CJ Lammers

CJ Lammers is a part-time Professor at George Washington University (GWU), focusing on environmental and sustainable design education. She holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (Environmental Planning specialization) from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resource Management from Southern Illinois University. Her teaching spans university-level courses such as Introduction to Sustainable Design and professional training in green infrastructure planning.

As a nationally recognized advocate for environmental ethics, Lammers specializes in green infrastructure planning at multiple scales—from site-specific stormwater solutions to large landscape conservation. She co-founded GWU’s Sustainable Landscapes Program and has authored landmark environmental land-use plans, including the first county-scale functional plan for environmental sustainability. Her advocacy emphasizes tree preservation, agricultural/forestry conservation, and policy advising for decision-makers.

Lammers has collaborated with organizations like The Conservation Fund, M-NCPPC, MAC-ISA, and the WWRFC on strategic planning initiatives. Her work integrates academic rigor with real-world projects through The Conway Method, preparing students for professional success via client-driven, project-based learning.