Achieving Workplace Equity: Strategies for Moving from Awareness to Power Shift - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/non-HSW)

Lauren Schmitt, landscape architect and planner, is a visionary and strategic capacity builder and impact driver who has worked across the United States involving communities in planning and design for parks, recreation, trails and public lands for more than 20 years. She is an intuitive process designer who creates participatory experiences that engage stakeholders and community members with an inclusive approach. to planning and design. As a leader, she cultivates organizations, firms and individuals to reach their highest possible professional development potential; linking talent to strengths and professional growth pathways.

Monique Bassey is a Visiting Assistant Professor with the Landscape Architecture Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bassey’s teaching interests and experience include design studios with a focus on environmental and social justice. As a practitioner, Bassey has ten years of experience as a landscape designer. Her experience spans a variety of project types, including neighborhood plans, campus plans, community engagement, site design, and outreach initiatives. Bassey serves on the national ASLA Executive Committee and Board of Trustees as the Vice-President of Communications. Monique is a passionate member of the Black Landscape Architects Network (BlackLAN) and serves on the Emerging Professionals Council.