Lydia Thompson, Assoc. ASLA

Manager, Marketing & Market Development

ASLA

Lydia Thompson is the Marketing Manager at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), leading integrated marketing and member engagement to advance the profession. With a professional degree in landscape architecture, she brings a practitioner’s lens to messaging—especially for students and emerging professionals—ensuring ASLA’s communications reflect the realities and aspirations of the field.

Her audience-first approach, data-informed campaigns, and strategic partnerships have contributed to growth in membership and increased registration for the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture. Outside of work, Lydia is a proud dog mom to Cooper.


Articles by Lydia

October 12, 2026

Take Your Seat at the Table: Apply for ASLA’s Civic Appointments Track

A no-cost, six-session virtual series preparing you for appointed roles on public boards and commissions. Apply by Oct. 23.

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September 28, 2026

ASLA 2026: The Highlights, the Memories, the Photos

That's a wrap on the Action! in LA. Browse the official photos and relive what 6,300+ attendees experienced at ASLA 2026.

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September 27, 2026

340 Booths, 71 First-Timers, and New Programs: The ASLA 2026 EXPO Recap

From The Greenhouse to the ASLA Live Podcast Studio, see what was new at the EXPO—plus 2027 booths are now available.

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ASLA 2026 First Look: Virtual Conference Day
June 25, 2026

Introducing ASLA First Look: Virtual Learning Day

Experience ASLA's new virtual event with 2.0 PDH, exclusive sessions, and a preview of the 2026 Conference before September.

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LABash 2026 at The Ohio State University Knowlton Hall
March 20, 2026

LABash 2026 Conference

Learn how landscape architecture students planted the seeds for a brighter future this month at LABash. 


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March 10, 2026

Save the Date: ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture

Join us in September for the ASLA 2026 Conference in Los Angeles. 

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January 25, 2026

The LABash 2026 Keynote Speaker: Julia Watson

The LABash 2026 team is honored to introduce our keynote speaker, Julia Watson.


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LABash 2026
January 13, 2026

Registration for LABash 2026 is open!

Celebrate, collaborate, and cross-pollinate at LABash at The Ohio State University from March 11 through 13!

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ASLA Member Testimonies Collage
January 9, 2026

2025 Member Spotlights: Your Stories, Our Community

Revisit 2025’s Member Spotlights—and sign up for a 15-minute virtual interview to share why ASLA membership matters to you.

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