Growing up on the suburban-rural edge of Chicagoland, I developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. From camping trips to hours spent exploring local trails, nature has always been a central part of my life. At the same time, I cultivated a love for creativity through drawing, sewing, and designing—activities that allowed me to bring ideas to life with my hands and imagination.

When I discovered the field of landscape architecture, it felt like the perfect fusion of my passions: the outdoors, design, and creating meaningful connections between people and their environment. I pursued this calling at the University of Illinois, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture in May of 2024.

Now, I am inspired to design spaces that balance the needs of people and the planet. My goal is to create landscapes that are not only functional and beautiful but also sustainable and regenerative, fostering harmony between human activity and natural systems.