The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) launched its 2026-27 Board of Directors term on September 16 during its annual meeting in Los Angeles. Elaine Kearny of TBG became president, succeeding Alexa Bush, PLA, of The Kresge Foundation, while Scott LaMont of EDSA stepped into the president-elect role after two years as vice president of finance.

 
The new term also brings nine departing directors, updated leadership responsibilities, and ten new members representing landscape architecture, academia, and allied disciplines. Incoming directors include Aishwarya Dharmarajan of Starr Whitehouse, a 2024 LAF Olmsted Scholar; Chris Hardy of Sasaki; Chelina Odbert of KDI; and Salvador Lindquist of the University of Nebraska.

The executive leadership team also includes Kevin Conger of CMG as vice president of finance, Rikerrious Geter of SCAPE as vice president of development, and Lauren Leighty of SmithGroup as vice president of research.

With diverse expertise and fresh perspectives, the board will guide LAF's continued efforts to elevate landscape architecture's impact and advance a future where people and the planet thrive together.

https://www.lafoundation.org/news/2026/09/2027-board

As seen in LASN magazine, November 2026.