Inland Empire Section
The Mission of the Inland Empire Section is to:
- Advance sound planning practices based on ethical principles to help eastern Washington communities improve their quality of life and realize their goals;
- Use a rational approach to building communities, strive for middle-ground and the de-escalation of conflict in civil discourse;
- Promote ongoing professional education and awareness of planning and community issues by convening conferences, workshops, and discussion groups;
- Advocate proactive planning for issues of local, regional, and state-wide importance
- Encourage opportunities for networking and social gatherings within the region to improve professional communications;
- Be actively involved in community service and coordinate with governmental entities, allied professionals, and other concerned groups; and
- Provide input to city county, state, or regional level private or public entities on planning issues of unique interest to the Inland Empire Section membership.
Our Vision is that the Inland Empire Section is looked to as a resource for professional input on matters of development and environmental concerns in our communities. Our members confidently participate (or, represent the profession) in sound planning efforts and engage in community service, educational enrichment and regional cooperation.
Board of Directors
| Position |
Person |
Employer |
Position Exp. Date |
| President |
Amy Hilland |
Kootenai County |
October 2025 |
| Vice President |
Ryan Hughes |
Nexus Planning Services |
October 2025 |
| Secretary |
Ariel Medeiros |
City of Pullman
|
October 2025 |
| Treasurer |
Donna Debit |
City of Spokane Valley |
October 2025 |
| Professional Development Officer |
Robert Brock, AICP |
Spokane County
|
October 2025 |
| ASP Student Rep |
Tate Andrie |
|
N/A |
| EWU Faculty Rep |
Dr. Jason Scully
Alternate:
|
Eastern Washington
University - Urban
and Regional Planning |
N/A |
| Past President |
Shauna Harshman
|
WA Department of Transportation
|
N/A |
| Member-At-Large |
Scott Kuhta, AICP |
WA Department of Commerce |
October 2023 |
| Member-At-Large |
Vacant |
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| Member-At-Large |
Vacant |
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| Member-At-Large |
Vacant |
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Section Bylaws
The bylaws are the organizing and operating protocols for the Inland Empire Section.
Section Board Meeting Information
Please reach out to APA-IES Secretary, Ariel Medeiros, for the Zoom link at [email protected].
Section Contact
Contact Amy Hilland, APA-IES President, at [email protected] for any questions about APA-IES activities
Mailing Address:
Inland Empire Section
APA Washington
P.O. Box 1138
Spokane, WA 99210-1138
Events
Section BBQ – More information to come
Community Volunteer Opportunities:
New Opportunities coming soon
Past Events
2022 Annual Conference, October 11–13, 2022
Hilton Vancouver Washington | Vancouver, Washington
Sovereignty Through Sustainability, April 26, 2022
EWU PUB | Cheney, Washington
2020 Annual Conference, November 5, 2020
Rising to the Moment | Virtual (via Zoom)
2019 Annual Conference, June 6-7
Elkins Resort | Priest Lake, Idaho
Presentations:
The Ethics of Transportation Planning and Design
The Politics of Housing
Healthy Disparities & the Role of the Built Environment
Transportation to Connect Your Whole Community
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