Roderick provides research and analytical support to projects focused on housing affordability. As a senior analyst based in the Los Angeles office, Roderick works to understand housing affordability from multiple vantage points to develop precise and effective strategy for clients.

Prior to joining HR&A, Roderick worked for the City of Los Angeles Housing Department as a member of the Strategic Engagement and Policy team, including supporting aspects of the implementation of Measure ULA. Roderick has also worked at Oregon and Housing Community Services focused on data collection and research for affordable rental housing across the state of Oregon. He also served as Director of Organizing for Abundant Housing LA leading strategy to develop local chapters and grow the membership base to increase housing production. Additionally, he has worked as a consultant focused on housing affordability and real estate economics for states, local jurisdictions, and community-based organizations.

During graduate school, Roderick served as a graduate research assistant for Dr. Rebecca Lewis, PhD and co-wrote Oregon’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Results of a Statewide Survey of Oregon Cities, a report that focused on understanding the state of housing affordability in communities in Oregon. Roderick’s graduate project was entitled “Perceptions & Associations: A Statewide Analysis of Renter Affordability in Oregon Communities”, a report that focused on leveraging data to (1) understand the relationship between community characteristics and cost-burdened renters and (2) understand perceptions of housing needs and importance compared to actual housing needs. Roderick also served as a board member for Cornerstone Community Housing, a non-profit affordable housing developer. He also co-created an affordable housing finance course while in graduate school to inform himself and others about the life stage of development projects, public funding sources, and asset management.

Roderick has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Philosophy from East Carolina University, and a Master of Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon.

 Janine provides strategic direction, project management, and analytical support to projects ranging from digital equity to inclusive cities initiatives to executive transitions.

As a Senior Analyst based in Austin, TX, Janine has written digital equity plans, provided advice and guidance for states to draw down millions of federal dollars, planned robust, equitable community engagements to inform and influence political and policy priorities, and supported executive transitions that help newly elected leaders deliver on community priorities starting day one.

Janine brings her extensive background in public policy and politics, experience building relationships and partnerships to drive influence, and executive management to her projects. Before joining HR&A, Janine led Indeed’s criminal record-clearing efforts as part of their Social Impact team. She also served as the Director of Community Engagement for Austin Mayor Steve Adler, focusing on developing and delivering equitable strategic initiatives and policies.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Arizona.

Gertie is rejoining HR&A after serving as an Intern/Summer Fellow in 2023! Gertie brings experience in interdisciplinary analysis and research to support inclusive development and public-private partnerships, particularly in the Broadband and Digital Equity Practice.

Gertie’s passion for her work stems from her commitment to uplift local communities, combining data analytics with community and stakeholder input to deliver thoughtful solutions. Prior to joining HR&A, Gertie worked at Sembcorp Development, a Singaporean land and real estate developer specializing in integrated developments in Asia. Her experience in the firm includes supporting business-wide strategy reviews, pursuing new business ventures, conducting feasibility studies on new projects and performance analysis of existing developments. Through working on several large-scale urban projects with local governments in Vietnam, China, and India, she possesses a strong understanding of navigating various types of public-private partnerships. Some of the projects that she was actively involved in through graduate school and fellowships include a Business Improvement District Strategy for Downtown Staten Island and a Brownfield Opportunity Area Site Selection Strategy for South Brooklyn.

In partnership with play:groundNYC, her graduate research focused on play space equity in New York City, where she assessed existing children play infrastructure in the city and delivered a prioritization strategy for new play spaces.

Gertie holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Yale-NUS College where she majored in Urban Studies. She also has a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University with a concentration in Urban Analytics, and Community and Economic Development.

Tupelo brings her background in climate adaptation policy and community engagement, alongside her passion for sustainable transportation planning and urban resilience to her work at HR&A.

Prior to joining HR&A, Tupelo worked as an Environment and Sustainability Intern for the City of Miami Beach. There, she helped develop the city’s Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Adaptation Plan to understand social vulnerability to sea level rise. She also assisted in the city’s application process for Inflation Reduction Act funding for its various sustainability initiatives. Her undergraduate thesis examined opinions surrounding a managed retreat strategy in Pacifica, CA, using both qualitative content analysis and spatial analysis to investigate how residents responded to the policy and the factors that contributed to their perception of it.

Tupelo holds a B.A in Urban Studies with a specialization in Sustainable Development from Columbia University.

Nikkol works with HR&A’s Finance Team to implement controls and robust financial processes to improve overall company financial health. As a dedicated problem solver, Nikkol leverages her expertise in accounting and finance to streamline processes that build efficiency and help project teams focus on providing excellent client service rather than red tape.

Prior to joining HR&A, Nikkol worked with multiple financial institutions as well as manufacturing and licensing companies. In previous roles, she worked with institutions that needed new systems built from the ground up, including Municipal Credit Union, who recruited Nikkol to assist with providing audit proof financials and regain the integrity of the credit union after being placed in a conservancy. Nikkol supported a general ledger overhaul initiative that returned the oldest credit union in New York to its members two years earlier than expected. She also served as an Accountant at Jazwares Inc, a Berkshire Hathaway company, responsible for Halo, Fortnight, Squishmellows, Hello Kitty and a host of other toys our children love.

Nikkol attended Ramapo College of New Jersey, and she is from New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Sahib helps HR&A track new business opportunities, conduct market research, improve critical proposal resources, and support external events.

Before joining HR&A Advisors, Sahib gained valuable experience in the corporate and administrative sectors working with luxury brands such as Christian Dior and L’Oreal. In these roles, he supported event coordination, consumer engagement, and donor relationships. Sahib’s internship at the United Nations NGO Affiliate, the Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention further honed his skills in member services, liaison coordination, data management, and client support.

Sahib holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Government from Seton Hall University, where he developed a strong foundation in research, analysis and critical thinking.

Jewel is an experienced ethnographic and policy researcher. She aims to create equitable land use strategy that encourages intentional placemaking and increases community capacity among disenfranchised populations. Jewel joins HR&A’s New York office as a Research Analyst.

As a student consultant with Washington University’s environmental law clinic Jewel conducted policy research and drafted legislation to strengthen tenant rights in the city of St. Louis. As a researcher she has collected and analyzed narrative-based data on individual experiences with vacancy, disinvestment, as well as analyzed accessibility of community-based healthcare networks for reproductive care in St. Louis. She is passionate about centering health as a human right within the urban planning field.

Jewel has a B.A. in Anthropology and a Master of Public Health focused in Urban Design both from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a member of the American Anthropological Association.

Based in his hometown of Washington, DC, Andrew supports clients in building transit-oriented development, establishing policy solutions to catalyze economic development, and managing the implementation of large-scale infrastructure and real estate projects.

Andrew brings thorough analytical skills and a strong awareness of policy and political considerations to support market analyses, development implementation, economic and fiscal impact studies, and policy and governance analyses. Andrew’s work has ranged from supporting transit agencies such as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) execute joint development and secure federal funding, to developing analysis for the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) in the reimagination of public space and the evaluation of strategies to revitalize and redevelop federal office space downtown, to advising the DC government in the management of complex, large-scale redevelopment projects.

Andrew leads the Washington, DC office’s strategic initiative to strengthen and grow the firm’s impact in the region. He has a deep understanding of urban history and policy development in Washington, DC and the metro area. Andrew’s passion for cities like DC motivates his work on behalf of clients seeking to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives.

Prior to joining HR&A, Andrew planned bus priority projects at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). He has also served as a community engagement specialist at DDOT and as a legislative fellow in the U.S. Senate. During graduate school, Andrew worked as an intern at Smart Growth America and as a fellow for HR&A. He writes for Greater Greater Washington, covering topics like inclusionary zoning and DC urban history, and for the urban-focused daily newsletter 730DC.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colgate University and a Master of Urban Planning from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service.

Matt is a Senior Analyst in the firm’s D.C. office, where he focuses on real estate finance and affordable housing strategy.

Matt joins HR&A after five years in real estate consulting and private equity. He has advised some of the world’s largest pension funds and developers on complex real estate strategies. His advisory skills include underwriting large-scale developments and acquisitions, performing in-depth market analyses using the latest industry and demographic trend data, and presenting and advocating for investment strategies to investor clients.

Prior to graduate school, Matt worked as a supply chain and logistics professional for over five years, both in corporate and plant-level manufacturing roles. While working in supply chain, he developed and implemented data-driven solutions to improve global processes and trained employees to solve complex inventory management and shipping problems.

Matt has his MBA and Master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Maryland. He is an undergraduate alum of Penn State University.