about

My connection to the land began early—growing up on 17 acres filled with goats, chickens, rabbits, rescue animals, flower beds, a vegetable garden, and a small orchard. Working with the earth has always brought me joy.

I studied Environmental Science and Resource Management at the University of Washington, where I focused on urban ecosystems. After spending years in the green building industry, I felt called back to the outdoors and shifted my career to landscape design.

Transforming my own yard from a patch of dry grass into a colorful, pollinator-friendly haven was a turning point. That experience deepened my belief in the power of green spaces to support both thriving ecosystems and strong communities—right in our own neighborhoods.

I've volunteered at Kubota Garden for over a decade, and it was a gardener there who first pointed me to Edmonds College for plant ID classes. That recommendation sparked a passion for landscape design and the design/build process—a holistic approach that brings together creativity, craft, and care.

Today, I'm grateful to work in a field that blends artistry and function, time outdoors, and the chance to collaborate with people who care about their environment.

When I'm not working, you will find me hiking, biking, tending my garden with my 5-year-old, or traveling with my family.