ANITA YAP, FOUNDER & Principal
Anita Yap is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in community development, public policy, and community engagement in Oregon. She is a leader in innovation and sustainability, leading communities in alternative systems planning and innovative approaches to community planning. Anita brings her personal approach with active listening and engagement to empower diverse communities to influence public policy decision-making. Anita is actively involved in community service and brings a focus on equity and a culturally competent approach to working with people and communities. She also has expertise in strategic planning and assisting with organizational strategies with an equity, diversity, and inclusion focus.
Anita holds a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, Planning Public Policy and Management from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Oregon State University. She is a Fellow with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Anita received the Governor’s Livability Award, Women of Vision Award from the Daily Journal of Commerce, Women of the Achievement from the Oregon Commission for Women, and the Distinguished Leadership by a Professional Planner from the American Planning Association.
Contact: anita@mcc-pdx.com