About Me

Education

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a minor in Sustainability Studies

August 2019 - Anticipated May 2023 | GPA: 3.98

Maryland Student ASLA (SASLA) | 2022-2023 President

Student-run organization that helps foster a sense of community among the UMD landscape architecture department, offering educational, professional and social events

College Park Scholars: Environment, Technology, and Economy Program

Invite-only, living-learning academic program that explores global sustainability through both classroom and active learning

Experience

Norton Land Design, Ellicott City, MD | Landscape Architecture Intern

June 2022 - Present

Complete landscaping plans, Natural Resource Inventories, Green Area Ratio plans, grading plans, among other services under the guidance of a licensed landscape architect

University of Maryland Landscape Architecture, College Park, MD | Undergraduate Asisstant

September 2022 - Present

Take part in unique projects for the department such as creating an informational report summarizing studio work, and helping to develop the Design Center through research and grant proposals

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Wahsington, D.C. | Country Office Unit Intern

Javiera Diaz-Ortiz

I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park pursuing a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. My initial interest in the field was sparked by a passion for environmental conservation and restoration. I have involved myself in ecological work through internships and organizations, and I hope I can maintain this focus throughout my professional career. Additionally, I wish to pursue other interests, such as inclusive design, community engagement through education, and nature play.

EMAIL ...jdiazort@umd.edu

PHONE NUMBER...(240)-595-7140

June 2021 - August 2021

Assist in communications with WWF country offices in South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia through events such as operational workshops in order to ensure their success

Sun Nurseries, Woodbine, MD | Horticulture Intern

September 2020 - December 2020

Learn about horticulture at a plant nursery through customer service, weeding, pruning, potting, transporting plants into the display, etc.

Awards And Certifications

ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship | LAF | Mar. 2023

University of Maryland Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Olmsted Scholar | LAF | Feb. 2023

University of Maryland Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Fountain Scholar | CELA | Dec. 2022

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Sketchup Lumion ArcGIS Pro

Maryland ASLA Scholarship | Maryland ASLA | Dec. 2022

Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship | Horticultural Research Institute | Dec. 2022

LEED Green Associate Certification | Green Business Certification Inc. | Oct. 2022