The Section has been bustling with activity, including the National Planning Conference in Denver and the upcoming California Northern Awards Gala on May 15th, which will honor outstanding individuals and groups in planning. The International Program trip to Baja, Mexico, led by Hing Wong, FAICP, and Alex Hinds, marked a significant post-COVID milestone, fostering connections with local communities. Preparations for the Chapter Conference, Waves of Change – Reconnecting Communities, set for September 28 to October 1, 2025, in Monterey, are underway, thanks to Co-Chairs Michael P. Cass, Florentina Craciun, AICP, and Afshan Hamid, AICP. The Board welcomes Martin Reyes,…