Michelle Mathis, ASLA, PLA

Michelle Mathis is a landscape architect with eighteen years of experience managing and designing spaces that connect young people to nature and their communities. After 5 days of biking through the mosaic of children’s outdoor spaces in Berlin her path was ever changed. She started Learning Landscapes to work on projects that reach out to diverse communities in a tactile and play based way. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on whole systems design for education, which she couples with her strong design sense to create spaces that are engaging and intrinsically support learning. Her most impressive skill may be her ability to truly listen and respond to client needs.

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Education
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
Master of Education - Focus on Sustainable Design for Education

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Licensure
Registered Landscape Architect, States of OR, WA, WI, MN, KY, KS, NJ

Certificates 
WBE and ESB Certified, State of Oregon
Certified Playground Safety Inspector - National Parks & Recreation Association
Permaculture Design

Membership
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Oregon Play Initiative - Founder + Member
National Wildlife Federation’s National Guidelines for Play & Learning - Steering Committee Member