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Our candidates for the General Assembly

General Assembly Student/licentiate members for 2026 

There are three vacancies for student/licentiate members on the RTPI General Assembly in 2026/27.

Student/licentiate members are elected by registered student and licentiate members of the RTPI, who will be sent a unique code from Mi-Voice to use when casting their vote. Voting closes at 5pm on 15 September 2025.

The four candidates standing for election are shown below with their nomination statement summary.

To view the candidates' nomination statements in full, please visit the Mi-Voice voting site.

Dylan Lewis-Creser

Running for re-election, bringing experience of third/voluntary sector work and strong advocacy for student/licentiate members and the planning profession externally and internally.

Aishwarya Patil

I will bring a fresh perspective, strong commitment, and collaborative mindset to support inclusive debate and help shape the future of planning practice.

Clarizza Tabbada

An engaged city planning student bringing academic insight and professional experience in renewable energy development - ready to represent and contribute to policy conversations that matter.

Sheshaagilandam Vallinayagam

Applying research on DPIF and planning tech to support inclusive reforms and enhance student involvement across UK councils.