About

I’m a landscape architect based in Palm Springs, California, with nearly two decades of experience designing residential gardens, community spaces, and cultural projects. My approach combines a respect for the desert environment with a belief that landscapes should bring daily joy and lasting value.

Before establishing my independent practice, I contributed to nationally recognized projects in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. Those experiences sharpened my eye for detail and strengthened my ability to navigate complex design challenges. Today, my focus is closer to home: creating landscapes in the Coachella Valley that are beautiful, sustainable, and deeply connected to place.

Outside of work, you’ll often find me exploring nearby nature or walking the CV Link with our dog. I’m drawn to midcentury design and love hunting for finds at estate sales and the monthly Palm Springs Vintage Market. At home, I’m happily the beneficiary of my husband’s fabulous cooking!

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