Inside the LA Studio—Dana Brown & Associates - 1.25 PDH (LA CES/non-HSW)
Recorded On: 10/12/2025
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Dana Brown & Associates creates beautiful and functional landscapes that respond to the ecology of the land and reflect the cultural heritage of the community. DBA integrates design and science with the goal of ensuring that the landscape provides multiple benefits. Meaningful community engagement is at the heart of our work.
Learning objectives:
- Learn how everything is a critical part of interrelated functioning systems.
- Learn how integrating design and science creates multiple benefits.
- Learn how green infrastructure works at any scale.
- Learn how distributed solutions to big problems work better than big solutions.
Dana N. Brown, FASLA, PLA, AICP, LEED AP, GIP, QSM
President and Managing Principal
Dana Brown & Associates, Inc.
Dana Brown has 45 years of experience managing projects in a wide range of types, sizes, and budgets. She is a Fellow of ASLA, a licensed Landscape Architect, a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Planner, and a National Green Infrastructure licensed trainer. Dana’s work in Louisiana focuses on urban design, park design, stormwater management, and community engagement. She has been complimented by many clients for the firm’s authentic interaction with communities to create memorable spaces.
Danielle Duhe, ASLA, PLA
Principal
Dana Brown & Associates
Danielle Duhe is a Principal and licensed Landscape Architect at DBA with over 12 years of experience in outreach and education, parks and recreational planning, and in the design and construction of stormwater management facilities. Danielle has worked on several projects that have focused on pedestrian safety through design strategies, all while incorporating green infrastructure facilities. Her work focuses on the creative and functional design of memorable public spaces that are culturally authentic and integrated with green infrastructure. Danielle has been an active volunteer for ASLA, serving the Louisiana Chapter since 2016, including a term as the Chapter President.
Ry’yan Clark, ASLA, PLA, NAMA
Senior Associate
Dana Brown & Associates
Ry'yan Clark, Senior Associate and licensed Landscape Architect, has seven years of experience concentrated on native planting and green infrastructure design. His Masters of Science in Plant Biology and Conservation gives him extensive ecological knowledge. Ry’yan, a native New Orleanian, seeks to create public spaces that radiate vitality and community spirit. He believes it is our responsibility as stewards to give back to the places that made us who we are today.
Chad Wilkins, Assoc. ASLA, PLA, GIP, Landscape Horticulturalist
Senior Associate
Dana Brown & Associates
Chad Wilkins is a Senior Associate and Landscape Horticulturalist of 18 years during which he operated his construction company. Obtaining his Landscape Architecture degree and license expanded his capabilities, strengthening his expertise in analyzing the constructability of designs and conducting construction administration. Chad’s design projects include parks, stormwater management facilities, municipal facilities, and streetscapes. His passion lies in merging his love for plants and green infrastructure to craft stunning yet eco-friendly landscapes.
Haley A. Blakeman, FASLA, PLA (Moderator)
Resilience and Planning Lead, Gulf Coast
Moffatt & Nichol
As the Gulf Coast Resilience and Planning Lead at Moffatt & Nichol, Haley is an urban planner and landscape architect helping communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. From regional strategies to site-specific development, she fosters transdisciplinary collaboration, integrating community engagement and resilience principles with the region’s ecology, culture, and economy. Haley has worked in communities across the Gulf South, with a focus on Louisiana’s coast. Haley’s research centers around climate adaptation and resilience strategies, including extensive research on receiving communities. She has served ASLA as the VP of Communications and recent presidential candidate.