A social planner is someone who works towards improving the social and economic conditions of a community. There are several synonyms for such a professional, which include community organizer, policy analyst, social worker, community developer, community advocate, and community mobilizer. A community organizer is an individual who brings people together to work towards improving their community. A policy analyst studies social policies and formulates recommendations for policymakers. A social worker is someone who helps people deal with personal and social problems. A community developer is an individual who helps build stronger and more resilient communities. Meanwhile, a community advocate works to promote the interests of a particular community, while a community mobilizer seeks to empower communities to take collective action.