Urban studies graduate (UC San Diego) with a 3.93 GPA and a strong mix of planning, GIS, and community/public-space research. Experienced in qualitative research, interview-based analysis, and translating findings into speculative design proposals. Hands-on experience includes farm operations, landscaping work supporting client projects, and a marketing internship focused on social media content. Experienced in collaborative teamwork, public speaking, and creative production (block prints, acrylic/oil paintings, illustration).

Liana Kitchel

Urban studies graduate (UC San Diego) with a 3.93 GPA and a strong mix of planning, GIS, and community/public-space research. Experienced in qualitative research, interview-based analysis, and translating findings into speculative design proposals. Hands-on experience includes farm operations, landscaping work supporting client projects, and a marketing internship focused on social media content. Experienced in collaborative teamwork, public speaking, and creative production (block prints, acrylic/oil paintings, illustration).

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Urban studies graduate (UC San Diego) with a 3.93 GPA and a strong mix of planning, GIS, and community/public-space research. Experienced in qualitative research, interview-based analysis, and translating findings into speculative design proposals.

Hands-on experience includes farm operations, landscaping work supporting client projects, and a marketing internship focused on social media content. Experienced in collaborative teamwork, public speaking, and creative production (block prints, acrylic/oil paintings, illustration).

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Work Experience

Intern & Artist in Residence at Beeworthy Farms
September 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Worked on farm operations including laying irrigation, prepping fields for planting, planting seeds and plants. Led a native planting project: ordered plants and organized a volunteer planting day. As an Artist in Residence, created acrylic and oil paintings and block prints, and taught a block printing art class to Bloom Club members.
Landscape Assistant at Jeff Newman Landscaping
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Supported succulent and cactus garden maintenance, including weeding, transplanting, pruning, and general upkeep. Gained experience in designing and maintaining drought-tolerant plant spaces. Assisted with client garden decoration and ongoing maintenance tasks.
Marketing Intern at Merge4 Socks
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Created social media posts and learned about the artists and key features of the product. Worked in the local store as a salesperson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning at University of California, San Diego
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Agriculture & Mining, Retail, Non-Profit Organization