Experience

Maria has been a professional in public park and landscape planning since 2008. Her past and current work is focused towards creating public spaces. Her project experience also includes comprehensive district-wide master planning as well as site design through construction for playgrounds and sports fields. Maria has been with Upland Design since September 2011. Her career has been focused to serving public parks and recreation clients and enjoys being involved in the creation of outdoor spaces.

Credentials

NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Registered Landscape Architect
LEED AP BD+C

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008

Professional Activities

American Society of Landscape Architects
South Suburban Park
Recreation Professional Association Member
Slovenian Cultural Center Volunteer

Other Projects

Renaissance Park, Rotary Park & Hawthorne Playground Renovation: Lockport Park District
Otter Cove Island Master Plan and Phase I Construction: St. Charles Park District
Sunrise Park and Beach Master Plan: Lake Bluff Park District
Lake Katherine Botanic Garden and Nature Center Master Site Plan: Palos Heights, Illinois
Green Lake Park Master Plan & OSLAD: Buffalo Grove Park District