Nancy Chan

"I came to Ecosa to learn more about the relationships between sustainability, design, and community. As a graphic designer, I knew I wanted to get involved with sustainable design but was unsure how to take that leap. Ecosa was invaluable in providing a comprehensive framework to understanding the various systems in our natural and built environments. The lessons I learned at Ecosa deepened my consciousness of the social and environmental inadequacies present in our modern lives. I had gained exposure to a variety of careers in sustainable design and since then, I have decided to pursue a masters degree in landscape architecture. I've spent the past year freelancing in Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA and will be moving to Seattle this fall to begin the masters program in Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington! I'm looking forward to studying LA and its role in building an ecological democracy-- where community participatory design and ecological literacy come together to create healthy, sustainable environments."