Jaylaan A. Pough
Paramus, NJ 07652
Education
Pennsylvania State University
GPA 3.9
August 2020 - Fall 2024 & expected diploma Spring 2026
jaylaan.pough@gmail.com
Undergrad: Landscape Architecture B.L.A. // Minor: Philosophy
Graduate: Landscape Architecture M.S.
Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain 2023 & Bonn, Germany 2023
Bergen County Technical School, Teterboro, NJ
September 2016 - June 2020
A public magnet school with a concentrated major in Commercial Art and Graphic Design; 6 AP courses
Experience
Research Assistant (RA) — Dr. Sara Hadavi
January 2025 - Current
I assist Dr. Hadavi with systema�c research on the interwoven rela�onships between urban agriculture, access, health, sa�sfac�on, and quality of life in Pi�sburg, PA.
Research Assistant (RA) — Dr. Leann Andrews
Fall 2024 - Current
I aid Dr. Andrews’ in the exhibi�on of her socio-ecological work in Iquitos, Peru. The goal is to create a las�ng and meaningful impact for this amphibious community and viewers of this exhibi�on.
Teacher’s Assistant (TA) — LARCH 336 // LARCH 155 // LARCH 60
Current // August - December 2024 // January - May 2024
I currently assist stormwater management & previously the first year skills lab course and the history of landscape architecture grading, providing student feedback, and re-immersing myself in the lessons.
BlackLAN, Black History Month Virtual Symposium — Moderator
February 26, 2023
I guided a 1-hour discussion about race, landscape, and media featuring podcasters Divine Ndemeye and Maci Nelson.
Law Office of Angelita de Silva, Edgewater, NJ — Intern
June 2022, September 2019 - March 2020
I assisted in real estate ma�ers regarding property details, clientele interac�ons, organiza�onal procedures and document composi�on.
Habitat for Humanity, Paterson, NJ — Volunteer
Summer 2021, July 2019, August 2018
I served with volunteers and professionals on the finaliza�on of new homes in Paterson, New Jersey and worked in retail assis�ng in the sale of donated products in Wayne.
(201) 681 -5537
Recognition & Awards
Humphry Repton Crea�ve Wri�ng Award 2024
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year Department Excellence Award 2020-2023
H.S. Pennypacker Scholarship 2023
Class Representa�ve (LARCH) 2022-2023
Na�onal BlackLAN Pryce Scholarship 2022
Na�onal Honor Society 2018-present
Engagement & Hobbies
NAMLA - PSU 2024 - 2025
Stuckeman
Arch Camp
Na�onal Associa�on of Minority L.A. President
Counselor 2024, 2023
PSU Climate Solu�ons Symposium 2024
Design Futures Conference St. Louis 2024
ASLA Conference San Francisco 2022
LASS/ A&A
Other Hobbies:
LA Student Society member Arts Ambassador Tour guide
Dance (since age 4), Wri�ng, Photography, Taekwondo (black belt age 7), Archery
Computer Skills
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
AutoCAD
TwinMo�on
ArcGIS
