Team - DAVID RUBIN Land Collective

David A. Rubin

Principal, PLA, FASLA, FAAR

David A. Rubin, PLA, FASLA, FAAR is the founding principal of DAVID RUBIN Land Collective, a landscape architecture, urban design, and planning studio committed to practicing socially-purposeful design. David’s visionary contribution to the field in “empathy-driven design” is a hallmark of the studio, earning increasing renown for fusing issues of social justice in cities with excellence in the design of public spaces. His projects have received awards and honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Institute of Architects, among others. David was recently appointed by the State Department to The Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) Industry Advisory Group to advise the U.S. government on best practices in landscape architecture.

Rosemarie Mullen

Controller

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.

Joe Drone

Chief Drone Officer

New to DAVID RUBIN Land Collective, Joe assists us with getting those hard-to-reach shots, tracking construction on larger projects, and seasonal time-lapse scenarios. He travels extensively and is a valued member of the studio team. His buzz is infectious, and the extended team appreciates the varied perspectives he offers on the constructed landscape.

Christine Marsal

Business Development Advisor

As a collaborator with Land Collective, Christine directs the development strategies for our studio, building and nurturing our client base. With over twenty years of experience working with colleges, universities, government agencies, and arts organizations, she brings a spirited and tailored vision to our outreach and project pursuits. Please reach out if you have any questions about the studio or our work at cmarsal@land-collective.com.

Gabriella Salvemini

Associate, PLA, ASLA

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.

Kate Latimore

Marketing Manager

Kate manages Land Collective’s marketing pursuits and business development, fostering relationships with clients and collaborators. She works with members of the studio to communicate design processes and concepts with clear and captivating language and visuals. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Williams College in art history with a focus in architecture, she is interested in the evolution of built and grown environments overtime to adapt to current needs. Land Collective is always happy to connect with anyone 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 klatimore@land-collective.com.

Rachel Spencer

Project Manager, Associate ASLA

Rachel Spencer is a landscape designer and recent graduate of the University of Oregon’s program with a master in landscape architecture degree. Rachel’s long-term commitment and dedication to the garden has provided her with ample experience in horticulture, garden design, construction, and installation. Her most recent focus in research investigates a design process inspired by African-American art and culture as a mode of inspiring design creativity. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, she is perpetually drawn to the intersection where culture and the environment meet.

Anna Hooker

Project Manager

Anna is a landscape designer driven by architecture’s ability to unite and uplift communities. She holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Ball State University, with a focus in Social and Environmental Justice and Honors in Writing. Hailing from the Rust Belt, Anna believes in celebrating history and progress alike through culturally sensitive design. Her previous project experience covers a wide range of scales, from community-built pocket parks to university master plans.

Mandi Fung

Project Manager

Mandi has a background in art, landscape, and architecture. She is passionate about shaping public space at the intersection of the three and exploring narrative through design. Prior to joining Land Collective, Mandi has taught undergraduate studios and seminars focused on temporary urbanism in Berlin and public space along Scandinavian waterfronts. Her professional project experience includes cultural landscapes; state, regional, and urban parks; conservation agriculture projects; and botanic gardens. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture with Highest Honors from Pratt Institute.

Cori Bower

Project Manager, ASLA

Cori Bower is a landscape designer passionate about creating equitable urban environments that establish a sense of place. She believes that successful landscapes are those that emote a sense of pride and ownership, and strives to honor the communities she works with while learning from and celebrating their history. Her past experience and studies in mechanical CADD and construction management have ignited her curiosity and eye for assembly. Cori’s previous commercial and residential master planning work in south central Texas has fostered her appreciation for meaningful landscapes.

Lindsey Tabor

Associate, PLA, ASLA

Lindsey Tabor is a registered Landscape Architect with over a decade of design and construction experience in the DC area. Her diverse professional exposure ranging from private residences to institutional campuses, as well as her love of world travel and art, informs her site-specific designs in a wide range of styles. She is passionate about integrating beautiful detail into functional spaces, enjoys drawing inspiration from unexpected places, and gets particular satisfaction from witnessing a design transform into reality for her clients.

David Elliott

Design Director, PLA

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.

Henry Moll

Associate, PLA, ASLA

As a landscape designer, Henry is interested in landscapes' potential to enhance public health and enrich culture. He considers design as the narrative for creating the world we want to live in. Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Philadelphia University, where he was awarded exceptional achievement for his thesis. Henry has also studied in Denmark and has a continued interest in Scandinavian culture and design. His professional experience spans multiple design foci, including landscape, architecture and visualization.

Hanna Gold

Project Manager

Hanna strives to be ecologically sensitive and socially conscious in her designs. Her passion for landscape architecture stems from an interest in the global water crisis, specifically how the lack of fresh water disproportionately affects women. Wanting to attack the problem from multiple angles, Hanna was drawn to landscape architects' ability to create holistic solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. In her spare time, Hanna enjoys volunteering at urban farms, taking dance classes, and travelling to new places.

Brian Staresnick

Associate, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP ND

Brian is a landscape architect and urban designer combining appreciation for the broad impact of large scale planning and a passion for enabling the nuances of well-designed spaces to flourish. With a focus on urban landscapes, his experience is spread across regions and multiple scales, from small urban plazas and productive rooftops to large waterfront parks and reclaimed lands.

Martin Jensen Rose

Project Manager, Associate ASLA

Martin is intrigued by the life and identity of urban landscapes. This fascination serves as the foundation of his passion for reimaging public spaces to better serve and reflect the ideals of the communities they call home. He holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a minor in Environmental Studies. Raised in the midwest, he is influenced by the vernacular of America’s Middle and builds upon this language as a catalyst for design.

Austin Gilkey

Design Intern

Austin is a fourth-year landscape architecture student at The Ohio State University who joined the team at Land Collective to broaden his experience with the variety of scales in which landscape design takes place. Previously, he has worked in the field of landscape maintenance and installation on the residential scale, and looks to contribute that practical knowledge base to the team. He is also passionate about how art, ecology, and activism can play a role in shaping spaces within communities.