Nina Lehrecke is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Master of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning. Growing up in New York City, Nina experienced firsthand the scarcity of public green spaces in urban areas, which sparked her interest in enhancing access to vibrant and biodiverse landscapes. She tailored her undergraduate studies to explore the intersection of social and ecological systems, combining conservation studies, environmental policy, and design. This interdisciplinary exploration laid the foundation for her journey into landscape architecture. At U-Penn, Nina’s projects focused on creative ecological solutions and planting design, and she continues to pursue these passions in her professional work at OJB.