I was born and raised in a small town in Southeastern Washington and lived periodically in Central Oregon, where I was exposed to an entirely different landscape and community type. I found my passion in art at a young age, and experimented with painting, drawing, photography and pottery. I realized this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life: be creative. At 16 and 17, I was exposed to architecture and horticulture. I became interested in plants, but still had a desire to draw and engineer geometrically and logically.
After enrolling in the University of Idaho at 18 as an architecture major, I found the Landscape Architecture department and immediately changed my degree status to B.S.L.A. In May of 2014, I completed my degree at the U of I, and applied for my M.L.A. through U of I’s seamless application process. After my acceptance into the program, I enrolled in the Summer Study Abroad program to Cremolino, Italy and experienced 6 weeks of Italian culture, food and landscape. I have recently transferred to the University of Idaho Boise campus to further my education and experience Urban Design through the Idaho Urban Research Design Center.
I have experience in both landscape design and landscape maintenance, as well as experience with wholesale nursery companies that provide product nationwide. My goal is to specialize in restoration and conservation to preserve native lands, including wildlife. Preserving landscapes is undeniably important in a world that is becoming highly urbanized. Urban agriculture and the use of UA as a community program has become a newly found interest as well, due to the desire for sustainable communities and youth involvement.
I have participated in the Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (SCASLA) and the University of Idaho’s fastpitch club, where I held presidency for approximately 2 years. I enjoy outdoor activities and a variety of arts and craft construction.
I hope you enjoy looking at my work, and please feel free to ask questions or provide commentary.