It was an honor for Dr. Mary Beth to deliver the opening Keynote Session on Saturday, March 29th, at the 2025 National Planning Conference (NPC25) hosted by the American Planning Association in Denver.
Her keynote focused on the power of resilience — a crucial skill for navigating challenges, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in the planning profession. Together with the audience, she explored strategies to adapt, thrive, and lead with strength, no matter what obstacles arise.
The following day, Dr. Mary Beth hosted an interactive breakout session, where participants learned how to put the principles she introduced in her keynote into practice.
The NPC25 was a significant event for planning professionals, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights from industry leaders, and envision the future of planning.
Dr. Mary Beth was thrilled to share this empowering session and join an inspiring lineup of speakers and innovators at the conference. The event aimed to encourage attendees to reimagine the future of planning together.
