Joy’s energy and enthusiasm for Buffalo and for Landscape Architecture continues to show in all her projects.

She continues to be vested in the future of Buffalo’s young people through their interaction with the outdoor environment. She is currently working with the Buffalo AIA on a project entitled: Architecture in Education where she is helping a 3rd grade class in Buffalo’s Discovery School to design their own learning gardens.

Education and Certificates

Registered Landscape Architect, 2002
NYS Department of Education

New York State Certified Woman Business Enterprise
May 2005

Erie County Certified Woman Business Enterprise
June 2004

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
Certified Woman/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise March 2005

Cornell University, 1997
Landscape Architecture

Villa Maria College of Buffalo, 1994
Interior Design

Memberships

American Society of Landscape Architects

Honors

Building of America, Top 50 Best New Construction projects in Upstate NY
Eastwood Place Residence Hall –Canisius College, Buffalo, NY 2006

American Institute of Architects
Michigan State Chapter, and Michigan Grand Valley Chapter Award Winner
The Rapids, Bus Transfer Facility, Grand Rapids, MI. 2005

Villa Maria College Distinguished Alumni Award, 2004

American Society of Landscape Architects, New York Upstate Chapter Award Winner
Hospicare of Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY. 2003

American Institute of Architects, New York State Chapter Winner
Montante Cultural Center, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY. 2000

American Planning Association, New York State Upstate Chapter Award Winner
Buffalo River Greenway Study. 1995

Community Efforts

American Society of Landscape Architects- Upstate NY Chapter Secretary

North Tonawanda Planning Board; Vice Chairperson

Ryan Bertini Memorial Garden, North Tonawanda:

Gateway Harbor Planting Design, North Tonawanda, NY

Webster Terrace Pocket Park, North Tonawanda, NY

Elmwood Avenue Tot Lot, Forever Elmwood, Buffalo, NY.