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Melissa Dickens, AICP

Melissa Dickens, AICP

Senior Planner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Planning and Policy Manager at Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission

  • Education

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Urban Studies/Affairs

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2006 - 2007
      Master of City and Regional Planning Environmental Planning and Growth Management Concentration

  • Experience

    • Engelhardt, Hammer & Associates

      Jan 2007 - Mar 2013
      Senior Planner

    • Southwest Florida Water Management District

      Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
      Staff Planner and Project Manager

    • Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission

      Jan 2016 - now
      Strategic Planning and Policy Manager

      Previously Community Planner II and Senior Planner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AICP

      American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melissa Dickens, AICP
      FPRA Image Award - Tampa Bay Chapter Florida Public Relations Association Mar 2015 The Image Awards program recognizes outstanding public relations programs in Florida where winners demonstrate the best examples of innovation, planning and design. Received this regional award for work on the Southern Water Use Caution Area stakeholder outreach project for the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • VP of Professional Development

      Issued by Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) on Jan 2025
      Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida)Associated with Melissa Dickens, AICP

    • Vice Chair - Women and Planning Division

      Issued by American Planning Association on Jan 2021
      American Planning AssociationAssociated with Melissa Dickens, AICP

    • VP Communications

      Issued by Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) on Jan 2021
      Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida)Associated with Melissa Dickens, AICP

    • Water and Planning Network Steering Committee

      Issued by American Planning Association on Jan 2018
      American Planning AssociationAssociated with Melissa Dickens, AICP

    • Director of Membership - Women and Planning Division

      Issued by American Planning Association on Feb 2019
      American Planning AssociationAssociated with Melissa Dickens, AICP

    • Sun Coast Section Chair

      Issued by Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) on Dec 2013
      Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida)Associated with Melissa Dickens, AICP