Landscape Designer & Artist with an affinity for the natural world and creating equitable green space for historically marginalized communities. Seeking to utilize experiences in Spatial Justice Design, Accessibility, Community Engagement, Landscape & Graphic Design.
Remy Chong, New York, NY, US, Jim Diego Fellow / Project Associate
- Spearheaded data synthesis, rendering, green infrastructure design, and community engagement initiatives for concurrent projects in low-income neighborhoods, including Queensboro, Woodside, and Jackson Heights.
- Facilitated participatory design processes, ensuring the voices of underrepresented groups shaped the development of community spaces.
- Developed comprehensive design solutions to address spatial and environmental needs of diverse communities.
AIR Collaborative, Spatial Design Intern
- Contributed to the curation and design of projects addressing walking and food accessibility for underserved populations.
- Led the design and construction phases of an ADA-compliant garden with multisensory plants, enhancing accessibility and interaction for the disabled community.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure designs met the practical and sensory needs of the community.
Private / Freelance, Landscape Designer
- Designed and implemented an interactive herb garden and outdoor kitchen for a STEM private school, enhancing student engagement with nature.
- Created concept and schematic landscape design with drawing submission packages and site plans for plan processing and implementation.
- Managed multiple design phases, including schematic plans and planting palettes, ensuring alignment with client specifications and educational goals.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Minor in Green Technology
Graduated Cum Laude
Involvement:
NJ ASLA Student Club President
RU Cultural Dance Club
RU Thrifty Club
Constructed Compost Bins for Landscape Architecture Dept
NJ ASLA Student Honors Award, Award
Official ASLA Student Honors Award
SEBS Going Global Scholarship, Scholarship
Independent research grant on Japanese Landscape Gardens
Howard Bodner Master Gardener Scholarship, Scholarship
Cum Laude, Honorable Mention
Graduated with 3.5 GPA
NJ Education Foundation Scholarship, Scholarship
Award for writing on Landscape Architecture
