Ivanelisse Garcia

Ivanelisse M. García Quirós is a junior majoring in landscape architecture and serves as the Publicist of the BSLA Student Chapter at UMass Amherst. Ivanelisse is passionate about designing meaningful landscapes that reflect cultural identity and strengthen the relationship between people and their environments. She believes that meaningful landscapes should honor the stories, traditions, and lived experiences of the communities they serve, recognizing the importance of representation and creating spaces where people feel a sense of connection and belonging. She also enjoys using social media and visual communication to highlight the work, achievements, and experiences of the BSLA community and to help connect students through engaging and creative content.