Undergraduate degree: University of Michigan, English/Program in the Environment, 2009

Age: 25

Prior to SNRE: I was trying very hard to become a writer. I had an internship with Alpinist magazine, wrote for a climbing company called Vertical Girl, and applied to jobs everywhere.

Why Landscape Architecture?: I knew I wanted to become a landscape architect when I took Woody Plants in 2008. It just became a matter of when. I was looking for a career that could combine both my artistic skills and my interest in science. Found it!

The best part of SNRE so far: The big projects. Last semester we made designs for the AIA Detroit Riverfront Competition, and currently we are redesigning a school playground in the city. We've had a lot of fun working with the kids to find out what they'd like to see in their new schoolyard.

“SNREdiest” thing she’s done: Hmm, not sure. Though I was involved in a discussion about having a protractor rave at the beginning of the school year.

After graduation: I'm most interested in park design or restoration.