Nicole Trapp was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where she lived most of her life. She attended Kent State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Realizing she had a passion for art and design she decided to go back to Kent State to receive a Master's in Landscape Architecture, which focused on design issues surrounding the urban landscape. The summer after graduation she moved across the country to join the team at Zehren and Associates in the Rocky Mountains. Her design philosophy is focused around making the world a better place through environmental sustainability and ecological sensitivity. During her off time, she enjoys exploring the landscape by hiking, mountain biking, and camping with friends.