About Me

Innovative landscape architect with 10+ years of experience designing sustainable, ecologically-focused landscapes for urban and rural environments. Specialized in creating resilient spaces that balance environmental stewardship with human experience. Passionate about climate-adaptive design, native plant communities, and green infrastructure. Dedicated to collaborative, context-sensitive approaches that enhance biodiversity while creating meaningful places for people.

Professional Experience

Urban Ecosystems Design

Senior Landscape Architect

2017 - Present

Portland, OR

Lead designer for public and private landscape projects focusing on ecological restoration and sustainable urban spaces. Manage project teams, client relationships, and design development from concept through construction.

  • Designed award-winning 12-acre urban park featuring innovative stormwater management reducing runoff by 85%
  • Led development of sustainable landscape guidelines adopted by three municipalities
  • Secured $3.2M grant funding for community-based green infrastructure projects

Greenspace Partners

Project Landscape Architect

2013 - 2017

Seattle, WA

Designed and managed diverse landscape projects including urban plazas, corporate campuses, and ecological restoration. Coordinated with engineers, architects, and environmental scientists.

  • Completed 6 LEED-certified landscape projects with Sustainable SITES Initiative certification
  • Developed innovative native plant palette reducing water consumption by 60% across projects
  • Created community engagement strategy increasing public participation in design process by 75%

Peterson Landscape Architecture

Landscape Designer

2010 - 2013

San Francisco, CA

Contributed to residential and commercial landscape design projects. Prepared construction documents, plant palettes, and presentation materials.

  • Designed drought-resistant landscapes for 15+ high-end residential properties
  • Developed digital design workflow improving production efficiency by 35%

Education

Harvard Graduate School of Design

Master of Landscape Architecture

2007 - 2010

Cambridge, MA

University of California, Berkeley

B.S. Environmental Science

2003 - 2007

Berkeley, CA

Contact

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