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Kirsten Sinelli

Kirsten Sinelli

Junior Planner

Kirsten Sinelli is a Junior Planner at Withey Morris Baugh, where she has contributed to the firm’s planning and development cases across Arizona since joining the firm in 2025. Originally from Gold Canyon, Arizona, Kirsten brings a deep appreciation for Arizona communities and growth dynamics to her work in planning. Kirsten earned her Master of Science in Urban Planning from the University of Arizona, where she served as President of the Graduate Planning Society. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from Arizona State University, where she was actively involved in Sigma Kappa sorority.

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At Withey Morris Baugh, Kirsten assists with a variety of land use and entitlement matters, including general plan amendments, rezonings, variances, use permits, site plan approvals, permitting, and signage. She is involved with many aspects of a project’s lifecycle including conducting due diligence research and initial site evaluations, preparing and filing entitlement applications, coordinating public notifications, supporting public hearing activities, researching applicable regulations, and tracking project schedules and deliverables. Outside of the office, Kirsten enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with her fiancé and cat.

Education

  • Master of Science in Urban Planning, University of Arizona, 2025
  • Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, Arizona State University, 2023

Community Involvement

  • Junior League of Phoenix

Awards

  • APA Arizona Chapter’s Best Student Planning Project Award, 2025
  • Drachman Outreach Award, 2025

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