Allison Desbonnet has five years of experience working on projects ranging from mixed-use development to intensive green roofs. Growing up in rural Connecticut provided her an opportunity to build a strong connection to the environment, which developed into an interest in resilient design and coastal mitigation strategies. Allison spends much of her free time on backpacking trips, working with wood, and volunteering with local organizations such as the Appalachian Mountain Club, Operation Progress, and Greenovate Boston.

Steve Thompson is a Maine Licensed Landscape Architect at Terrence J. DeWan & Associates in Yarmouth, ME. Since joining TJD&A in 2013, Steve’s work experience has included site planning, photosimulations, rendering, construction documentation, and ArcGIS mapping. Steve graduated with High Honors from The University of Rhode Island, and has a background in Fine Gardening and Landscape Construction.