Editorial Team

Our editorial team focuses on creating relevant, useful information regarding the playground industry, childhood obesity, autism and sensory processing disorders, natural play, sustainability and more. Please contact us at 763.973.5397 or 612.455.1746 with any questions, concerns or feedback.

Katie Kava, Editor

Katie has been writing and editing for Landscape Structures since 2006. She earned a BS in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and is currently working on her Master’s Degree. Katie works as an online and print writer and editor, focusing on employee and rep communications, marketing, corporate websites and public relations.

Jacob Michaels, Writer

Jacob has been a writer for Landscape Structures since 2007. He attended the University of St. Thomas and received a BA in print journalism. Jacob's area of focus includes playground industry news like fundraising, sustainable park practices and more.

Molly Samuels, Writer

Molly joined Landscape Structures as a writer in 2010. She received her BS in mass communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Molly focuses on topics regarding children's health concerns including childhood obesity, nature-deficit disorder, and autism or other sensory-processing disorders.