Mission Statement
Our mission at the Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (SASLA) is to uphold the principles outlined by our national organization, the ASLA: "to lead, educate, and participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments." We carry out this mission by educating students about the landscape architecture profession, providing students with opportunities to interact with professionals, and fostering a sense of community among the landscape architecture student body. The chapter leaders plan numerous events throughout the year, such as fundraising events, community outreach projects, and social events. Members also are able to attend the much-anticipated spring semester event, LABash, an annual student-run landscape architecture conference held at a different university each year. Joining SASLA is a great way to learn about your field, meet like-minded students, network with professionals, and develop leadership skills.
Contact
For more information please contact: sasla.umd@gmail.com
Student ASLA Membership
ALSA Membership is free for students that qualify for Student, Student Affiliate, or International Student membership! Students new to ASLA membership can apply here.
- Remember to join ASLA before joining your local student chapter!
- Learn more about the ASLA program Mentorship Program.
Information about signing up to be a Student ASLA member can be found on the ASLA website. Explore all the Benefits of Free Student Membership. Digital subscription to Landscape Architecture Magazine, Networking and Educational Opportunities, and more!
2025-2026 Executive Officers
| Name | Contact | Position |
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| Ellie Dugan | edugan@g.umd.edu | Co- President |
| Joseph Lee | jlee9077@g.umd.edu | Co- President
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| Spencer Craig | scraig@g.umd.edu | Graduate Vice President |
| Vinita Yoo | vyoo@terpmail.umd.edu | Undergraduate Vice President
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| Maura Martin | mart101@g.umd.edu | Secretary |
| Kelly Sieberts |
| Treasurer
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| Olivia Calkins | ocalkins@terpmail.umd.edu | AGNR Representative |
| Laura Crocker | lcrocker@terpmail.umd.edu | Outreach Coordinator |
Nico Drummond
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| Social Media Social Manager
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| Chanul Rajapakse | crajapak@terpmail.umd.edu | Co-Fundraising |
Maliyah Hatchell
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| Co-Fundraising |