Chapter Leadership
Board Responsibilities
The 21-member board is responsible for organizing NCAC-sponsored events. Past events included local planning conferences, panel discussions, award ceremonies, social events, volunteer opportunities, and AICP-related classes. The board also promotes planning in the community and encourages professional development within the industry.
Board members serve for two years, attend monthly board meetings, and participate in chapter activities. Current members were elected in January 2019 and terms run through December 2020.
How to Join
Joining the NCAC-APA board is a great way to get involved in the local planning community and distinguish yourself as a leader in the urban planning profession. Terms are two years in duration and require attendance at monthly board meetings and participation in chapter activities. Nominations are currently open and will be taken until April 30, 2020.
To nominate yourself or a colleague please prepare a nomination letter and forward it to chapter-president@ncac-apa.org.
The letter should be 1-2 pages and contain the following:
- Full Name
- APA ID Number
- Position Statement
- Professional Background
- Professional Experience
- APA Experience
- Education
- Photo (optional)
Questions about any of the positions or roles? Please contact NCAC-APA President Paul Moyer at chapter-president@ncac-apa.org.
2019-2020 Executive Board
| Position | Board Member |
|---|---|
| President | Paul Moyer, AICP |
| President-Elect | Jeremy Hurlbutt, AICP |
| Professional Development Officer | Clark Larson, AICP |
| Professional Development Officer-Elect | Mark Lewis-Degrace, AICP |
| Vice President for Communications | Lindsay Smith |
| Vice President of Diversity & Outreach | Radhika Mohan, AICP |
| Vice President of Membership | Kayla Gail Anthony, AICP |
| Secretary | Laura Searfoss, AICP |
| Treasurer | Lee Dwyer, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Jose Ayala, CNU-A |
| At-Large Director | Erkin Ozberk, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Natalie Patterson |
| At-Large Director | Christian Pulley |
| At-Large Director | Ras Tafari Cannady II, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Jonathan E. Tarr |
| Faculty Representative - George Washington University | Andrew Bernish, AICP, GISP |
| Faculty Representative - Georgetown University | Uwe Brandes |
| Faculty Representative - University of Maryland | Casey Dawkins |
| Student Representatives - George Washington University | Amanda Esposito |
| Student Representatives - Georgetown University | Andra Roventa, Aimee Saginaw |
| Student Representative - University of Maryland | Kenny Turscak |
Interested in Serving on the Board?
Serving on the NCAC-APA Board is a great way to get or stay involved in the local planning community and distinguish yourself as a leader in the urban planning profession. Board members are elected by their peers for a term of two years.
Questions about any of the positions or roles? Please contact NCAC-APA President Paul Moyer at chapter-president@ncac-apa.org.