Angela received her bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. After taking a 10-year hiatus from Landscape Architecture to teach History at a local Middle School, she transitioned back into the design world and is a project manager with Schmidt Design Group. In her return to the field, she has carried over a passion for people, community, and social justice which she incorporates into the fabric of the spaces she creates. She especially enjoys channeling her experience and creativity into spaces where children and educators can thrive, from outdoor classrooms and schoolyards to public parks and interpretive exhibits. As a San Diego native she is dedicated to the local community and environment, and strives to bring about “positive change by design.”