
Jesse Nicholson
Associate Principal
Jesse’s admiration for plants and his experience with building materials and construction processes inform his contributions to all phases of work at MVVA. The youngest of five children, Jesse grew up on Martha’s Vineyard. He is an avid line fisherman and harvester of quahogs and scallops. With his intuition and communication skills, he fosters a genuine, collaborative design process with clients.
Jesse earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from the University of Massachusetts, and an Associate Degree in Landscape Contracting from The Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He joined MVVA in 2013.

Project List
- Port Lands Flood Protection
- Hermann Park
- Wellesley College
- George W. Bush Presidential Center
- The 606
- Harvard University
- University of Washington Campus Landscape Framework
- Cambridge Crossing
- Easy Street Park