Katelynn Morgenstern, AICP, on Planning, Social Media, and Finding Your Voice as an Introvert

What does being an introvert in a profession centered on
community and collaboration mean? For Katelynn Morgenstern, AICP,
Director of Planning and Zoning in Kennett Township,
Pennsylvania, navigating networking and building a brand used to
feel daunting—until she discovered the power of social media to
build authentic connections, explore planning passions beyond her
day job, and grow her confidence. Through her online persona
@CityPlannerKate, Katelynn cultivated a meaningful network that
helped her engage in person with more ease, while exploring
under-addressed topics like equity and hostile architecture.


On this episode of People Behind the Plans, APA Editor in
Chief Meghan Stromberg sits down with Kate at the NPC25 in Denver
to talk about her journey from overwhelmed first-time conference
attendee to confident speaker and thought leader. They explore
how social media can be a powerful tool for introverted planners,
why authenticity matters more than algorithm hacks, and how to
stay connected while protecting your well-being.


Episode URL:
https://planning.org/podcast/katelynn-morgenstern-aicp-on-planning-social-media-and-finding-your-voice-as-an-introvert/