Joan Ling, an adjunct professor in the department of urban planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, was recently named “Woman of the Year” in Los Angeles County’s Third District for her work to improve public policy, legislation and government regulations that impact quality of life.
District 3 Supervisor Sheila Kuehl presented the award to Ling on March 9 at the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles.
The L.A. County Commission for Women and the Board of Supervisors honors a “Woman of the Year” from each supervisorial district annually in March in celebration of Women’s History Month.
“These awards," according to Kuehl's website, "provide an opportunity to lift up and recognize courageous and dedicated women for their outstanding accomplishments in seeking gender equity as well as their valued contributions in addressing a variety of wellness and quality of life issues facing women throughout the County of Los Angeles.”
Last year, Ling was the the UCLA urban planning department's Alumna of the Year. Her projects include the first multi-family structure in the country awarded the gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Learn more about Ling and the award at Kuehl's website.