Landscape Designer & Office Manager
With over 8 years of experience, I’ve worked as a Landscape Designer & Office Manager in some capacity since 2016. After earning my Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts and a Minor in Landscape Architecture from the University of Idaho, I moved to the Seattle area in 2014, where I began my career in marketing. In 2016, I made the exciting transition (back) to landscape design, where I met and worked with Kryssie at a design firm in Snohomish. After relocating back to Idaho in 2018, my husband and I welcomed our daughter in 2020. We then packed up once more in 2024 and made the move to Minneapolis, where we finally feel at home. Since March 2021, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kismet Design, helping to bring outdoor spaces to life.
I take designs from concept to completion, inputting everything in CAD from base plans to conceptual layouts to planting & lighting plans. I also wear multiple hats by contributing to our marketing efforts, including managing social media, blog posts, website updates, portfolio updates, and newsletters. I help keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly with meeting scheduling, client emails, and bid preparation.
I have a particular love for geometric designs with bold, clean lines that draw the eye toward a striking focal point, while still maintaining a sense of warmth and balance by incorporating plants of varying textures and colors.
One of the most rewarding aspects of landscape design for me is transforming underutilized spaces into beautiful, functional environments that encourage families to spend more time together outdoors. I am always inspired by the way a thoughtfully designed landscape can have such a profound impact on the home and the family.
Outside of work, when I’m not deep in CAD or chasing after my little one, I can often be found reading, playing video games, trying (and often failing) to keep my houseplants alive, or creating handmade art pieces through woodburning and embroidery. Designing beautiful, livable spaces and finding the balance between creativity and practicality is my true passion.