Becca Hanson Title: Principal Company: The Portico Group Location: Seattle, Washington Education: University of Washington, BLA Years in Profession: 20 Member of ASLA since: 1987 ASLA Chapter: Washington Category: Works Most Notable Projects: 1) Starting a firm that has allowed so many talented professionals to flourish and be excited by their work. 2) Dallas Children's Zoo in Dallas, Texas. 3) Washington Park Arboretum Master Plan in Seattle, Washington. "There is no one favorite project, but rather favorite project types...projects for clients who are profoundly mission-driven and interested in supporting individual discovery and informal public education that celebrates the living natural world. My fondest memory is graduating from the University of Washington and feeling that, while I didn't know the answers, at least I knew the questions to ask. Being a part of a long tradition and a legacy of thoughtful, passionate, inspired and frequently agonizing interventions on the land with people and with nature in mind is what makes me proud to be an LA. My advice is to follow your passion!"