Laura is a Landscape and Garden Designer with over 12 years of experience, blending her expertise as a gardener, farmer, and designer to create ecologically vibrant and aesthetically beautiful outdoor spaces.

Growing up in Akron, Ohio, a post-industrial city in the rust belt, Laura developed a deep interest in how urban environments could be transformed to improve the quality of life. This led her to study Urban Planning, where she gained a broad understanding of urban policy and design with a focus on creating more socially and environmentally equitable cities.

Since then, Laura has worked on a variety of projects as a gardener, farmer, and landscape designer, always with a passion for integrating ecology, beauty, and functionality. She has honed her skills not only in design but also through hands-on work in fine gardening and urban farming, allowing her to create sustainable landscapes that thrive and bring joy to those who experience them.

In addition to her design work, Laura is an educator, and teaches landscape design and horticulture at the Maharishi International University. Her teaching approach is rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability, plant care, and the importance of creating spaces that foster both personal and environmental well-being.

Laura’s background also includes teaching Transcendental Meditation (TM) in health and hospital settings in New York City, where she worked with individuals to promote mental clarity, stress reduction, and overall well-being. This experience deepened her understanding of how environments can support mental health and emotional balance, further informing her design philosophy.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, along with a Planting Design Diploma from the London College of Garden Design. She has also studied herbalism and botany at The Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, which has enriched her approach to plant selection and landscape design.