Lauren Schmitt, ASLA

Lauren Schmitt, ASLA, AICP is a Portland, Oregon landscape architect and planner who has worked across the United States for more than 25 years, involving communities in planning and design for parks, recreation, trails and public lands. She is a collaborative leader and team builder who cultivates diverse perspectives and is committed to ongoing learning. Prior to serving as a Trustee, she was the Oregon Chapter President and member of the Chapter’s Executive Committee from 2023-2025, also representing Oregon on the Chapter Presidents Council. She volunteers on the Board of Directors of WxLA, supporting gender justice in landscape architecture. Since 2024, she has been a member of the Board of Directors of Human Access Project, the Oregon organization working to transform Portland’s relationship with the Willamette River.