Directory

Jack Ahern is a professor emeritus of landscape architecture at UMass Amherst.

Olivia is a Masters student in the Landscape Architecture program. After working at a public park in New York City, Olivia realized she wanted to help design and foster outdoor spaces that are climate resilient, accessible, and comfortable.

Rebecca Bachand, PLA, LEED AP, is a registered landscape architect and owner of RBLA Design LLC, a certified Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in Massachusetts. Rebecca earned a BSLA from UMass Amherst in 1998 and currently serves on the Waugh Alumni Board.

Tosin Bamidele, MBA, is an architect and a PhD student in Regional Planning at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Camille Barchers is an associate professor of regional planning who has practiced as a regional planner throughout Florida, the Southeast, and mid-Atlantic. Prior to joining LARP, Camille taught in the Leadership Education and Development program at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Annaliese Bischoff joined the faculty in 1980 and taught courses in design studio, writing and history. Her research advocated creative design exploration.

Elizabeth Brabec is a professor of landscape architecture and regional planning at UMass Amherst. Her research focuses on culture and heritage and its impacts on migration and displacement, as well as our perceptions of land and nature.

Ben Breger, AICP is a Transportation Planner with Bowman Consulting Group, where he supports local, regional, and state planning efforts across Southern New England. His work focuses on roadway safety, bike/ped and recreation plans, community master plans, public engagement, grant writing, and feasibility studies.