Nick works with cities, developers, and institutions to create value for their communities through innovative development.

As a director based in the New York office, Nick has conducted real estate financial analysis to support transformative real estate development, advised negotiations on behalf of public and private clients, and project-managed multidisciplinary teams for large-scale projects.

Previously, Nick was at Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, supporting capital raising and portfolio management efforts. Nick earned his MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business with specializations in Real Estate and Finance and received his BBA in Finance from Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business.

Harman combines his passion for data analytics with sustainable infrastructure practices, economic viability, and building stakeholder capacity.

Harman’s work often focuses on translating complex datasets into visual stories and accessible tools that help empower communities to understand the challenges they’re facing and create solutions for a brighter future. Based in the firm’s New York office, Harman has supported clients with feasibility studies on infrastructure investments, identifying economic impacts from proposed infrastructure projects, performing geo-spatial analysis using GIS, conducting market demand for real estate by varied land use types, preparing implementation strategies, developing workforce plans, interviewing stakeholders, and recognizing socioeconomic-related challenges.

Some of his notable projects include Metro Resilient Infrastructure Financing in South Africa, NYC EV Infrastructure Assessment For-Hired-Vehicles, and NYC Tech Ecosystem 2022 Update.

Jill helps to make communities more resilient through climate mitigation and equitable development projects.

Previously, Jill was a Senior Project Manager at the Brooklyn Navy Yard where she managed historic rehabilitation and ground-up developments to support inclusive economic development. As a Forefront Fellow with the Urban Design Forum, Jill researched the risks of extreme heat in New York City with a focus on public health and equity to prepare mitigation proposals for the Mayor’s Office of Resilience.

Jill is originally from Portland, Oregon where she worked on regional policy and planning at Metro before leading community engagement and program development for James Beard Public Market.

She holds a Masters in Urban Planning from the Harvard Graduate School of Design where she was a graduate researcher at the Joint Center for Housing Studies. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Oregon.

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

Ray brings nearly 20 years of experience working to improve the built environment and the too-often overlooked urban systems that shape daily life for communities too often left out of city-building conversations. He has helped make cities more livable, just, and sustainable by leading community engagement, higher education, and public space planning initiatives.

Based in HR&A’s LA Office, Ray leads inclusive planning, policy, and economic development work that advances equitable outcomes for historically marginalized communities. He partners with clients and community stakeholders to translate priorities into clear, implementable recommendations, with an emphasis on changing the structures and practices that sustain an unjust status quo. Ray grounds his work in empathy and collaboration, taking time to understand the experiences of those most impacted, and communicating complex ideas in accessible and compelling ways.

As a Phoenix native, Ray built his early career in his hometown at the intersection of placemaking, public space planning, and building community partnerships. While at Downtown Phoenix Inc., he advanced efforts to strengthen walkability and street-level vitality through public realm improvements, urban greening, public art, and activation strategies in close collaboration with residents and local stakeholders. He later served as a strategic connector at Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, where he built cross-sector partnerships and facilitated a strategic planning process for The Design School that expanded community engagement and helped reimagine design education to be more collaborative and radically accessible.

Ray holds a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning and a B.S.D. in Housing and Urban Development from Arizona State University.

Geon Woo leverages skills in data analysis and urban design to promote climate resilient cities, clean energy initiatives, equitable real estate development, and transit equity.

As a senior analyst based in the New York office, Geon Woo has led inclusive climate mitigation strategies in multiple states, helped several communities create equitable transit-oriented developments, designed policies and programs to prevent housing displacement, and conducted data analysis to develop compelling insights for clients. He is passionate about climate justice, place-based economic strategies, and neighborhood preservation to create unique and resilient communities across the globe.

Prior to joining HR&A, Geon Woo interned at the Meatpacking Business Improvement District where he conducted mobility data analysis to understand the impacts of the pandemic. He has also interned at architecture firms in Seoul, New York City, and Madrid.

Geon Woo holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University, where he received Dean’s Scholarship and won the Honor Award for Excellence in Urban Planning. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in the History and Theory of Architecture from Columbia University.

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

As a research analyst, Marco’s work includes economic policy review, demographic research, and stakeholder engagement for TOD, Affordable Housing, and International Economic Development projects.

Before joining HR&A, Marco interned at Passport Inc, where he produced reports on urban parking technology and complete streets. Prior to that, Marco interned at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States and McLarty Associates, where he conducted reports on US-Mexico economic relations.

Marco holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Davidson College. He also spent a year at the London School of Economics, where he studied Finance and Economic Development.

Jazmin helps advance economic opportunities through policy and equitable development projects.

Jazmin previously worked as a Project Manager in Denver’s Economic Development & Opportunity office where she advised leadership on strategic economic development strategies and led projects to advance economic opportunities for businesses, residents and neighborhoods in Denver. Jazmin has experience working in both federal and local governments across the country on economic development related issues through her undergraduate and graduate studies. She also worked as a Research Analyst for the Greater Sacramento Economic Council to research existing land use for the area surrounding the Sacramento International Airport in addition to supporting the City of Sacramento’s bid for the Amazon HQ2 proposal.

Jazmin holds a Masters of Public Policy from Duke University, and a B.A. in Public Policy from Stanford University.

Christina draws from a decade of community and economic development experience to guide clients from visioning to implementation of place-based strategies to advance their goals.

Christina joins our growing Atlanta presence as a Senior Analyst. She was previously the Research Manager for the Atlanta Region at JLL, where she led a team of analysts that tracked market trends, policies, and initiatives impacting the local commercial real estate market. Prior to her role at JLL, Christina worked as a principal planner in Research & Analytics at the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), working with a team of internal and external partners to provide data, content, and thought partnership on issues and trends shaping metro Atlanta.

Before working with the ARC, Christina worked as a research analyst with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, where she, her colleagues, and a team of external research partners worked to attract and expand business through metro Atlanta.

Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in sociology from Wayne State University, a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from Lawrence Technological University, and a dual-Master’s degree in City Planning and Public Policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Kimberly leads the staff development strategy to attract, advance, and retain diverse talent.

Kimberly oversees the firm compliance and legal HR matters, coordinates the performance review process, and manages employee benefits. Kimberly works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Talent and the President to review firm policies and procedures ensuring inclusivity. Kimberly is based in HR&A’s New York office.

Before joining H&A Kimberly worked at Robert A.M. Stern Architects as the Learning and Development Specialist, while there she partnered with business leaders to develop and deliver impactful employee training. Kimberly holds a Masters of Crime and Justice Studies from Suffolk University.