Meet the DC Team: Sarah

Name: Sarah Cieciek

Number of years at DC: 7

Title: Landscape Architect

Where are you from? Protivin, Iowa. Population 317.

Where did you go to school? Iowa State University.

What's one thing you can't live without? My family and friends. Being outdoors.

Where is the farthest you have traveled? Brazil, Europe, and I have a trip planned for Thailand this December.

What's your favorite food? Cereal.

What's your favorite part of working at Design Concepts? The people and office culture. It is also great being able to work on school and park projects where your efforts are being enjoyed by the public.

What would you do with $1 million? Help my parents restore the family farmhouse. Transform the farm to an organic vegetable farm. Buy a place on Hawaii’s big island. Travel.

If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you play? Six on six women’s basketball.

If you could win any type of award, what award would it be? Most ridiculous excuse for a bowling team.

What is your favorite movie? I prefer episodes of Seinfeld, The Office, or Arrested Development.

What inspires you? Getting away from my regular routine and exploring other cities and landscapes.

What's one totally random fact about yourself? I am a dog stalker. I don’t actually own one, but love them and am constantly admiring them. Have been known to walk my neighbor’s dogs to get my fix.