Education

Trained in both biology and landscape architecture, she built a distinguished career designing public landscapes, parks, and environmental education spaces that blend art and science, helping communities better understand and care for the natural systems around them.

Career

Her work has always been guided by a clear personal mission: to support planetary health and help people live in balance with the natural world. Over time, this mission has expanded beyond design into leadership, advocacy, and community service, particularly focused on conservation, climate resilience and public engagement.

Leadership

Through her leadership roles with organizations such as the Garden Club of America, the Portland Garden Club, and the Oregon State Parks Foundation, Bennett has worked at the intersection of policy, education, and on-the-ground impact, advancing initiatives that protect natural resources while strengthening community connection to place.