Originally trained in Georgia, Winnie relocated to Philadelphia and joined Land Collective, where she holds the position of Canine Chief Morale Officer.  Winnie finds her passion for landscape architecture through the tactile experience of discovering the smellable and chewable components of all landscapes. She believes that a happy work environment is a productive one, and strives to bring laughter and joy to the office. Winnie aspires to continue honing her design skills at Land Collective and will also serve as the canine representative on all applicable projects.

Jon is driven by the experience of landscape. He holds a bachelor of landscape architecture from the Pennsylvania State University, where he spent semesters designing within cultures and environments ranging from the American Southwest to Bonn, Germany. His work at the Holden Arboretum and Studio Bryan Hanes led to a fascination with the capacity of landscape to depict stories and abstract human experience. As a landscape designer, he is excited to continue exploring the capacity of landscape to engage and inform the public and energize communities.

Since earning his degree in 1996, David has worked on a wide array of projects, all centered on creating community through great design. His role at Land Collective pushes the aesthetic and social possibilities of the studio, drawing on his past experience as lead designer at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, where he created notable urban parks and pop-ups. David holds an MA Hons degree in landscape architecture from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland.

Matt is a landscape designer educated at the Pennsylvania State University. He also studied abroad in Germany, where he observed urban space, post-war industrial landscapes, and sustainable design. Through his learning and travel experiences, Matt continues to seek a better understanding of the contextual philosophy within landscapes socially, economically, and ecologically, both at home and abroad. Prior to joining Land Collective, Matt focused on design at a variety of scales within the institutional sector while working at Mahan Rykiel Associates.

Ro is responsible for the studio's financial operations. She parlayed her engineering degree from Drexel University and corporate management experience into founding a successful bookkeeping business, and now serves as Land Collective's Controller, with responsibilities ranging from billing process management to the performance of various treasury functions, and from pursuing the collection of the accounts receivable to reviewing and disbursing accounts payable. Ro applies her talents to the development of the kinds of close professional relationships and problem-solving/process improvements that ensure the studio’s financial stability.

With nearly twenty years of experience working in the design field, Lori manages the studio’s marketing efforts and assists with strategic business development to build and nurture the studio’s client base. Land Collective is always happy to connect with new collaborators who are interested in our empathy-driven design approach. Please reach out if you have any questions about the studio or our work at (215) 383-0540 or at laument@land-collective.com.

Gabriella is a registered landscape architect educated at the Pennsylvania State University. She has also studied in Italy and Tanzania, and spent her initial years in the profession designing a wide range of spaces in the Washington, DC, area. She is currently interested in the agency of place and how design can be a transformative factor for both communities and ecosystems, and she continues to apply that interest to the variety of scales at Land Collective.

Ken utilizes his wide-ranging experience in the profession to inspire and inform his current projects. That work ranges from large-scale master plans for international clients to intricate project detailing. While his work has been primarily focused on college and university related projects, Ken has also collaborated with private developers on multi-unit housing, and governmental institutions for urban streetscapes, parks, and trail projects. As Technical Director, his design and construction experience in the A/E/C industry is utilized on all projects as they advance to documentation and construction. Ken's great passion is also evident in his role as a mentor to the Land Collective staff, assisting the team with design approach, technical issues, and general guidance through the profession.

Emily holds a bachelor degree in landscape architecture from the Pennsylvania State University and believes that with creative design, everyday spaces can be transformed into new and extraordinary places that go above and beyond the functional needs of the space. She is passionate about the art and science of landscape architecture and draws her inspiration from exploring the land and history that surround her. During her education, Emily’s studies included exploring and designing in the American Southwest and spending a semester abroad in Bonn, Germany.