Over the past 25 years, Jackie has charted the creative course for groundbreaking destinations across multiple industries. Guiding the front-end development of projects, she is adept at quantifying and defining projects that start with nothing more than a vision and a white sheet of paper. For Jackie, defining an inspiring and creatively exciting vision includes ensuring that every big idea is equally matched by rigorous feasibility, marketability, and a viable look-ahead strategy. This balance of imagination and practical execution is why nine out of ten projects AOA takes on successfully make it off the page and into reality.  

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Jackie’s background in landscape architecture and urban planning deeply influences her strategy for decision-making and provides a highly grounded, structural viewpoint. This focused perspective ensures that artwork and other visual aesthetic efforts are deployed at key moments to seamlessly support the executable planning work. She leads the sustainability and conservation portfolio for AOA, placing a strong emphasis on mission-driven projects centered around climate, community, and conservation. This commitment is reflected in her leadership on transformative destinations such as Dr. Jane’s Dream, 4Roots Farm, Eatonville Park, and Virgin Galactic’s Astronaut Training Campus, where she helped weave sustainable, purpose-driven initiatives directly into the guest journey. Her broad expertise also extends across the themed entertainment and hospitality sectors, guiding high-profile experiences including Universal Orlando’s Incredible Hulk Coaster, SeaWorld’s Infinity Falls, The Edison at Disney Springs, One Vanderbilt SUMMIT Ascent, Land of Giants, Qiddiya Wahat, and major resort renovations for the Arizona Biltmore, Hotel Del Coronado, Turtle Bay Resort, and the Grand Wailea Resort. 

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Over her last 13 years at AOA, Jackie has been a critical force in executive decision-making, building meaningful client relationships, driving strategic vision, and defining the essential next steps that turn ambitious ideas into reality.