
Maisie is responsible for planning, strategizing and overseeing implementation of American Forests’ urban initiatives. Prior to joining American Forests, Maisie launched the Design Virtue a sustainability consulting firm and co-founded the Urban Studio, a nonprofit dedicated to equitable and sustainable urbanism. She previously led the design and advocacy team for Casey Trees, served as the landscape architect and environmental designer for Morgan State University and managed environmental programs for DC Parks and Recreation and the Greater Washington Urban League.
She brings decades of award-winning leadership to her projects and pays obsessive attention to the work to deliver high quality outcomes. As a 2018 Landscape Architecture Foundation Fellow for Innovation and Leadership, Maisie is used film to explore what landscapes need to be to feel welcoming for all people.
Maisie is an ISA Certified Arborist, with an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University, a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Morgan State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Afro American studies from Howard University.
AF Inspiration:“I believe all people deserve daily access to nature. Our work helps make this vision a reality. “