Wendy Nowak

Wendy Nowak, AICP is a Principal at PlaceWorks, where expertise lies in facilitation, community engagement, outreach, specific plans, general plans, entitlement, grant writing, and government relationships. With extensive experience in projects such as the Housing Promise in Long Beach and the LGBTQ+ Cultural District Strategic Improvement Plan, Wendy has made significant contributions to various city planning initiatives. Additionally, Wendy serves as a National Ambassador for IAP2 USA, is a founding member of the Emerging Orange County Chapter, and participates on the Planning Programs Advisory Board at the University of Southern California. Previous roles include Adjunct Professor at USC, Associate Planner at Compass Telecom, and Assistant Planner for the City of Huntington Beach. Wendy holds a BS and a Master of Planning from the University of Southern California.