Emily M. O’Mahoney, FASLA

Partner

PLA #0000684

Email: Emily@2gho.com

Joined 2GHO: 1998 as Partner

Education: University of Florida, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 1980

Bio: Ms. O'Mahoney has over 40 years of experience in landscape architecture, site planning with emphasis on conceptual and detailed design at all scales. In 1993 she started her own company and then joined with George Gentile and Troy Holloway to form the 2GHO partnership in 1998. Within the firm, Emily is responsible for project design, direction and management for a wide variety of projects ranging large scale master planning at the conceptual level, residential mid and high-rise towers, parks and public spaces along with many of the urban redevelopment projects. Emily is also a proponent of sustainable green design in every project.

Affiliations:

  • American Society of Landscape Architects

  • Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards

  • Palm Beach County Planning Congress

  • Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce

  • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Honors, Awards, & Recognition:

  • American Society of Landscape Architects (2017)

  • ASLA, National Service Award (2016)

  • ASLA, Certificate of Merit in the Study of Landscape Architecture (1980)

  • ASLA, President’s Recognition for Outstanding Contribution (1980)

  • ASLA, National President (2022-2023)

  • FL/ASLA, Award of Merit Meditation Garden (2008)

  • FL/ASLA, Award of Merit Pahokee Eco-Island Study (2008)

  • FL/ASLA, Award of Honor Limestone Creek Elementary Children’s Planting Program (2002)

  • FL/ASLA, Award of Excellence in Residential (1998)

  • FL/ASLA, Service Awards (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)     

  • FNGLA, Award of Excellence Meditation Garden (2008)

  • Howard, Sebolt Award (1980)

  • Gargoyle National Architectural, Elected Honor Society (1980)

  • University of Florida, Distinguished Alumni Award (2022)

  • University of Florida, Faculty Award, Department of Landscape Architecture (1980)

  • University of Florida, Alumni Service Award (2011)

Services:

  • America Society of Landscape Architects Florida, Trustee (2014-2017)

  • America Society of Landscape Architects Florida,

  • Chapter President (2013)

  • Church Landscape Committee, Chair (2002 – Present)

  • President (2000 -Present)

  • Habitat for Humanity, Design, Donation & Installation Coordinator for 3 homes (1994 – 1999)

  • Horticulture Society of South Florida, Lecturer (1999)

  • Landscape Architecture Advisory Board at FAMU, Treasurer (2005-2012)

  • Jupiter Environmental Task Force (2019-Present)

  • Prof. Women’s Network, President & Board Member (1995-2019)

  • Shores Homeowner’s Association, Member (1996-Present)

    Board of Directors (1997-Present)

  • Women in Business - Chamber, Assistant Chair (2001 – 2008)