ASLA-San Diego Emerging Professionals

ape Designers, and other professionals
+ Enjoyable experiences at social events with other design-minded colleagues

List of current members:

- Michael Watts, EPC Chair
- Patricia Trauth, Board Liaison
- Kristen Koehrn, EPC Vice-Chair
- Tim Smith, Mesa Community College student advisor
- Michelle Landis, Southwestern Community College student advisor
- John Thomas, President Cuyamaca Student Affiliate Chapter ASLA-SD
- Megan Allison, MiraCosta Community College student advisor
- Sara Bendrick, BS Landscape Architecture Cal Poly SLO
- Ellyn Lester, Career Services Director, NewSchool of Architecture and Design
- Michael Stepner, NSAD professor of Urban Design
- Richar Risner, Committee Chair Residential Landscape Professionals ASLA-SD
- Joe Dodd, Vice President Social Activities ASLA-SD
- Maria Swift, Vice President Programs/Education ASLA-SD
- Ty Sterns, Vice President — Chapter Visibility/Public Affairs ASLA-SD
- Claire Ehrlinger, Horticulture Instructor MiraCosta College
- Brian Johnston, SquareRoot Design Studio


How to Become an ASLA-SD Emerging Professional:

Members include individuals who are National ASLA Members ($50/year) and ultimately want to become a licensed Landscape Architect professional and fit into one of these categories

1) a student, currently enrolled in at least (1) course related to the Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field
2) a graduate without a license
3) a graduate with a license for 5 years or less
+ professionals licensed for more than 5 years will be considered for membership on a case-by-case basis as mentors for unlicensed members. Email Michael Watts [email protected] or Kristen Koehrn [email protected] to join or with any questions.