Undergraduate degree: University of Michigan School of Art and Design, photography, 2009

Age: 26

Prior to SNRE: I worked for three years as a staff photographer and videographer for the local Ann Arbor newspaper, AnnArbor.com.

Why Landscape Architecture?: I want to design landscapes that not only improve the environment, but engage the surrounding community. I believe that cities shouldn't exist separately from natural landscapes, that there is a way for them to coexist to the benefit of each other.

The best part of SNRE so far: Getting to solve problems with people from all different backgrounds, learning from my classmates and sharing my own knowledge.

“SNREdiest” thing she’s done: Tried (unsuccessfully) to pull a five-inch-long thorn off of a honey locust tree in front of a church downtown to show off to my classmates.

After graduation: I would like to design and plan more natural and multi-functional landscapes in urban areas.