Our people

When Adrian took a vocational aptitude test in high school, she had no idea it would shape her career in such a direct way. “Landscape architecture? It seems perfect for you – a combination of design and the outdoors!”, was her mother’s reply. And she was right. Adrian’s creativity and love for nature was always close to the surface. Working at a nursery throughout college shaped her passion for all things plants and her past employment working on resort projects such as the Hotel del Coronado and Andaz Scottsdale has deepened her appreciation for high-end design and thoughtful intention.

Alexandra received her master’s degree in landscape architecture in Moscow, where she earned the distinction of being the youngest participant in the Russian National Landscape Architecture Awards.  She traveled to the U.S. to continue her education.  She has ten years of experience in residential and environmental design, master planning, and construction.  Her professional goals include finishing a Ph.D. in Plant Protection and getting a Landscape Architect license.  Alex loves the ocean and keeps busy sailing, scuba diving, and spearfishing.

Alisa moved here from Virginia after completing her Bachelor of Architecture at Virginia Tech. She has always been interested in designing spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors and improve their overall well-being. She loves to travel and experience each city’s different design and culture to help her in her own work. In her free time, she likes to teach and take workout classes, find the newest restaurants, and enjoy San Diego’s sunshine.

Growing up as the daughter of a florist and an engineer, Amanda developed a respect for two very different worlds, horticulture and technical design. At UC Davis, she was able to focus her interests into the discipline of Landscape Architecture. Amanda loves to explore the intersection between the natural and built worlds, crafting spaces that play on their relationship. Outside of work, Amanda values her time with family, travel and music.

Angelica is a native San Diegan and a graduate of San Diego State University. She is thrilled to work for a firm that is passionate about highlighting the natural beauty of her beloved home town. When she is not running the numbers she enjoys spending time with her family, estate sale shopping and playing soccer.

A Southern California native, and a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architecture graduate, Annie is very familiar with the ecological treasure that is San Diego. With experience in Design-Build, Annie comes to us with an acquired eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of natural spaces for the health of people and nature alike. When she is not hard at work, you can find Annie tearing up the soccer field or enjoying the culinary delights that San Diego has to offer.

Azlynn was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Azlynn has experience in resort design, retail development, master planning, residential landscape design, as well as a nursery management and landscape design/build background. Azlynn focuses on the development of spaces that create opportunity for community and also respond to and encourage growth and stewardship of the native habitat in her work. Outside of the office Azlynn can usually be found on a trail or travel adventure with family and friends.

A former east coast girl, Bailee joins us at GroundLevel from a small town in Pennsylvania after earning degrees in Landscape Architecture and Natural Sciences. During her time at Penn State and throughout her college summers, Bailee traveled as much as possible, getting the opportunity to live and work in places like Avalon, NJ and Bonn, Germany. Through her experiences in different cultures, she realized that regardless of where she was living, a well-designed space was able to bring people together. In her free time, Bailee enjoys being with friends and family and has quickly fallen in love with the beautiful beaches of San Diego.

Ben was born in Moscow, and grew up in New Jersey.  With his bachelor’s in landscape architecture from Rutgers University, Ben worked in NYC on a range of public open space projects that included urban plazas, boardwalks, and bicycle trails.  Since relocating to San Diego, he has worked on a large scale public park, as well as university campus and commercial projects.  Ben joined GroundLevel in early 2023 to manage the residential design team, bringing with him a desire to capture the feeling of wonder that nature and time outdoors provides.  In his free time, Ben loves to explore local beaches and hikes, go camping around California, or play ping pong at his favorite dive bar.

With over 2 decades of experience, Brad has a wealth of experience in leading complex projects from concept design through construction. Brad’s core strength is his ability to develop creative, yet grounded design solutions centered on his client’s goals. His creativity, technical knowledge and real-world experience allow him to develop solutions for projects of any size, scale, and level of complexity. His “off the field” interests include hiking, tennis, yoga and scuba diving.

Camille comes to us from Dallas Texas after graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Masters in Landscape Architecture. She pursues meaningful landscape and urban design that promotes a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural ecologies. She comes into this profession with a background in sociology and with the intention of creating spaces that manifest the social powers within cities and advocates for a sense of community. Outside of work you can find Camille exploring San Diego either running on the trails, enjoying the beaches or touring the city’s cuisine and brew.

Dan’s interest in landscape architecture stems from the desire to explore different forms of creativity. He has always enjoyed learning new art forms and tools that help to communicate experience and emotion. While attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Dan discovered his passion for ecology and native environments. Now, he is driven to bring ecological systems and nature back to the forefront of design. In his free time, Dan loves spending time with friends and family, traveling, and playing the guitar.