All episodes

Understanding Proposition 45: Perspectives, Implications, and Practical Effects

Permitting the Future of Energy Storage ft. Laurel Glass Lees, Hydrostor

Navigating San Diego Bay, ft. Sid Voorakkara, Port of San Diego

Live from the AEP State Conference: The Abundance Agenda: What Part Does CEQA Really Play, ft. Corinne Lytle Bonine, Mindy Fogg & Matt Klopfenstein

Protecting California's Wild Places ft. Armando Quintero, California State Parks

Expanding Equitable Access to California's Parks ft. Kindley Walsh Lawlor, Parks California

CEQA Series: Fair Argument Standard, ft. Corinne Lytle Bonine, Kristin Blackson, and Matt Klopfenstein

Leading with Kindness and Joy, ft. Florentina Craciun, LSA

Advancing California's Climate Agenda, ft. Senator Catherine S. Blakespear, California Senate District 38

Championing Coastal Resiliency and Environmental Policy, ft. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, California District 77

Bridging Sectors for Sustainable Solutions, ft. Anne Middleton, WILDCOAST

Amplifying Student Voices in Environmental Leadership, ft. Xela Brainin Godinez, CSU Channel Islands Student

Connecting People with Nature through Regenerative Design: ft. Andrea Doonan horticulture + design

Building Partnerships for Regional Innovation, ft. Josh Metz, Monterey Bay DART

Launching a Community-Powered Climate Week ft. Erika Rodriguez, Nadi Marketing + San Diego Climate Week

Implementing California's Waste Reduction Goals, ft. Steve Weihe, County of San Diego & Lisa Wood, TRC Companies

Building an Employee-Owned Environmental Legacy, ft. Leslie Moulton-Post, Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

Building Inclusive Environmental Workplaces, ft. Taylor Morgan, Ascent

Bridging Science and Strategy, ft. John Dietler, Ph.D., SWCA Environmental Consultants

Elevating Early Career Voices in Planning, ft. Megan Musolf, City of Carpinteria

Empowering Planners Through Leadership, ft. Lesley Owning, HELIX Environmental

Seeds of Change, Waves of Progress: 2025 AEP Conference Insights

Protecting California’s Landscapes, ft. Bridget Fithian, Sierra Foothill Conservancy

Protecting Native Lands: Environmental Sovereignty, ft. Cynthia R. Harris, National Congress of American Indians’ Institute for Environmental Sovereignty

Mentoring Future Environmental Professionals, ft. Cameron Lukos, GPA Consulting

Championing Climate Action Planning, ft. Shelby Rust Busó, City of San Diego

Shaping Flood Control Policy ft. Joan Valle, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

Expanding the Narrative, ft. Chief Esparza and Claudia Garcia

Cultivating Change in Social & Environmental Justice, ft. Clayton Tschudy, San Diego Canyonlands

Riding the Winds of Change, ft. Jenny Vick, HDR

CEQA Series: Considerations for Commercial Development, ft. Andrew Saba, Stockdale Capital Partners

CEQA Series: VMT Mitigation in California, ft. Tim Haile, Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Meghan Macias, EPD Solutions.

Planning for a Sustainable Future, ft. Pedro Peterson, Ph.D., California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Integrating Generative AI in the Workplace, ft. Gayani R. Weerasinghe, Esq. & Hobson Lane

Reimagining Transportation, ft. Cheryl Croshere, Ph.D., Sacramento TMA and 50 Corridor TMA

Advocating for Mentorship, ft. Jenny Delumo, San Francisco Planning Department

Navigating Your Career Path, ft. Kevin Cunningham, Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District

Inspiring Leadership for a Sustainable Future, ft. Audrey Zagazeta, Circlepoint

Embracing Synchronicity in Your Career, ft. Michael Brandman, Ph.D.

Leading the Way in Environmental Stewardship, ft. Julie Regan, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

2023 AEP Conference Chronicles: Attendee Wrap Up

AEP Mentoring Program ft. Corinne Lytle Bonine and Konnie Dobreva

Advocating for Change Using Policy, ft. Mikey Knab, Climate Action Campaign

Balancing Landscape Design with Ecological Function, ft. Julie Johnstone, Great Ecology

CEQA Series: Legislative Review Committee ft. William Halligan, Matt Klopfenstein, and Kristin Blackson

Educating & Influencing Future Generations, ft. Shane Coopersmith aka Sustainable Shane

Using Data to Drive Change, ft. Dr. Cindy J. Lin, Hey Social Good

Decarbonizing the Built Environment, ft. David Hodgins, Sustento Group

AEP Climate Change Committee: Volunteering for Change, ft. Michael Hendrix, Jennifer Reed, & Rich Walter

Leading an Environmental Consulting Firm, ft. Tania Treis and Susanne Heim, Panorama Environmental

CEQA Series: CEQA Reform to Advance Climate Action, ft. Ethan Elkind, UC Berkeley

Intergenerational Series: Leading by Example ft. Corinne Lytle Bonine, Chambers Group and Nancy Lytle

Addressing People & Culture in the Environmental Profession ft. La Mikia Castillo, Castillo Consulting Partners

Mentoring the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders ft. Carey Fernandes, Dudek

Creating Sustainable Communities, ft. Jose Bodipo-Memba and Christopher Mundhenk

CEQA Series: UC Berkeley Housing Ruling, ft. Andrew Keatts, Howard Blackson, and Kristin Blackson

CEQA Series: A World Without CEQA ft. Kristin Blackson, Harris & Associates

Planning for the Future of California Transportation, ft. Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)

Environmental Planning for Rural Jurisdictions ft. Bob Brown, SNH Engineers & Geologists

Establishing Creditability for Environmental Professionals ft. Betty Dehoney, Dehoney Consulting LLC

Building Relationships to Make A Difference ft. Shona Ganguly, The Nature Conservancy

Using a Private Sector Approach to Public Sector Leadership, ft. Adam Rush, City of Banning

Leadership in the Public Sector ft. Mindy Fogg, County of Ventura

Building Community Through Planning ft. Meredith Reynolds, City of Long Beach

Leading through Law, Business and Policy ft. Amy Steinfeld, Brownstein

Uncovering a Career in Cultural Resources ft. Annemarie Cox, PanGIS, Inc.

Becoming an Expert Environmental Planner ft. Terry Rivasplata, ICF

Finding your Purpose ft. Brian Mooney, RICK Engineering Company

Environmental Planning for Environmental Justice ft. Claudia Garcia, ICF

The Importance of Mentorship ft. Marie Campbell, Sapphos Environmental

Networking into Environmental Leadership ft. Katie Laybourn, Harris & Associates