I have more than 16 years of experience in the design and development fields, and a passion for sustainability and human health in the built environment. In my current position, I provide financial analysis and project management, coordinate the work of the design and development team, direct in-house landscape architectural work, and assist with both business and human resource development. When I'm not crunching numbers or doing market research, I try to escape to the mountains for hiking and camping adventures, or to one of the many live performance venues DC offers.
I hold a Master's degree in Commercial Real Estate from Georgetown University with a concentration in commercial development, and a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech with a minor in horticulture. I have been a professionally licensed landscape architect (PLA) since 2005, am a LEED Green Associate, and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).
SGA Cos., LLC, Bethesda, MD, US, Development Associate
Provide financial analysis, valuation and project support to the firm President and CEO.
Coordinate the work of the development team and consultants (architects, engineers, outside firms, contractor, etc.), monitoring and expediting the development process.
Research and obtain information regarding all applicable codes and regulations which would affect the successful development of the project and determine timelines.
Business development/qualify opportunities for both real estate development and professional services contracts.
Georgetown University, Washington, DC, US, Masters, Real Estate
The Georgetown Master in Real Estate provides in-depth understanding across multiple facets of the commercial real estate industry, including development, finance, sustainability, construction, and management. Students study active real estate markets across the U.S. and around the world through a blend of case studies and practical, hands-on application.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, US, Bachelors, Bachelors of Landscape Architecture
The five-year BLA professional degree program engages students in courses and extra-curricula activities that develop and hone a wide-range of skills necessary to practice landscape architecture. Combining design and design-thinking, creativity, science, problem-solving, and community collaboration, the Landscape Architecture Program at Virginia Tech guides students as they develop their skills and make their place as designers and planners of the built environment. The program is built around a 4-credit studio course each semester for the first 4 years, followed with a year-long (8 credit) senior project, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding and application of landscape architecture fields of study.
