National Association of Minority Landscape Architects

Members Benefits

NAMLA is dedicated to inspiring people of color to pursue careers in landscape architecture by: ● Introducing the field of landscape architecture and providing support through the application process for relevant educational programs. ● Facilitating access to apprenticeships, and offering mentorship, alongside grants and scholarships for students at all levels of study—from apprenticeship through to doctoral degrees. ● Listing job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities on our website and social media platforms to connect minority students with professional openings. ● Collaborating with organizations to offer micro-grants for projects addressing racial and class inequalities in landscape architecture academia. ● Partnering with allied organizations, institutions, and businesses to bolster minority representation across the profession. ● Showcasing and rewarding the academic contributions of minority educators and graduate students in landscape architecture. ● Offering portfolio competition awards to spotlight the talents of emerging minority students in the field. ● Assisting minority students in becoming licensed landscape architects through preparation and reimbursement grants for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.). ● Organizing events for students to advocate for diversity and equity in landscape architecture. ● Participating in events and programs that advocate for diversity and equity in landscape architecture. ● Organizing student-focused events, lectures, and workshops.