Amanda Shipton, a seasoned urban and regional planner with 25 years of experience, has recently founded Align Strategy + Projects, a consultancy firm based in Western Australia. With a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from Curtin University of Technology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Management from The University of Western Australia, Amanda has an excellent track record of delivering well-planned and developed projects that aim to achieve great community outcomes and the effective use of land and assets. She has worked with organizations and communities to assist in furthering their objectives with an understanding of project governance and approvals environment, stakeholder engagement, and communication. Her areas of expertise include urban and regional growth and livability, strategic land planning and tenure, affordable and social housing, community development strategies, and procurement, among others. Amanda's experience includes senior planning and manager roles at the Department of Planning, Housing Authority WA, and Elton Consulting.