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Kenneth J. Kokroko is an assistant professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona. Drawing on his multidisciplinary training in landscape architecture, anthropology, environmental science, and community‐based participatory research, his scholarship explores methods of community engagement in the planning and design of urban greening projects. His studio teaching practice emphasizes interdisciplinarity and service‐learning, reflecting a holistic approach to landscape architecture education and environmental design in the built environment.

Caitlyn A. Hall, PhD, is a transdisciplinary climate resilience researcher whose work bridges ecology, food and water systems, and community‐driven adaptation. Based at the University of Arizona, she integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches to support just, regenerative futures. Hall is a member of the Next Generation of Sonoran Desert Researchers and Codirector of the Agave Heritage Festival, where she helps connect science, culture, and sustainability across borders. She collaborates with communities and researchers to cocreate solutions rooted in place, equity, and local knowledge. Learn more at .

Quenton Bortmas is a graduate of the Michigan State University Landscape Architecture Program with a master’s degree in environmental design. He works as a landscape designer specializing in 3D visualization. His academic work has garnered him several accolades, including a Student Merit Award from the Michigan Chapter of ASLA.

Wonmin Sohn is an assistant professor of landscape architecture in the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. She holds a BS in landscape architecture from Seoul National University and both an MLA and PhD in urban and regional sciences from Texas A&M University. Dr. Sohn’s research focuses on enhancing nature‐based solutions and developing resilient community frameworks for climate adaptation, utilizing geospatial analytics. Her interdisciplinary work has garnered over 20 honors, including the 2024 CELA Excellence in Research Award.

Guanqi Lu is a biostatistics PhD candidate in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University. She earned her MS in statistics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2020. She is currently a member of QuantGen lab, led by Dr. de los Campos and Dr. Vazquez. Her research interests focus on quantitative genetics and multiomics data analysis.

Jun‐Hyun Kim is director and professor at the School of Planning, Design & Construction at Michigan State University. Focusing on the impacts of environments on health and resilience, he has secured substantial funding from federal and state organizations. Dr. Kim has published extensively and presented over 100 papers, significantly contributing to environmental perception and health assessments. He has received numerous awards, including eight from the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA), and has served as CELA president. His academic leadership includes advancing landscape architecture education through innovative teaching methods and student mentorship.

Steve Rasmussen Cancian is a licensed landscape architect and Senior Project Manager for the San Francisco Unified School District. Previously, he was an assistant professor at North Carolina A&T and an adjunct professor at UC Berkeley and Cal Poly Pomona. During his 17 years in practice, he focused on culture‐ and class‐responsive design for local governments and community organizations. Before becoming a designer, he worked as a community organizer for 13 years, including managing Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and building dozens of multicultural tenant unions. He lives with the love of his life, Hanne, and their dog, Oddie, in San Francisco.