A visionary engineer and passionate advocate for harmonizing science, engineering, spirituality, and nature to create safe resilient spaces that inspire, heal, and sustain
I’m excited to collaborate with you to bring your vision to life, creating safe resilient spaces that reflect your values, nurture your spirit, and harmonize with the natural world. I have included some of my background here so we can begin getting to know each other.
• Co-developed the Harmony Water Center, a comprehensive hub for permaculture, water resources, and alternative energy education, featuring a natural spring, gardens, greenhouses, and off-grid emergency response prototypes.
• Established and organized the annual Aqua-Terra Gratitude Festival in Eureka Springs since 2014, featuring workshops, education, music, art, and water blessings.
• Distinguished as a participant at the prestigious UN Women CSW59 / Beijing+20 conference, offering feedback and invaluable insights to NGOs on championing women's representation and advancement in the field of STEM.
• Achieved recognition as member of 3-person design team from the esteemed Land Art Generator Institute 2020 Fly Ranch international design competition, featured in the book "Land Art of the 21st Century" for biomimicry-inspired innovative design.
Structural Engineer
Project Manager
TECTONICS
Seattle Structural PS Inc
Savvy Structures Engineering PC
SWMB (now MKA)
WJA (now WJADC)
Consulting
Savvy Structures, Inc
Savvy Structures Engineering PC
Professor
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Unites States Military Academy at West Point
Kansas State University
Facilitating the Transition from Loss to Renewal using a Biomimetic Approach, Living Future 2020
The Profound Resonance of Water and Structure in Community, Living Future 2015
Creative Building + Downstream Living, Aqua-Terra Gratitude Festival 2014
Replacing Homework with a Comprehensive Design Project, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition 2007
Damage Mitigation using a Passive Isolation System, World Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2004
PhD Civil Engineering Kansas State University
MS Civil Engineering University of Washington
BS Architectural Engineering Kansas State University
At Earth Vision Studios, we believe in creating safe resilient spaces that harmonize with nature, fostering sustainability, beauty, and connection. Our mission is to empower visionary organizations, individuals, and communities to co-create regenerative, climate-resilient, mindful, and soulful built environments that inspire well-being and elevate quality of life. Guided by our belief that aesthetics, functionality, and ecology should seamlessly integrate, we design environments where humanity thrives in balance with the natural world.
We envision a future where science and spirituality unite to craft a new paradigm of harmonious living. By thoughtfully considering how built environments interact with nature and the people within them, we create spaces that uplift the spirit, nurture health, and inspire creativity. We believe that a well-designed space not only serves its purpose but also feeds the soul, allowing individuals to align with their highest potential and healthiest selves.
Central to our philosophy is the power of visioning. Taking the time to slow down, connect, and envision before building is transformative. We encourage our clients to explore their dreams, values, and connections to community and nature. Through this process, we help them articulate what makes them feel most alive and fulfilled. By starting from this intentional, soulful place, we create spaces that are not only functional but also innovative, meaningful, and deeply personal. At Earth Vision Studios, we transform dreams into vibrant, regenerative realities.
We thrive on working with clients at the beginning stages of their projects, facilitating group visioning sessions that expand imagination, spark creativity, and open up new possibilities. Whether you’re dreaming of a mindful home, a vibrant community hub, or a nature-integrated park, we guide you through a collaborative process of brainstorming, sketching, and creating vision boards to bring your ideas to life. With our unique blend of creativity and technical expertise, we ensure that each vision evolves into something beautiful, functional, and regenerative.
Our favorite projects are rooted in diversity and collaboration, and we especially enjoy working with visionary women and teams committed to sustainable and community-focused design. We excel at weaving together ideas, creating visual connections, and crafting spaces that serve both people and the planet. Whether you’re starting small with a home or imagining large-scale community spaces, we help you ripple your vision outward, building environments that inspire, heal, and endure. Together, we can bring your dreams into reality, one thoughtful and intentional step at a time.
"The places we create shape who we are, just as much as we shape them."
– Unknown
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