Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Graduate Planning Society (GPS) is to provide students in the University of Arizona’s Planning Program with the support and professional tools necessary to develop leadership skills in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
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2026-2027 GPS Officers
President - Lizzy Smith - elizabethrsmith1@arizona.edu
Vice President - Sarah Simmerman - ssimmerman@arizona.edu
Secretary - Savannah Blide - sblide@arizona.edu
Treasurer - Libby Abbott - elabbott@arizona.edu
Arizona APA Rep - Liz Bates - ebates2@arizona.edu
Communications Officers - Lydia Sagastume - lydiacsc@arizona.edu, Loyda Vance - loydita@arizona.edu, and Ivan Felty - if67@arizona.edu
2025-2026
President - Amanda Grant
Vice President - Katie Beauford
Secretary - Cole Haralson
Treasurer - Erick Bieber
Arizona APA Rep - Enya Cid
Communications Officer - Marci Caballero-Reynolds