CLARB staff

Behind every successful initiative at CLARB is a small but dedicated team committed to advancing licensure and protecting the public. We bring a wide range of expertise and a shared passion for supporting landscape architecture and regulatory excellence.

Whether you have questions about licensure, need guidance on CLARB services, or want to connect, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Shelly Atalla

Accounting Assistant CLARB

Emily Bogstie

Director of Programs CLARB

Emmanuel Dan-Jumbo

CSPO, CSM

Business Systems and Process Specialist CLARB

Zachary Druga

Member Relations and Advocacy Manager CLARB

Andrea Elkin

PMP

Director of Business Systems CLARB

Staton Johnson

Records Services Coordinator CLARB

Charry Lackey

Records Support CLARB

Dot Ludwig

Director of Finance CLARB

Veronica L. Meadows

CAE

Chief Strategy Officer CLARB

Shawn Menefee Jr.

Records Services Senior Coordinator CLARB

Lindsey Michlik

Records Services Coordinator CLARB

Matt Miller

Chief Executive Officer CLARB

Mike Ponce De Leon

Executive Assistant CLARB

Alyssa Torrance

Communications and Outreach Manager CLARB

Mariela Wagner

PMP

Junior Project Manager CLARB

Volunteer leadership and partners

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CLARB Board of Directors

Elected and appointed officers who help set the direction of the organization and impact the future of regulation.

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Leadership Advisory Council

Ensures that CLARB has the most effective, qualified individuals to lead the organization toward its goals.

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Exam Committee

Develops fair, comprehensive exams that reflect the breadth of landscape architecture practice.

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Member Board Executives Committee

Provides member board executive input to the organization’s goals, strategy and scope of work.

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Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board

Serve as CLARB’s representative to the LAAB Board of Directors.

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LA CES committees

Represent CLARB on one of three committees that help maintain standards for evaluating professional development and continuing education programs.

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Our partners

Allied organizations across the landscape architecture profession and the broader regulatory community that support shared goals, align standards and protect the public through responsible regulation.

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Our sponsors

Contribute to the advancement of landscape architecture licensure, helping to protect public health, safety and the environment.