Updated NMASLA Strategic Plan (2023)

We are proud to announce the updated Strategic Plan. With this plan, NMASLA will be in alignment with the updated National Strategic Plan released in 2022:

NMASLA Vision

Healthy, beautiful, resilient, and equitable landscapes in New Mexico.

NMASLA Mission

Strengthen Landscape Architecture in New Mexico through advocacy, education, stewardship, and engagement.

NMASLA Values

We embrace the following values:

  • Excellence: Committing to learning, constant improvement, and achieving the best outcomes for members in all endeavors; mission-driven in service to members, the profession, and the public good.

  • Integrity: Being honest, ethical, and forthright in all dealings.

  • Diversity: Fostering equity and inclusion within our profession, membership, and leadership, striving to mirror the communities we serve.

  • Leadership: Serving members on matters of professional importance.

  • Stewardship: Striving to promote environmentally and socially conscious principles and practices across all aspects of the profession. 

NMASLA Culture

We cultivate the following culture:

  • Collaborative: Bringing together members and allied professionals through fellowship and community engagement.

  • Inclusive: Welcoming and serving all people and communities and treating them fairly and equitably.

  • Member-Focused: Listening to members’ needs and interests and dedicating to meeting them.

  • Accountable: Using NMASLA resources for the betterment of the profession and the community.

  • Volunteer-Supported: Promoting volunteerism and utilizing the expertise and creativity of members to advance NMASLA and the profession.

  • Fun: Providing inclusive fellowship opportunities to connect members through education, service, and social events.

NMASLA Strategic Objectives and Goals

  • Community: Invest in the profession's future through career discovery, recruiting, and retaining members.

    • Goal 1. Increase NMASLA membership and member engagement.

    • Goal 2. Provide support to the University of New Mexico landscape architecture faculty and students.

    • Goal 3. Raise awareness of landscape architecture as a career.

  • Connection: Support member professional growth.

    • Goal 1. Provide relevant information to members on time.

    • Goal 2. Provide education opportunities and resources for professional development.

    • Goal 3. Recognize member achievements and contributions.

    • Goal 4. Provide networking opportunities with members, allied professionals, and sponsors.

  • Innovation: Advance NMASLA digital effectiveness and promote professional design innovation.

    • Goal 1. Expand digital education and information offerings.

    • Goal 2. Collect data and develop metrics for data-driven decision-making.

  • Scale: Sustain NMASLA through effective leadership and efficient use of chapter resources.

    • Goal 1. Structure chapter leadership and committee framework to support the NMASLA goals.

    • Goal 2. Manage chapter finances and operations effectively and transparently.

    • Goal 3. Establish a leadership transition plan to ensure continuity.

  • Voice: Promote and strengthen the value, understanding, and appreciation of landscape architecture.

    • Goal 1. Defend and strengthen licensure.

    • Goal 2. Raise the visibility of the profession with elected officials and the public.

    • Goal 3. Address legislative and policy rules that affect professional practice and cultural and natural environments.