Board Member Feature: Sarah Gatti
/APA NYU is governed by a dedicated group of board members who share their time, talent and treasure with our Chapter, shaping it for the future and greatly impacting the planning profession.
Each month we will highlight a board member. Let’s kick this off with our Vice President!
Sarah Gatti, Principal Planner, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning
Board Role: Vice President, Awards Chair and member of the Futures Committee
Region: Western New York
Why Are You Involved in APA NYU: I want to be engaged with the planning profession, network with planners, mentor students and young planners, and be a part of enhancing what the Chapter can offer members! I’ve been involved for seven years
Favorite Thing About APA NYU: The connections I’ve made along the way
Fun Fact To Share with the Membership: No one ever believes me that town planning was an Olympic competition, but here's the proof: https://www.planetizen.com/node/87885/going-gold-when-town-planning-was-olympic-competition
Sarah is an invaluable member of our board of directors, and we are so thankful to have her! Let’s hear it for Sarah!
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