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Queer Emergence: The LGBTQIA+ Community in/of/around Landscape Architecture

LABash 2023 | Kansas State University

This panel session opened the discussion on greater queer representation in landscape architecture - understanding the strengths and challenges of being a queer professional, and how this can inform not only LGBTQIA+ individuals, but all landscape architectural professionals. Topics covered included “why did it take us so long,” “how are we presenting in our work,” “the importance of networking,” and “what’s next.”  The panel consisted of five queer professionals in varying stages of their careers, and aimed to capture a portion of the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in landscape architecture.

Co-Presenters

Kelley Oklesson | Owner, Groundsmith Collective

Cheri Ruane, FASLA | Vice President & Design Discipline Leader, Weston & Sampson Design Studio

Jordan Chiang | Associate, EDSA

Sam Dent | Associate, SWA