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The November issue of Arkansas Money & Politics shines a spotlight on the architecture, engineering, and construction industries—creating an opportunity to recognize women leading and reshaping fields historically dominated by men. Across Arkansas, professionals continue to demonstrate that women thrive in AEC roles of every kind, whether in the field, behind the scenes, or at the leadership table.
At the close of 2025, AMP honored a group of standout women, spanning roles from bid coordinator to firm owner, whose leadership, expertise, and vision are helping blaze new trails while strengthening Arkansas’s economy.
We’re proud to celebrate Katelynn Hopkins and Mary Nell Miskin among this inspiring group.
Read the full feature by the AMP staff on the Arkansas Money & Politics website HERE.
Katelynn Hopkins
Engineer
Katelynn Hopkins is a licensed professional engineer at Ecological Design Group’s Rogers location. Originally from Talala, Oklahoma, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Hopkins earned her Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She began her career in Dallas, working on city streetscape development in the urban corridors department, before returning to northwest Arkansas in 2022 to join EDG. Hopkins is passionate about thoughtful urban development and specializes in infill projects that transform underutilized properties into vibrant, purposeful community spaces. She currently serves as vice chair of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Board of Directors and founded both the Texas and northwest Arkansas chapters. Hopkins also participates in the Urban Land Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers and regularly volunteers with the city of Fayetteville. She lives in West Fork with her husband and welcomed her first child in November.
Mary Nell Miskin
Landscape Architect
Mary Nell Miskin is a licensed landscape architect with Ecological Design Group, where she plays a leading role in creating resilient, people-focused landscapes throughout Arkansas. A 2015 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, she began her career in Houston before returning home in 2019 to join EDG. Miskin has since become an integral part of the firm’s landscape architecture team, mentoring young designers, leading project design and shaping spaces that connect communities to the outdoors. Her work includes the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center, a project she designed and saw built after returning to Arkansas. Dedicated to advancing the profession, Miskin serves on the executive committee for the Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, where she has had positions as public relations chair and secretary. She lives in central Arkansas with her husband and two young boys and enjoys exploring the Natural State through hiking and camping.
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