaugh – VP of Conference)
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Editorial Committee: Committee members work to develop the editorial calendar for Florida
Planning newsletter and solicit articles for each issue. (Committee Chair: Alissa Torres –
Secretary)
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YPG Rep: VACANT
Financial Planning Committee: Committee members identify and recommend programs for
ensuring the organization’s financial health for long-term existence and viability. (Committee
Chair: Ryan Morrell – Treasurer)
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YPG Rep: Emily Hanna (emily.hanna@ocfl.net)
Emerging Topics Committee: Committee looks ahead for the organization in identifying new
trends and topics that APA Florida should be addressing and/or providing resources to members
about such topics. (Committee Chair: Lindsay Stevens – At-Large)
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YPG Rep: Juan J Higuera (jhiguera@tindaleoliver.com)
Alternate: Steven Thorp (sthorp@stcloud.org)
YPG Rep: VACANT
Legislative Policy Committee: Committee members prepare legislative policies and platform for
action by the Executive Committee and adoption by the Chapter membership. Committee
members also provide feedback on pending legislation to the APA Florida Legislative
Representative and Executive Director. (Committee Chair: Andre Anderson – President-Elect)
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YPG Rep: VACANT
APA Florida Committees
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Membership Committee: Committee members work to implement the membership plan and
identify ways the Chapter can better serve our members. (Committee Chair: Laura Everitt – VP
of Membership)
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Professional Development Committee: Committee members meet prior to the quarterly APA
Florida Executive Committee meetings to assist in provision of professional development
opportunities and to assist in AICP Exam Preparation activities. (Committee Chair: Henry
Bittaker – VP of Professional Development)
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YPG Rep: Stephen Benson (sleebenson@gmail.com)
YPG Rep: Amanda Douglas (amanda.douglas918@gmail.com)
Sustainability Committee: Committee members work to further develop the Livable Florida
webpages to provide members with information and tools to incorporate sustainability practices
into planning. (Committee Chair: Brian Smith – At-Large)
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YPG Rep: VACANT
Nominations and Appointments: All YPG Representatives are nominated by the YPG Chair and
appointed by the APA Florida President or Committee Chair.
Term Length: A YPG Representative’s term varies by committee and can be either a one-year or twoyear term.