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.

Ben helps local governments and nonprofits leverage funding and drive policy change. He specializes in criminal justice reform, equitable economic development, and fair housing policy.

Ben provides analytical support on specific plans, transit-oriented development, market analyses, and disaster recovery. He also has experience facilitating affordable housing loan closings and identifying strategies to preserve and expand naturally occurring affordable housing.

Before joining HR&A, Ben received his B.A. in Urban Studies at Brown University. There, he researched the implications of prison labor in California’s wildfire response, environmental contamination and cancer incidence, and bus rapid transit efficacy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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

Solomon works closely with public organizations, non-profit institutions, and private developers to advance complex development projects. His research and analysis have advanced competitive positioning market assessments, transit impact evaluations, joint development feasibility studies, and strategic planning for a diverse range of clients. Prior to joining HR&A, Solomon supported the George Washington University Endowment Fund in its REIT allocation strategy.

Solomon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the George Washington University with concentrations in Real Estate and Finance. He also spent a semester at Sciences Po in Paris, where he studied Business Management and Economics.

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.

Landry develops pragmatic strategies to advance racial equity and economic inclusion. Recognizing the economic pressures facing public and private sector clients, Landry enjoys designing creative financing and operating models that put ideas into action.

Landry has advised numerous Southern California governments including the City of Los Angeles, the City of Long Beach, and LA Metro. As a member of the Broadband Equity Partnership, Landry has also advanced national strategies for closing the digital divide and deploying advanced broadband infrastructure.

Previously a member of the Mobility team at Sidewalk Labs, Landry is passionate about transportation and urban technology as mechanisms for advancing sustainability and economic opportunity. Prior to joining HR&A, Landry also served the City of Santa Monica as a Management Fellow, where she led an interdepartmental effort to improve the City’s long-term financial forecast. She also previously worked as an analyst for a sanctions and illicit finance consulting firm and led operations for an NGO in the water and sanitation sector.

Landry holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of International Relations from the University of Southern California.