Her Story
About Gayle
Gayle Croghan is a Senior Consultant and Professional Landscape Architect at WSP USA, where she works within the Transportation and Infrastructure division. With more than 20 years of experience in landscape architecture, she has developed a diverse professional background spanning sustainable landscape design, infrastructure, master-planned communities, resort environments, cemetery planning, commercial developments, streetscapes, and residential projects. She earned her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo in 2004.
Throughout her career, Gayle has combined technical expertise with creative design to develop functional, sustainable, and visually compelling landscapes. Her work emphasizes native and low-maintenance planting strategies that support local habitats, reduce environmental impact, and enhance large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects. She is experienced in preparing construction documents, developing design and presentation materials, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, researching region-specific plant selections, and using tools such as AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign.
Gayle’s career reflects resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to her profession. After navigating career changes brought about by economic challenges and family responsibilities, she successfully returned to landscape architecture, earned her professional license, and advanced into senior-level work with WSP USA. Her ability to bring together mathematics, environmental awareness, technical problem-solving, and artistic creativity continues to shape her approach to landscape architecture. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys creative writing, painting, and collage art, reflecting the creative perspective she brings to her designs.
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