Jennifer Nitzky, FASLA, PLA

Jennifer Nitzky, FASLA, is a passionate advocate for advancing the profession of landscape architecture and a nationally recognized leader dedicated to creating thriving, people-centered places. A seasoned practitioner in Chicago and New York City, she brings broad experience spanning small and large firms, multidisciplinary practices, and public agencies. As Design Principal of Studio HIP Landscape Architecture, Jennifer leads community-driven work rooted in participatory design, environmental stewardship, and implementation excellence.

A Landscape Architect and Certified Arborist, Jennifer has devoted her career to expanding access to high-quality public space. Since 2002, she has partnered with the Trust for Public Land to transform asphalt schoolyards across New York City into vibrant, green community playgrounds. Through a five-week, student-led participatory design process implemented at more than 230 schools, she has empowered young people to envision and create their own environments—cultivating agency, environmental literacy, and the next generation of landscape architects.

Raised in Michigan, Jennifer earned a B.S. in Architectural Design from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Ball State University.She leads with optimism, collaboration, and an unwavering belief in landscape architecture's power to shape resilient, inclusive communities.