New landscape architecture director joins Kirkland’s Triad Associates

Kirkland-based Triad Associates president Jeff Cox announced the recent addition of Susan Eastman Jensen as director of landscape architecture/site design.

Kirkland-based Triad Associates president Jeff Cox announced the recent addition of Susan Eastman Jensen as director of landscape architecture/site design.

Jensen has 25 years of landscape architecture experience working for a variety of high-end design firms, most recently on public-sector recreation and trial design. Her expertise includes master planned communities, creative site design, land use, environmental and site planning, project management, and team leadership.

“Sue’s passion for her work is evident in everything she does,” said Cox. “Her focus on landscape solutions that foster community interaction and create a sense of place will be a real asset to our work here at Triad.”

“Joining Triad was an easy decision for me,” said Jensen. “They have an impressive body of work, strong leadership, interesting projects and terrific clients.”

Jensen received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington and is a registered landscape architect in the state of Washington. She is LEED AP certified and received her low impact development certification from WSU Extension/Puget Sound Partnership. She is a member

of the American Society of Landscape Architects and served on the board of its Washington chapter.

In addition, Jensen was a member and past chair of the Seattle Design Review Board, Northeast District.