Carolina Planning Journal

Bridging Theory and Practice Since 1974

Editorial Board

A photograph of Samantha Pace smiling in front of a wooded background

Samantha Pace | Editor-in-Chief, Carolina Planning Journal

Samantha is a third year in a dual Masters program in City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill and Environmental Management at Duke University. She is interested in climate resilience and adaptation, public spaces, and urban design. After receiving her undergraduate degree in Industrial Design from North Carolina State University, she worked at a biotechnology start-up in Research Triangle Park for 3 years. In her free time, Samantha enjoys camping, live music, block printing, and making pizzas.

Joe Wilson | Managing Editor, Angles Blog

Joe Wilson is a second-year master’s student in the Department of City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he is specializing in Housing and Community Development. Before returning to school, Joe worked as an assistant teacher in Carrboro and an urban education fellow in Brooklyn, experiences which continue to shape his understanding of and interest in cities. Outside of planning, Joe enjoys running, watching baseball, and visiting the zoo.