Jolene currently serves as a member of Leadership Advisory Council committee, with her term beginning in 2024. In this role, she assists in identifying, recruiting and vetting candidates for CLARB’s Board of Directors, president and future LAC members. The LAC ensures a strong, qualified leadership pipeline by conducting nominee interviews, reference checks and producing a slate of recommended candidates aligned with CLARB’s mission and values. Jolene’s service reflects her commitment to advancing the profession of landscape architecture through thoughtful leadership development and organizational stewardship.
Jolene brings valuable insight to CLARB’s Leadership Advisory Council through her extensive experience as a licensed landscape architect and woman entrepreneur. As the founder of a consulting practice grounded in strengths-based leadership, she supports organizations in navigating complex challenges and fostering meaningful change. Her work in community planning and public engagement, particularly in rural and underserved areas, reflects her active leadership in advancing the profession. Jolene’s leadership style and dedication to elevating others align closely with CLARB’s mission to develop and empower future leaders in landscape architecture.
“I’ve truly valued CLARB’s unwavering commitment to leadership development and advocacy for the landscape architecture profession. Being part of an organization that actively invests in emerging leaders and champions the future of our field has been both inspiring and deeply rewarding.”