Kathy Pease, AICP

Kathy Pease, AICP, is a highly experienced planning consultant based in Granite Bay, California, with over 35 years in city planning and environmental consulting. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is a certified member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Throughout her career, Kathy has worked with a range of public agencies and private clients, including NASA Ames Research Center, the City of Roseville, and multiple Northern California jurisdictions. She specializes in long-range planning, specific plans, environmental impact reports, and economic development initiatives, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to guide sustainable urban growth.

Kathy began her career with an internship at the City of Pleasanton, which launched her trajectory in municipal planning. She later advanced to associate planner at the City of San Jose and joined NASA Ames Research Center, contributing to the executive team overseeing the transition of Moffett Field from Navy to NASA control. Following a successful period as an environmental consultant preparing complex Environmental Impact Reports for billion-dollar projects in Silicon Valley, Kathy spent 18 years at the City of Roseville, rising to Planning Manager and overseeing long-range planning efforts encompassing thousands of residential units and multiple specific plans. Since 2018, she has served as an independent consultant, supporting Northern California communities on projects such as downtown revitalization, infill development, and large-scale residential planning.

Passionate about balancing professional excellence with personal fulfillment, Kathy attributes her success to persistence, dedication, and a focus on delivering outstanding service to her clients. She believes that a fulfilling career is possible when paired with flexibility and personal balance, which allows her to maintain her professional commitments while enjoying time with her two dogs and outdoor activities. Beyond her consulting work, Kathy mentors young planners through the American Planning Association Sacramento chapter, helping to guide the next generation of planning professionals while fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the field.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

• University of California, Santa Barbara – Bachelor’s degree, Environmental Studies

• Multiple statewide planning awards
• Outstanding Planning Excellence Award for the Marysville Downtown Specific Plan

• American Planning Association (APA)
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)

• Mentor for American Planning Association Sacramento chapter - 9-month mentorship program for young planners