-Restoring an underground creek in a Downtown area
I am a recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental Design with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture. With a foundation in architecture design having studied at Mt.Sac’s architecture program, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to landscape architecture-one that values both form and funciton in shaping spaces that serve people and the environment.
I aspire to be a voice for communities that are often overlooked, using landscape design as a tool for equity, health, and connection. I wish to create outdoor environments that foster meaningful human experiences, celebrate cultural identity, and strengthen ecological systems.
Constellation Garden at Camp Scherman
-A cosmic watch garden
Barriers in the Oaxacan Corridor
-Discovering inequalities between two neighborhoods
Construction Documents
-Construction coursework
Creek Uncovered: A Living History of Laguna
LA4621 Studio Capstone
Semester: Spring 2025
Location: Laguna Beach, CA
In collaboration with Laguna SWA Group, the Laguna Ocean Foundation, LCAD, and the Acjachemen Nation, we developed urban design strategies aimed at protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems, managing visitor flow, and enhancing the ecological health of the area.
After conducting site analysis and data collection across Laguna Beach, our team focused on the downtown district between Laguna Canyon Road and Main Beach. We discovered an existing underground channel that carries water from the canyon to the ocean. To address frequent flooding and improve public space, we proposed daylighting a portion of the creek. This intervention would restore natural hydrology while creating a multifunctional landscape that supports ecological restoration and offers an engaging, walkable environment for both residents and visitors.
Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia
California Sagebrush Artemisia californica White Sage Salvia apiana
California Fuchsia Epilobium canum
California Buckwheat Eriogonum fasciculatum
Deergrass Muhlenbergia rigens
Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia
Section AA
LA-2121
Constellation Garden at Camp Scherman
Semester: Spring 2023
Location: Camp Scherman Riverside county, CA
In collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Orange County, our group worked on reimagining a design concept for the highest, most northern point of Camp Scherman. During our site visit, we were struck by the clear skies and the absence of light pollution. Our tour guide shared how the night sky comes alive with stars and constellations—an experience that inspired our idea. We envisioned a “constellation garden,” featuring pathways shaped like constellations and filled with vibrant plants in shades of blue, purple, and yellow—colors that evoke the beauty of our galaxy. The design invites Girl Scouts to explore and connect with the stars from the ground up.
III.Barriers
The Urban Disconnect: Barriers in the Oaxacan Corridor
COUNTRY CLUB DR
The Oaxacan Corridor on Pico Blvd in Los Angeles honors the indigenous migrant experience and political identity of the Oaxacan community. Alongside congested streets filled with small businesses and multifamily housing, gated barriers separate the corridor from wealthier ,historic neighborhoods along Country Club Drive. These gates, installed at four key intersections, have become a point of contention in the community, symbolizing social and spatial segregation.
Members of the neighborhood argue the gates are a necessary measure against crime, homelessness, and speeding vehicles. However, on the other side, the gates represent more than just a physical barrier—they embody inequity. For residents, workers, and business owners, the barriers not only create logistical challenges by turning a short walk into a long detour but also perpetuate social exclusion and division.
This project examines how these gates reflect urban planning decisions that favor the concerns of the privileged at the expense of the wider community. It invites a deeper look into public space, accessibility, and the impact of separating neighborhoods along class lines. Through the lens of landscape architecture, it aims to expose the spatial injustices woven into Los Angeles’s built environment.
