Licenses and Certifications
Registered Architect (India)
Indian Green Building Council – Accredited Professional (IGBC-AP)
Trained Yoga Instructor (Diploma in Yoga Therapy)
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus
Bachelor of Architecture, Andhra University (India)
Anu is a dynamic Landscape Designer, merging her deep-rooted experience as an architect with her passion for landscape design. Proficient in tools including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and the Adobe Creative Suite, she crafts meaningful and impactful designs across various projects. Driven by a commitment to restoration, sustainability, and the integration of native plant life, Anu champions universal design principles to ensure inclusive and lasting spaces.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Landscape Architect (WA)
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington
Italian Landscape Studies, University of Washington Rome Center
BA, English Literature, University of Washington
Liz, who leads Osborn’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design practice, designs diverse, public landscapes that help communities flourish. Her projects range in scale and style, with a focus on public urban spaces, civic facilities, school campuses, and streetscapes – all well scaled, well crafted, and, most importantly, well loved.
With experience in all project phases and significant construction expertise, Liz works best as a contributing member of a creative, interdisciplinary team. Her creative thinking and dedication come through in her clear communication and enthusiastic collaboration style.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington
Master of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University
Lauren is a landscape designer, advocate for native landscapes in urban environments, and specialist in children’s outdoor spaces. Lauren grew up in Iowa and has a passion for native landscapes, especially those of the western mountains, southwest deserts, and northwest forests. Her design work seeks to bring the awe of these landscapes to urban sites, with a special focus on creating spaces for children to learn and play.
Lauren has volunteered with the ASLA Children’s Outdoor Environments PPN, written for ASLA’s The Field blog, and designed for Green Schoolyards America’s National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Landscape Architect (WA)
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
Education
BS, Landscape Architecture, Ohio State University
Forrest brings more than three decades of expertise to landscape design. Specializing in mixed use, military, educational, and commercial housing projects from the Puget Sound to Bend, Oregon. His commitment lies in crafting sustainable environments that enrich user experiences. His personal approach to stakeholder collaboration fosters innovative solutions to complex challenges. Forrest passionate about advocating for advancements in irrigation technologies, soil composition improvements, and compost utilization. His work seamlessly merges traditional values with modern design techniques.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Landscape Architect (WA)
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture Program, University of Washington
BA, Landscape Architecture Program, University of Minnesota
BA, STS Urban Studies, Vassar College
With more than three decades of experience in landscape architecture and environmental planning, Kas specializes in sustainable design and educational environments. As Principal Emerita of Osborn Consulting’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Group (formerly Cascade Design Collaborative), she applies her expertise to projects of all scales, from schools, streetscapes, and bioretention cells to campus master plans. Kas is dedicated to enhancing public spaces, including stormwater infrastructure and educational settings, and actively engages with communities to address their needs and budgets. She is renowned for her work in sustainable design, public infrastructure, and advocating outdoor learning in schools. Kas’s contributions extend to her involvement with the State of Washington OSPI technical advisory committee and the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE).
As a Project Coordinator, Stacey excels in document management and organizational coordination. Drawing on her coaching background, she is adept at synthesizing and updating longstanding processes to achieve increased efficiencies. Stacey is passionate about crafting procedures that transform complex details into streamlined actions supporting her team’s strategic growth initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Landscape Architect (WA)
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington
Urban Design Certificate, University of Washington
Rotary Scholar, Center for Environmental Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad, India
BA, Wellesley College
Jennifer is a Senior Project Manager with expertise in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning. She’s passionate about crafting outdoor learning spaces, emphasizing the power of nature to foster cognitive and social development. Drawing from her background in sculpture and fabrication, Jennifer delivers inventive designs with thoughtful detailing. She predominantly collaborates with public schools and government entities, championing LEED and WSSP certifications. Her diverse portfolio includes neighborhood visioning, transit station planning, and streetscape design.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Landscape Architect (WA)
LEED BD+C Accreditation
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Sarah has a broad range of experience in landscape architecture throughout the west coast on facilities, mixed use, and Department of Defense projects. She enjoys working across disciplines to provide flexible support and resource-conscious design solutions. Sarah has worked with responsiveness and sensitivity to a variety of project types from streetscapes to green roofs and everything in between. Planting design is Sarah’s passion, and she strives to find low maintenance, native, and adaptive plant solutions for difficult sites.
Licenses and Certifications
Certificate of Urban Planning
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington
Master of Urban Planning, University of Washington
Bachelors of Operations Management, University of Cincinnati
With a dynamic blend of experience and a fervor for landscape architecture and urban design, Matt is poised to complement the built environment through projects ranging from small site design to large-scale master planning efforts. His professional journey includes collaborating with communities dedicated to crafting socially equitable public spaces that promote human interaction and environmental stewardship. Matt’s commitment to inclusive design and his ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders fuel his passion for creating a vibrant and sustainable public realm that enhances the quality of life for all.
Licenses and Certifications
Green Roofs Certificate
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Cincinnati
Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Gardening and Horticulture, University of Mumbai, India
BS, Interior Design, Rachana Sansad's Academy of Architecture
Gauri has a background in Interior design from Mumbai and worked on luxury residential and retail projects back home. The aspect of being able to design both indoors and outdoors led her to the field of landscape architecture. Her background in interior design helps to explore and apply her knowledge of materiality, textures, and colors in her designs. Gauri has a keen interest in how designs affect human behavior and looks into exploring more of this in her landscape journey. She loves using different software to explore how design can be easily expressed.
Education
Masters of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington
BA, (dual degree) International Relations, Emphasis in Environmental Science; and Latin American Studies
Emily is a landscape designer with a strong interest in public space, ecological planting design, and art. Informed by a professional background in public horticulture, agricultural production, and non-profit work, Emily strives to connect people to plants, though artful, accessible, and ecologically resilient public space. She believes a healthy environment is a right for human and more than human species and this value underpins her work.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Landscape Architect (WA)
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of California, Berkeley
BA, Double Major in Studio Art and French Studies, Lewis and Clark College
Cindy is a Landscape Architect with a rich portfolio that spans diverse projects; from K-12 institutions and public parks to streetscapes and fish passage restoration endeavors. As a designer and project manager, she adeptly leads and collaborates with teams to bring about inspired and transformative outcomes. At the heart of Cindy’s work is a profound dedication to ecological design, not just for the environment but as a tool to promote mental wellbeing. She advocates for thoughtful site analysis and outreach to foster a sense of belonging in the outdoor spaces she curates.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Engineer (WA, HI)
LEED Accredited Professional
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Education
BA, Architecture, University of Hawai’i
Martina is a Senior Landscape Architect with nearly two decades of expertise. Before joining Osborn, she honed her craft in Hawai’i and the Pacific-Asia regions. Notably, she’s dedicated a considerable part of her career to campus designs and master planning, actively participating in all stages of the design-to-construction continuum. With a foundational architectural education, Martina’s design passion extends beyond building confines, emphasizing spaces that synergize with them. She enjoys projects that push the envelope in harmoniously blending the built, natural, and cultural realms.
