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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Compliance & Documentation (including Section 106 planning process)National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance & Documentation areas of expertise include: cultural landscapes, vernacular architecture, urbanism, international preservation, best practices in sustainable design, way-finding, exhibition design, public gardens/ landscapes, environmental communications and civic architecture.

Online

training/ online coursework focused on repurposing as a large scale/ public-sector landscape planner - including courses/ trainings/ webinars with Planetizen https://courses.planetizen.com/user/3166/courses, Association of American Geographers (AAG), American Planning Association (APA), ESRI, US Green Building Council (USGBC), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)

sole proprietor offering on-site landscape consultation, seasonal maintenance, planting plans, garden coaching, installation, consultation to private residential, commercial and educational clients in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Wheaton, Md

RainScapes program project reviewer/ environmental educator/ residential scale stormwater management program

Washington, Dc

Member, Screening Committee, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) As part of the Programming Team was responsible for watching and reviewing film submissions for the festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. In advance of the festival, which takes place each March, reviewed 5-7 hours of films per month, typically a mix of approximately 10 short and feature films each month between August 2021 and January 2022. Films were evaluated on the… Show more Member, Screening Committee, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) As part of the Programming Team was responsible for watching and reviewing film submissions for the festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. In advance of the festival, which takes place each March, reviewed 5-7 hours of films per month, typically a mix of approximately 10 short and feature films each month between August 2021 and January 2022. Films were evaluated on the following criteria: overall Impact, production Value, editing, originality/creativity and environmental content. Show less

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

During spring and fall seasons (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021), provided knowledge of soils, plants, irrigation, fertilizing, pruning techniques and general landscape consultation to customers at progressive, organic garden center. Provided landscape design services as a consultant.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Member, Screening Committee, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) As part of the Programming Team was responsible for watching and reviewing film submissions for the festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. In advance of the festival, which takes place each March, reviewed 5-7 hours of films per month, typically a mix of approximately 10 short and feature films each month between August 2021 and January 2022. Films were evaluated on the… Show more Member, Screening Committee, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) As part of the Programming Team was responsible for watching and reviewing film submissions for the festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. In advance of the festival, which takes place each March, reviewed 5-7 hours of films per month, typically a mix of approximately 10 short and feature films each month between August 2021 and January 2022. Films were evaluated on the following criteria: overall Impact, production Value, editing, originality/creativity and environmental content. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Member, Screening Committee, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) As part of the Programming Team was responsible for watching and reviewing film submissions for the festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. In advance of the festival, which takes place each March, reviewed 5-7 hours of films per month, typically a mix of approximately 10 short and feature films each month between August 2021 and January 2022. Films were evaluated on the… Show more Member, Screening Committee, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) As part of the Programming Team was responsible for watching and reviewing film submissions for the festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. In advance of the festival, which takes place each March, reviewed 5-7 hours of films per month, typically a mix of approximately 10 short and feature films each month between August 2021 and January 2022. Films were evaluated on the following criteria: overall Impact, production Value, editing, originality/creativity and environmental content. Show less

Washington, Dc

Neighborhood garden center located in Shaw District catering to small-scale, urban and interior plantings. Advised novice gardeners, new neighbors and long-time urban farmers on soil conservation/ management, watering, plant selection, pest identification and control and outdoor space planning.

Bethesda, Md

seasonal outdoor plant sales staff during spring and fall at progressive garden center

Washington, Dc

sole proprietorship focused on landscape design-build and environmental consulting services for residential, commercial and institutional clients in MD, VA & DC. Areas of expertise and practice include on-site consultation, soil amendment & conservation, seasonal pruning/ maintenance, bedding management & clean-up, planting plans - including selection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous materials and ornamental grasses, on-site water management strategies, landform analysis, pathway &… Show more sole proprietorship focused on landscape design-build and environmental consulting services for residential, commercial and institutional clients in MD, VA & DC. Areas of expertise and practice include on-site consultation, soil amendment & conservation, seasonal pruning/ maintenance, bedding management & clean-up, planting plans - including selection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous materials and ornamental grasses, on-site water management strategies, landform analysis, pathway & circulation system development & implementation, native plantings, habitat establishment & conservation, herb & kitchen gardens, playspaces, outdoor rooms, privacy screenings, hedge, screen & baffle establishments, management of invasive species, selection & placement of furnishings, working with historic context, pruning of trees & shrubs for form, plant health & safety, construction & maintenance of ornamental fencing, arbors & other outdoor structures, view optimization, shade plantings, container plantings, xeriscaping, balcony gardens, integrating statuary & sculpture into the garden, defining outdoor spaces with formal & informal structures, sustainable practices, public programs, land planning, documentation of historic properties. Show less

Washington, Dc (Georgetown)

Garden staff on historic property in Georgetown. Worked with volunteers and full-time buildings and grounds staff or a variety of seasonal projects. Site management guided by Cultural Landscape Report (CLR). (Fall 2016/ Spring 2018)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provide archival and digital research services for non-profit organization devoted to promoting the value of landscape architecture. Document historic and significant landscapes using visual, written and spoken word descriptions as resources.

Washington, Dc

Sole proprietorship offering consulting services to individuals, educational and non-profit sector as well as to the land development industry. Areas of expertise include multi-disciplinary planning approach | cultural landscapes | sustainable design | human-scale urbanism | environmental education | built environment | green infrastructure | historic context for design | preservation | aesthetics and land use | urban agriculture / slow food | cultural resource management | National… Show more Sole proprietorship offering consulting services to individuals, educational and non-profit sector as well as to the land development industry. Areas of expertise include multi-disciplinary planning approach | cultural landscapes | sustainable design | human-scale urbanism | environmental education | built environment | green infrastructure | historic context for design | preservation | aesthetics and land use | urban agriculture / slow food | cultural resource management | National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Compliance | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Show less

Washington, Dc

Synthesized research from current geographic thought, urban sustainability, agricultural economics, political ecology, material culture, green infrastructure, architectural history, visual studies, historical ecology and cartography in series of semester-long graduate seminars, producing publication-quality papers for each.Conducted site-specific visual surveys identifying elements defining the cultural landscape of the Great Dismal Swamp (VA/NC)Assembled historic maps of the… Show more Synthesized research from current geographic thought, urban sustainability, agricultural economics, political ecology, material culture, green infrastructure, architectural history, visual studies, historical ecology and cartography in series of semester-long graduate seminars, producing publication-quality papers for each.Conducted site-specific visual surveys identifying elements defining the cultural landscape of the Great Dismal Swamp (VA/NC)Assembled historic maps of the Albemarle-Chesapeake region into a chronology of landscape formation for the Great Dismal Swamp (ca. early 18th century to present)Presented in-progress map history to Association of American Geographers meeting, spring 2013, Los Angeles, CAPrepared guidelines for GIS version of landscape chronology of Great Dismal Swampcoursework leading to research-focused MA in Geography includes:Urban SustainabilityGeoSpatial Techniques (including ArcView/ GIS)Politcal Economy of Agriculture (rural land use/ agro-ecologyUrban Political EcologyLatin AmericaVernacular ArchitectureGreen InfrastructureArt & Architecture of Latin America Show less

Washington, Dc

Conducted primary research into performance outcomes of public policy from 100 randomly selected sites requiring LEED 2.x Gold for public projects in selected US cities. Includes comparison across climatic zones and modeling of physical/ social context of public LEED Gold Certified projects using GISDevelopment and application of in depth survey of scoring system for LEED Gold versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2

Environmental Planning - Mapped on-site features such as tree and forest stands, soil types and capabilities, slope analyses, wetlands, hydrology and cultural resources in conjunction with survey crews documenting features of a site forest/ tree-stand delineations, slope analyses, soils, wetlands, hydrology and cultural resources.Developed detailed tree and forest protection measures as called for by current practices in arboriculture for inclusion with Construction/ Bid Documents… Show more Environmental Planning - Mapped on-site features such as tree and forest stands, soil types and capabilities, slope analyses, wetlands, hydrology and cultural resources in conjunction with survey crews documenting features of a site forest/ tree-stand delineations, slope analyses, soils, wetlands, hydrology and cultural resources.Developed detailed tree and forest protection measures as called for by current practices in arboriculture for inclusion with Construction/ Bid Documents. Landscape Architecture - Performed site inventory & analysis prior to proposed site plan development. Specified seed mixes, native grasses, perennials, woody shrubs and trees for stormwater management facilities. Developed detailed planting plans for inclusion in Construction Document sets and provided cost estimates of plant materials for clients. Show less

Montgomery Village, Md

Compiled feasibility studies for potential clients based on zoning analysis and research into site capabilities. Conducted site inventories of existing conditions in conjunction with survey crews documenting features of a site (forest/ tree-stand delineations, slope analyses, soils, wetlands, hydrology, and cultural resources)Hand-Rendered Site Plans and other presentation drawings for public review. Designed Planting Plans in conjunction with client needs and site development plan… Show more Compiled feasibility studies for potential clients based on zoning analysis and research into site capabilities. Conducted site inventories of existing conditions in conjunction with survey crews documenting features of a site (forest/ tree-stand delineations, slope analyses, soils, wetlands, hydrology, and cultural resources)Hand-Rendered Site Plans and other presentation drawings for public review. Designed Planting Plans in conjunction with client needs and site development plan. Monitored health and suitability of plantings for stormwater management facilities. Show less

Mclean, Va

Conducted secondary archival and site-based research while documenting anticipated impacts to Cultural Resources of proposed Federal undertakings per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Edited NEPA documents for content area (Cultural Resources, Visual Impacts, Historic Preservation, Cultural Landscapes). Served as `in-house' subject area specialist on National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), advising Project Managers on compliance issues and implementing strategies for… Show more Conducted secondary archival and site-based research while documenting anticipated impacts to Cultural Resources of proposed Federal undertakings per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Edited NEPA documents for content area (Cultural Resources, Visual Impacts, Historic Preservation, Cultural Landscapes). Served as `in-house' subject area specialist on National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), advising Project Managers on compliance issues and implementing strategies for documentation. Show less

landscape design & outdoor plant sales staff

Mapped anticipated visual impacts to identified and eligible historicproperties (historic districts, buildings and structures and culturallandscapes) within a defined viewshed based on field assessments, visual simulations and understanding of physical context.Documented Historic Properties as required by given State HistoricPreservation Offices (SHPO) using archival research, field studies and photography to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.

Conducted secondary archival research in writing landscape history for Great Falls Tavern site in preparation of Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI). Conducted site surveys of landscape components, archeological sites and historic buildings and structures as part of the preparation of the CLI. Documented Historic Landscape resources with written description and photographic record.

B.A., Geography/ Africana Studies

Elective-based humanities curriculum focused on the practice of critical reading, communication of ideas and findings and immersion.

Master’S Degree, Geography

Activities and Societies: Association of American Geographers Mid-career master's degree drew from current scholarship in geography.

Mla, Landscape Architecture

Activities and Societies: ASLA Professional degree curriculum included coursework in allied fields of natural resource planning, urban.

Non-Credit Certificate, Historic Gardens, Landscape Preservation, Cultural Landscapes, Land Use Planning

Graduate School Of Environment & Information Sciences

During six-month Scholarship conducted field work and visual documentation of urban infrastructure design within an urban context.

Graduate Coursework, Urban & Regional Planning (Murp)

Land Use Law - Historic Preservation Planning - Urban Design Policy (case studies) - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Planners -

Education record

Education record