Yexsy Schomberg (Candidate for Vice-President for Membership and Outreach Services)

Professional Experience: 

• 2018-Current: Owner & Planning Principal; URBANA 
• 2013-2018: Senior Project Manager; Cotleur & Hearing 
• 2010-2013: PBC Safe Routes to Schools Coordinator; School District of PBC Planning Dept 
• 2010: Planning Intern; School District of PBC Planning Dept 
• 2010: Site & Project Manager Intern; Lake Worth Resource Center 
• 2006-2007: Property Manager Assistant; Wellington Management 
• 2003-2006: Commercial Land Acquisition Assistant; Coldwell Bankers 

Educational Background: 

• 2012: Florida Atlantic University: Master of Public Administration – Magna Cum Laude 
• 2012: Florida Atlantic University: Nonprofit Management Executive Certification 
• 2009: Florida Atlantic University: Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning – Summa Cum Laude 
• 2008: Palm Beach State College: Associate of Architecture – Honors Distinction 
• 1995: Antonio Jose de Sucre University; Associate of Civil Construction Design 

APA Florida/APA Experience: 

• 2018-2020: APA Florida - Vice President of Membership Services 
• 2018: APA Florida - Conference Host Committee Member 
• 2014-2018: APA Florida Treasure Coast Section - FAU Liaison (FAU Membership Program) 
• 2014-2018: APA Florida Treasure Coast Section - Local Events Volunteer 
• 2014-2017: APA Florida - Conference Gold Sponsor  
• 2013-2017: APA Florida Treasure Coast Section - Young Planners Group Ambassador  
• 2016-2017: APA Florida Treasure Coast Section - Conference Volunteer 
• 2009-2012: APA Florida - Conference Volunteer  

Position Statement 

I have had the pleasure to serve the APA Florida Chapter as the Vice President of Membership for the 2018-2020 term and it has been, without reservation, one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in my professional and personal life. Engaging with planning professionals from around the State and from a wide array of planning backgrounds and specializations has widened my perspective about planning and helped me to develop a higher level of appreciation for our industry and those engaging in it on a daily basis. The APA Florida Chapter is the number one trusted professional organization for students, officials, the public, and professional planners interested in making a difference in their communities and environment, and I want to help maintain that trust while increasing the experience and services to our membership.