on Feb 12, 2026

Celebrating a New Generation of Leadership at HR&A

We’re proud to welcome three new Partners to HR&A’s leadership: Sarah Solon, Ignacio Montojo, and Erin Lonoff. Each brings a unique perspective and deep expertise that will help shape the future of our firm and the communities we serve. We sat down with each of them to discuss their paths to partnership, the trends they’re seeing in their work, and what excites them most about this next chapter. Read on to learn more about their expertise and vision for the future.

 

 

Conversations with New Partners Sarah Solon, Ignacio Montojo, and Erin Lonoff

Learn more about our newly elevated leaders and how they plan to help shape HR&A’s next chapter in these interviews.   

 

With over 16 years working at the intersection of criminal legal system reform, mental health access, and local governance, new HR&A Partner Sarah Solon sat down with us to discuss how cities can do a better job of directing the resources they already have to address homelessness, what keeps mayors up at night, and how her work across New York, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and beyond has shaped her approach to building government capacity to solve enduring challenges. Read more… 

 

With a history of leading transit-oriented development, resilience, and public-private partnership projects, new HR&A Partner Ignacio Montojo sat down with us to discuss America’s infrastructure delivery crisis, the changing landscape of public-private partnerships, and how HR&A bridges the gap between financial models and the complex realities of building large-scale projects. Read more… 

 

We sat down with Partner Erin Lonoff to discuss why housing affordability is driving Midwest growth, the role of millennials in the future of mission-driven real estate, and her path from Intern to Partner at HR&A. Erin also shares how her diverse work focusing on the intersection of real estate and public policy helps her anticipate what’s next for cities and communities across the country. Read more… 

 

Celebrating Promotions and Emerging Leaders 

We are also excited to celebrate the elevation of HR&A staff across our offices. These emerging leaders reflect the passion and talent that sets HR&A apart. Our deep bench of analytical and creative staff will continue to help HR&A grow and expand our services to meet the challenges facing cities today and those yet to come.

 

Principals

 

Eri Furusawa — Eri advises visionary clients in government, advocacy, and philanthropy on making cities more resilient and equitable through strategic planning, policy, and inclusive community engagement.

 

Becca Rosen — Becca leads place-based initiatives that expand economic opportunity and social mobility in communities across the country.

 

Landry Doyle Wiese — Landry uses economic and strategic analysis to bridge the gap between vision and implementation — designing operating models and governance structures to put ideas into action.

 

 

Directors

 

Solomon Abrams — Solomon advances real estate advisory, knowledge economy, and transit-oriented development projects.

 

Ray Cabrera — Ray leads inclusive planning, policy, strategy, and economic development work that aligns community goals with implementable outcomes.

 

Isabel Saffon — Isabel is a civic strategist specializing in spatial justice and reparative planning, whose recent work focuses on demystifying complex issues to enhance government trust and open decision-making.

 

Chae Kim — Chae draws on her experience in community development, urban planning, and public policy to promote equity and resilience in cities.

 

Laura Kim — Laura uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to achieve place-based urban development.

 

Santiago Salamanca, Director, TOD and Transportation Practice Lead — Santiago supports governments, non-profit organizations, and development banks in the design and implementation of financing and governance strategies for infrastructure, transit-oriented development, and inclusive economic development projects.

 

 

Senior Analysts

 

Sofia Araujo — Sofía supports projects related to economic development, transit-oriented development, innovation districts, and real estate strategy.

 

Aroosa Ajani — Aroosa brings her experience in the public and private sectors to address complex issues surrounding the development of the built environment and advance economic equity.

 

Samuel Jacobs — Samuel advances projects that deliver transit-oriented development, affordable housing, and sports-anchored mixed-use development.

 

David Nugroho — David leads market research and complex financial analysis to guide public agencies on how to leverage their assets to deliver public benefits and economic returns.

 

Marco Rodriguez — Marco specializes in knowledge economy, transit-oriented development, and economic development strategy, helping cities across the country become engines of innovation, inclusivity, and prosperity.

 

Dominic Sonkowsky — Dominic leads complex analyses for real estate, infrastructure, and economic development projects that create great places and shared, sustainable growth.

 

Joe Speer — Joe provides research and analytical support for housing and economic development projects.

 

Eddie Joe Antonio — Eddie Joe provides research, analysis, and strategy to projects related to economic development and public policy with an eye toward creative solutions.

 

Hilary Ho — Hilary draws on her experience in urban analytics and community development to deliver equitable economic growth and inclusive climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in cities.

 

Shoshana Wintman — Shoshana is passionate about equitable urban development, parks and open spaces, resilient climate adaptation, and inclusive economic growth.

 

 

Analysts

 

Kwabene Kalumbula — Kwabene advises state and local governments on how to leverage real estate and economic development to promote thriving communities.

 

Stefan Korfmacher — Stefan provides analytical support and subject matter expertise across a range of transformative urban infrastructure and real estate projects focusing on transit-oriented development and adaptive reuse.

 

Aaron Conley — Aaron helps bridge the digital divide by providing research and analytical support for the Digital Opportunity practice.

 

 

Growth, People, and Operations

 

Belema Derefaka, Senior Communications Coordinator — As a member of HR&A’s Growth Team, Belema supports strategic communications by leveraging storytelling to advance the company’s growth and impact.

 

Tajae Hinds, Senior Recruitment Coordinator — Tajae supports HR&A’s People team by informing, developing, and implementing recruitment strategies for both consulting and non-consulting roles.

 

Kimberly Taylor, Senior Director of Human Resources — Kimberly carries out staff development strategy to attract, advance, and retain diverse talent.

 

Erin Joyce, Controller (Senior Director) — As Controller, Erin helps manage HR&A’s financial activities, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting.