Planning Journey: Ana Cubas chats about her planning firm, growing up in El Salvador and exploring Los Angeles as a teenager

Plan Dulce Podcast

In this episode we hear from Ana Cubas, a professional with over 20 years’ experience in government, non-profit, and private sectors. Ana comes from an immigrant background, is the first in her family to graduate from college, and has devoted her life to helping others.

Ana's mission is to focus on working with companies that spur job and economic development, that are socially conscious and are in the center of innovation.

Ana's focus on the environment comes from her humble beginnings growing up in El Salvador, where she grew up in a small town with plenty of green spaces and clean air.

Her love for urban planning and public policy stems from her journey as a 10-year old immigrant growing up in Los Angeles, her activism at U.C. Berkeley, and her academic studies obtaining her Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Princeton University.

Ana established her company in 2013 and officially incorporated in 2017. She obtained her certifications from the State, LA Metro, LA City/County, OCTA and others.

Co-host: Haydee Urita-Lopez, Principal City Planner for the Los Angeles City Planning Department

Co-host: Grecia White, New Mobility Planner with the City of Boston.

Producer: Haydee Urita-Lopez

Editor: Grecia White

Plan Dulce is a podcast by the Latinos and Planning Division of the American Planning Association.