Profile: Kathleen A. Garcia, ASLA

Company/academic title: Wallace Roberts & Todd LLC, Principal

Education: Master of Landscape Architecture, Harvard University, 1982
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture, University of California Berkeley, 1978

Years in the profession: 25

ASLA chapter: San Diego

Category: Service to the Profession

Most notable professional accomplishments:

• First Landscape Architect to be appointed to the Planning Commission of the City of San Diego Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors for Southeast San Diego.
• ASLA Design Honor Award for Santa Monica Beach Improvements, 2002.
• Becoming a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) accredited professional by the US Green Building Council
• Principal with WRT

Thoughts on being elected to Council of Fellows: It is wonderful to be recognized by ASLA for community service. Landscape architects provide a great benefit to our profession as well as our communities through involvement with grassroots efforts, boards, commissions and community organizations. Landscape Architects have a unique way of looking at the environment and development - one that is comprehensive and interdependent. We can provide great awareness of our natural environment to those who may miss its importance. Likewise, we have a great responsibility to speak for the environment and integrate sustainable practices into our projects and our lives.