Since 2020, Torey Carter-Conneen has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the 16,000-member professional association that represents landscape architects in the U.S.  His primary objective and vision since joining is to elevate the profession of landscape architecture in all communities.  

Committed to advancing the organization to reach its full potential, he led the development of ASLA’s “2030 Vision,” which affirms the association’s focus on raising awareness of the interaction of people and the environment, thereby better positioning ASLA to take on such challenges as climate change and social equity.  Torey feels passionately about amplifying the story of landscape architecture because of its benefits to people, communities, and the environment.  He advocates for the profession through strategic coalition partners, large media platforms, and discussing key issues on domestic and international panels. In the short time since he started, the Library of Congress now archives all ASLA Professional Award winners.  Torey enjoys collaborating with ASLA members and helping them promote the work they do.

Prior to joining ASLA, Torey served as Chief Operating Officer of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He also previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Center for American Progress (CAP). Torey received degrees in economics and accounting from George Mason University, and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

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