With the start of Women’s History Month just days away, ASLA and the Women in Landscape Architecture Professional Practice Network (WILA PPN) have two opportunities to share:
Submit a Photo
Are you a licensed landscape architect who identifies as a woman or womxn? National ASLA is putting together a video celebrating women in landscape architecture, and we need your help to make it representative. If you’re interested in contributing, please send a photo of yourself to Katie Cain by Wednesday, February 28. Photos should have a 9:16 aspect ratio (vertical orientation).
Submit a WILA Profile
For Women’s History Month 2024 and beyond, the Women in Landscape Architecture PPN is launching a call for submissions from women in the profession (self-nominations and nominations welcome!). Profiles will be shared on social media and on The Field blog to celebrate women in landscape architecture who are shaping our environment.
In 2023, we got things started with 9 WILA profiles (see below). Now, we plan to make this an ongoing series, with profiles being shared as they come in.
We know there’s so many amazing WILA out there! All are welcome to share this call—the PPN hopes to highlight diverse voices of landscape architects, including those who are active in their chapters or in their local communities, with perspectives from all career path stages, wherever that path may be taking you.
Women’s History Month 2023 Recap
Last March, ASLA’s celebration of #womeninlandscapearchitecture took place across ASLA social media and here on The Field with a series of WILA profiles, including members and leaders of the WILA PPN! A few key takeaways to inspire you:
“…don’t worry, the windy way to a goal is sometimes the most educational and fun.”
– Tristan Fields, ASLA
“Our perspectives are so necessary and needed in the field, and I’m especially encouraged by all of the women in school currently who I’ve met that even challenge how I think and practice.”
– Sandy Meulners, ASLA
“Work more on the things you enjoy and believe in. Don’t be afraid to take chances to try new things. And, have more courage.”
– Sahar Teymouri, ASLA
“Explore different facets of the profession! Your voice is really critical—let it be heard. Find your own way—your journey is unique and will not match anyone else’s. The value of the ASLA community is vast—utilize this resource!”
– SuLin Kotowicz, FASLA
See the links below if you need to catch up on last year’s fantastic snapshots of women in the profession, and stay tuned for more from the WILA PPN:
Women in Landscape Architecture Profiles, Part 1
- Alexandra Mei, ASLA
- Angelica Rockquemore, ASLA
- Sandy Meulners, ASLA
- SuLin Kotowicz, FASLA
Women in Landscape Architecture Profiles, Part 2
- Shuangwen Yang, Associate ASLA
- Heidi Hohmann, ASLA
- Tristan Fields, ASLA
- Joni Hammons, ASLA
- Sahar Teymouri, ASLA
Wow! What an amazing outcome for women in our profession.
I came out of the Landscape Architecture program at Cal Poly Pomona in 1982 and while there were women in the program, not too many. I worked for a couple of male-owned firms after graduation but eventually went out on my own which was even harder to gain the public’s acceptance. I am really pleased and impressed by the changes these women have made.