{"id":10978,"date":"2021-05-21T16:41:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T20:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/?page_id=10978"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:13:34","slug":"engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/about-2\/engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-3ba5da51\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id10978_854418-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10978_854418-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10978_854418-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_d9c669-8c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_b1f37d-c9\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10978_0cbfda-5c\">Engagement<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-14f91f64\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">URP Engagement<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The Department is proud to offer a number of opportunities for students to engage in planning-related groups and events. The Department also offers a number of international and study abroad opportunities. Upon completion of their studies, URP graduates are well-prepared to make significant contributions to society across multiple scales and contexts, ranging from local to global, and spanning both domestic and international arenas.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color alignfull uagb-block-8df6253f\" id=\"mentorship\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:25px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id10978_2164f1-51 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"mentorship\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_7714c8-fb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-6dc533e8\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-961b86f2\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Mentorship Program<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da99c4d086246920d6e2d728fc38a59f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The UF Department of Urban and Regional Planning&#8217;s mentorship program is designed to foster a meaningful and purpose-driven mentorship experience. &nbsp;The program pairs graduate planning students with practicing professional planners as they prepare to graduate and exit their academic programs. It is a year-long commitment centered around relationship-building, networking, and professional development. Our mentorship program is part of a larger professional development program that includes workshops, internships, the AICP certification program, and experiences, such as attending at APA Florida and APA national conferences. <a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/urp-mentorship-program-highlights\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/urp-mentorship-program-highlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to read about the UF MURP mentorship experience from students and mentors<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-c3dd4248 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-3b498f33\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group aligncenter stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-7639b60\" data-block-id=\"7639b60\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center is-style-ghost stk-block stk-0c210d3\" data-block-id=\"0c210d3\"><style>.stk-0c210d3 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;border-top-left-radius:20px !important;border-top-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:20px !important;}.stk-0c210d3 .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-0c210d3 .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-0c210d3 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#fa4616 !important;}.stk-0c210d3 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-0c210d3 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#fa4616 !important;}.stk-0c210d3 .stk-button__inner-text{color:#fa4616 !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/09\/MURP-Mentorship-Program-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-ast-global-color-5-color stk-button__inner-text\">Download our mentorship program manual<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-cbee2fbe\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d1298bc\" data-block-id=\"d1298bc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-8d5e36e\" data-block-id=\"8d5e36e\"><style>.stk-8d5e36e .stk-button{background:transparent !important;border-top-left-radius:20px !important;border-top-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:20px !important;}.stk-8d5e36e .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-8d5e36e .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-8d5e36e .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#fa4616 !important;}.stk-8d5e36e .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-8d5e36e .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#fa4616 !important;}.stk-8d5e36e .stk-button__inner-text{color:#fa4616 !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/go.ufl.edu\/urpmentor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Apply for the mentorship program (mentor\/mentee)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a49ba6d807ee2548d8d4a14c4fb2383 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">If you have specific questions about the program, please contact Liz Abernethy, AICP, URP Planner in Residence at <a href=\"mailto:eabernethy@ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eabernethy@ufl.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-eb771199\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-43a96554\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Student Planning Association<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-2cf8948\" data-block-id=\"2cf8948\"><style>.stk-2cf8948 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;align-items:center !important;}.stk-2cf8948 .stk-block{flex-basis:0 !important;}.stk-2cf8948 {margin-bottom:17px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-button stk-block-icon-button stk-block stk-87fecd5\" data-block-id=\"87fecd5\"><style>.stk-87fecd5 .stk-button{background:#0021a5 !important;}.stk-87fecd5 .stk-button:before{border-color:#c13584 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"linkedin-in\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-linkedin-in fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M100.28 448H7.4V148.9h92.88zM53.79 108.1C24.09 108.1 0 83.5 0 53.8a53.79 53.79 0 0 1 107.58 0c0 29.7-24.1 54.3-53.79 54.3zM447.9 448h-92.68V302.4c0-34.7-.7-79.2-48.29-79.2-48.29 0-55.69 37.7-55.69 76.7V448h-92.78V148.9h89.08v40.8h1.3c12.4-23.5 42.69-48.3 87.88-48.3 94 0 111.28 61.9 111.28 142.3V448z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/spa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2016\/02\/SPA-Logo.png\" alt=\"Banner for Student Planning Association with city skyline\" class=\"wp-image-34\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6e4da59f144e87572292e995ec64771 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The Student Planning Association (SPA) is a student-run, faculty-supported organization within UF\u2019s Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP). SPA\u2019s goal is to cultivate relationships and professional development for students by connecting them to university faculty and professionals, creating networks for burgeoning urban planners. All students in the URP program, and any student interested in planning, are eligible members and are welcome to become involved throughout their studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-399a5382a8e0a44af3050e99dbe1309d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Many SPA members take advantage of joining the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/florida.planning.org\/sections\/san-felasco-section\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Felasco Section of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association<\/a>, which is the local section of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planning.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Planning Association<\/a>.&nbsp; Through the San Felasco Section, students are able to meet with and learn from professional planners in the local area by attending lectures, meetings, and socials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c32cfc58e1637f7c3e5cfa8f4b3e056 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">SPA is devoted to engaging students in a variety of ways, including hosting guest speakers from the planning profession, AICP prep workshops, field trips to explore walkable towns and effective public transit, group bicycle rides along Gainesville\u2019s Hawthorne Trail, volunteering at Grace Marketplace, and more.Connect with SPA:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)));}.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id10978_9937e6-35 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_28dc1e-27\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center uagb-team__stack-tablet uagb-block-82392120\"><div class=\"uagb-team__content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-team__image-crop-circle\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/07\/NPC-Headshots-Day-Two-124-e1785177984362.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"160\" width=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><h3 class=\"uagb-team__title\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Emily Teodoru<\/span><\/h3><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">SPA President<\/span><\/span><p class=\"uagb-team__desc\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Emily is a second-year master\u2019s student in the UF Master of Urban and Regional Planning program. Emily is a double gator, having completed her bachelor\u2019s degree in Public Health. She is passionate about community-building, walkability, transit connectivity, and environmental resilience. Emily is excited to serve as the SPA President to lead community-oriented events, increase professional development opportunities for MURP students, and enhance the student planning community across Florida.<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"uagb-team__social-list\"><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"mailto:teodoru.emily@ufl.edu\" aria-label=\"envelope\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emily-teodoru\/\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10978_d22203-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_d22203-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_d22203-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_d22203-36 > 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height=\"160\" width=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><h3 class=\"uagb-team__title\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Grace Wilson<\/span><\/h3><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">SPA Vice President<\/span><\/span><p class=\"uagb-team__desc\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Bio coming soon!<\/span><br><\/p><ul class=\"uagb-team__social-list\"><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"mailto:gracewilson@ufl.edu\" aria-label=\"envelope\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/giwilson\/\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_fc7fac-84\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center 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313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sidra-gray-346889273\/\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_cde166-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_cde166-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_cde166-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center uagb-team__stack-tablet uagb-block-25cb54c9\"><div class=\"uagb-team__content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-team__image-crop-circle\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/07\/Elshamma-headshot.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"160\" width=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><h3 class=\"uagb-team__title\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Elshamma Saint-Lot<\/span><\/h3><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">SPA Secretary<\/span><\/span><p class=\"uagb-team__desc\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Elshamma is a second-year master&#8217;s student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program. Having grown up in Fort Myers, Florida, and recently earning her undergraduate degree in Sociology, she is passionate about housing, community development, and campus planning. She is excited to continue to serve the URP community by supporting the organization of events and student-led activities.<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"uagb-team__social-list\"><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"mailto:elshammasaintlot@ufl.edu\" aria-label=\"envelope\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/elshamma-saint-lot-471735228\/\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_30d774-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_30d774-d5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center uagb-team__stack-tablet uagb-block-7e315f8f\"><div class=\"uagb-team__content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-team__image-crop-circle\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/07\/NPC_2026_Headshot-Ana-Luiza-Lanat-e1784586930562.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"160\" width=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><h3 class=\"uagb-team__title\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Ana Luiza Lanat<\/span><\/h3><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">SPA Communications<\/span><\/span><p class=\"uagb-team__desc\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">My name is Ana Luiza Lanat. I am a second-year master&#8217;s student in Urban and Regional Planning at UF, with a bachelor&#8217;s in architecture and urban design. I am deeply passionate about environmental planning and design, and I enjoy creating more sustainable and inclusive urban spaces. As the Student Planning Association&#8217;s Social Media Coordinator, I develop engaging content to connect students, share planning opportunities, and build a stronger community.<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"uagb-team__social-list\"><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"mailto:lanat.a@ufl.edu\" aria-label=\"envelope\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ana-luiza-cardoso-lanat-3190492a9\/#\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_e4b372-fd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center uagb-team__stack-tablet uagb-block-6b802546\"><div class=\"uagb-team__content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-team__image-crop-circle\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/07\/lav-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"160\" width=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><h3 class=\"uagb-team__title\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Lavender Lewin<\/span><\/h3><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">SPA Online Liaison<\/span><\/span><p class=\"uagb-team__desc\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Hello! My name is Lavender Lewin, and I live in Asheville, North Carolina. I graduated from the UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Environmental Studies and started the online MURP program in January 2026. I am excited to be the online liaison this year! I look forward to monitoring the new group chat, helping to plan online events, and connecting with everyone throughout the year.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #0021a5\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><\/span><\/p><ul class=\"uagb-team__social-list\"><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"mailto:lewin.lavender@ufl.edu\" aria-label=\"envelope\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lavender-lewin-2464811a2\/\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_f4e873-e3 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap 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class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Students in the URP Program are involved in a multitude of different clubs and activities on campus. Further, the departments hosts events such as tailgates, symposiums, and anniversary celebrations that bring students, faculty, and alumni together. Please look at our&nbsp;<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/dcp-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0021a5\" class=\"stk-highlight\">DCP Events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0021a5\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">page for more information on current events going on.<br><br>Some of the clubs in which our students are involved include:<br><br><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0021a5\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The Student Planning Association (SPA)<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><br>&#8211; <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SNUflorida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0021a5\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Students for New Urbanism<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br><br>Our students also participate in study abroad programs such as:<br><br>&#8211; The Preservation Institute: Caribbean<br>&#8211; The Preservation Institute: Nantucket Summer Program<br>&#8211; Urban Planning and Design in Brazil<br>&#8211; Urban Planning and Design in China<br>&#8211; UF in Hispaniola<br><br>For more information on student involvement and study abroad programs, please contact URP administration.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10978_f407c8-12 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-c9f9dae4\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1581e155\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>URP Alumni<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-0a3274a ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-0a3274a.ugb-text{margin-top:-12px !important;padding-right:4px !important;padding-left:4px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-0a3274a > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:4px !important;padding-bottom:4px !important;padding-right:4px !important;padding-left:4px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Where do Gators go after graduation?<br><br>URP graduates from the University of Florida are leaders in government, community organizations, development and real estate firms, and private consulting practices. Because our Department enjoys an excellent national and international reputation, employment opportunities are not limited to Florida; our&nbsp;graduates are employed throughout the U.S. and the world.<br><br>Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our program and the ever-evolving role of the professional planner, our graduates can expect to perform a variety of activities in a plethora of locations throughout their careers.<br><br>The following offers but a small example of places where our graduates work:<br><br>&#8211; California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)<br>&#8211; City of Gainesville<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#8211; City of Alachua <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br>&#8211; ESRI<br>&#8211; Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)<br>&#8211; GeoAdaptive<br>&#8211; GIS Associates, Inc.<br>-Kimley-Horn<br>&#8211; LandDesign<br>&#8211; Morris Architects<br>&#8211; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)<br>&#8211; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council<br>&#8211; Urban Design Solutions, Inc.<br>&#8211; Urban Land Institute<br>&#8211; US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service<br>&#8211; WilsonMiller Stantec, Inc.<br>&#8211; WGI<br><br>How do they get there?<br><br>Our program is challenging, and faculty consistently instruct our students in the most cutting-edge research, technology, design and planning practices. Due to the rigor of our training, our program\u2019s excellent reputation, and a citizenry and legislature that recognize the need for planning, our graduates consequently enter a strong job market and find that&nbsp;their services are in considerable demand.<br><br>Our graduates also benefit from a strong network of distinguished alumni who provide contacts for new graduates as they seek employment. This network is further aided by the Department\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/advisory-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0021a5\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Professional Advisory Council<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\" class=\"stk-highlight\">, which consists of accomplished professionals from public planning agencies, non-profit organizations, and private consulting firms.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>URP Engagement The Department is proud to offer a number of opportunities for students to engage in planning-related groups and events. The Department also offers a number of international and study abroad opportunities. 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