Ellie Gaffo

Ellie Gaffo is an accomplished landscape architect and designer with extensive experience in project management and design. As the Owner/Designer of Living Landscape LLC since April 2021, Ellie has successfully led multiple landscape projects across various sectors, including parks, civic spaces, housing, and educational facilities. Prior to this role, Ellie served as Project Manager and Project Designer at Urban Arena, where responsibilities included CAD drafting and community outreach. Earlier career positions include Project Assistant at Nowell & Associates Landscape Architecture and Landscape Associate at ADL Planning + Associates, complemented by a background in landscape design at Vivai Gaffo in Italy and office management at Landsystems & Associates. Ellie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic State University and an Associate’s degree in Transfer Studies from San Diego Mesa Community College.