About

Amanda is an avid health and outdoor enthusiast whose creative mind is constantly taking in the scenery and environments around her. She works hard to implement a unique graphic design-based perspective and disciplined project management into each challenge, making projects truly positive and enjoyable experiences for everyone involved. Bringing more than 17 years of professional experience as a Licensed Landscape Architect and Planner, Amanda leads ISG’s Minneapolis West office tapping directly into her inclusive and empowering personality. From small-scale park improvements to multi-million-dollar projects that span various markets, Amanda's vast experience bolsters her strategic leadership of the firm’s Landscape Architecture group and mentorship that goes along with leading an office.

Focusing on her direct market expertise, Amanda's planning and design based specialties include:

• Holistic, inclusive planning efforts for parks, playgrounds, learning, and environments for schools and local communities
• Connected outdoor spaces that support wellness needs for hospitals, assisted living centers, and local clinics
• Culturally significant spaces and environments that require a keen eye to surrounding context, history, and future goals
• Sustainability, locally sourced materials, protection, and preservation of existing vegetation, native landscape, and materials
• Timing and incorporation of critical zoning, permitting, and code-based components for public and private partners
• Multi-modal and connected opportunities for users of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds
• Innovative community and user engagement activities that support positive partnerships

Strengths

Relator | Discipline | Responsibility | Futuristic | Individualization

Affiliations

ASLA MN Executive Committee, Secretary
American Society of Landscape Architects, Member
Minneapolis West Office Leader, Present
Minnesota Bicycle Alliance, Board Member
North Dakota State University, Landscape Architecture Student Mentorship Program
Iowa State University, Landscape Architecture Student Mentorship Program
Twin Cities Chamber, Member
ISG Wellness Committee, Former Member
Minnesota Bicycle Alliance, Former Board Member

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Environmental Design, North Dakota State University – Fargo, ND

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