Marielle helps public and private sector clients create and sustain great places to live, work, and visit.

Based in HR&A’s North Carolina office, she conducts analysis for projects ranging in focus from urban resilience and environmental justice to market analysis and financial feasibility for development. She also supports parks, open spaces, and mixed-use developments with effective and ambitious operations, funding, partnership, and implementation strategies.

Her work draws on her background in community economic development. Prior to joining HR&A, Marielle was part of LISC’s national economic development team and helped restructure and grow LISC’s national program with Kiva, a crowdfunded microlending platform designed to expand access to capital for small businesses. She also supported the design and implementation of several LISC small business recovery funds at the beginning of the pandemic.

She holds a Masters in Community and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina, where she worked with NCGrowth and the Development Finance Initiative to advance equitable economic development projects across North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History, with Sustainability and Urban Studies minors from the University of Michigan.

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

At HR&A, Shoshana conducts real estate, workforce, and policy analysis to inform actionable economic development and workforce strategies at the neighborhood, citywide, and statewide levels across the Northeast. In addition, Shoshana supports a wide range of projects that advance healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. She helps clients make the case for investment in resilient infrastructure, parks, and open spaces, and works with stewardship organizations to develop sustainable business plans for these vital community assets. Her work has included business planning and regional positioning for park systems and cultural institutions, with key contributions to the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission systemwide plan, the Esplanade Association strategic plan, and the New Yorkers for Parks “1% for Parks” impact report.

Prior to joining HR&A, Shoshana interned at The Public Interest Law Center, supporting attorneys focused on housing and environmental justice. She later joined the New York City Urban Fellows program, where she worked at NYC Parks on the Planning and Parklands teams. There, she contributed to initiatives spanning urban agriculture, broadband access, and the stewardship of New York’s historic public cemetery, Hart Island.

Shoshana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies with Honors from the University of Pennsylvania, with a minor in Sustainability and Environmental Management.

Mark supports the internal business using data analytics to aid in making decisions on strategic initiatives about growth, people, and operations.

Mark Siriban joins HR&A’s New York City office as a Business Analyst. Mark has over 3 years of financial tech consulting experience in both the delivery and sales capacity. His previous position was as an Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Consultant at Frontera Consulting, where he implemented Oracle financial systems in planning and budgeting for organizations as large as 50,000 employees across various industries. Prior to the consulting position, Mark was the sole Sales Operations Analyst and Administrator supporting the global Frontera sales team with offices in New York City, London, and Hong Kong. In this role, he assisted in all sales opportunities and worked cross functionally within the firm for data compliance, security, and data analytics.

Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences in Economics from the University at Albany, SUNY.

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.

He specializes in bridging the gap between planning and implementation by underwriting development feasibility and crafting creative infrastructure funding and financing strategies. His work focuses on transforming underutilized land into vibrant developments that increase access to public transportation and expand the regional housing supply. David manages key workstreams for major transit agencies and state governments, with a focus on public-private partnerships (P3s) and joint development. He currently advises the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on rail station redevelopment and transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies across the state’s rail corridors. In California, David supported the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) by evaluating funding and financing mechanisms for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project. His portfolio also includes strategic advisory for the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), where he analyzes P3 procurement options for large-scale TOD projects.

Beyond his project work, David is a technical lead within the firm for complex Excel modeling, including pro forma development and the analysis of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD). By projecting revenue and assessing implementation strategies, he provides clients with the data-driven clarity needed to move projects from conceptual design through funding and financing and into construction.

David is also a leader in the broader professional community, serving as Co-Chair for P/PREP, a premier networking group for professionals dedicated to public-private real estate and economic development.

David holds a Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, where he pursued specialized coursework in Real Estate Design and Development at both the Wharton School and the Weitzman School of Design. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning with Honors from the University of Southern California.

Sylvia shapes transformative urban development, robust planning efforts, and regulatory innovations to advance housing and economic equity.

Leveraging her planning, policy, and engagement expertise in government and non-for-profit sectors, Sylvia advises municipalities and institutions on data-informed and people-centered projects to empower communities, create housing opportunities, and drive equitable economic outcomes. Her practice also involves working with private actors to think beyond the physical to build diverse and thriving places.

Sylvia was previously a senior planner and team lead at New York City’s Department of City Planning where she oversaw the Department’s Manhattan West Side portfolio, shepherded transformative public and private development projects through planning and public review, designed in-person and virtual stakeholder engagement strategies, contributed to policy making in affordable housing, economic development, and public realm and infrastructure investment. In 2022, she was recognized by Citizens Housing and Planning Council with the Ibo Balton Community Planner Award for her work as Lead Planner for the city’s historic, equity-forward SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan. Prior to her tenure in New York City government, Sylvia worked in economic development policy research at Center for an Urban Future, as an independent planning/GIS consultant to New York Academy of Medicine, and on planning and housing projects in China and Indonesia.

Sylvia holds a Master in Regional Planning from Cornell University, a Professional Certificate in Real Estate Finance from CUNY Baruch College, a Certificate of Sustainable Land Use from the University of Copenhagen, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Peking University (Beijing, China).

Garrett supports local governments and private institutions in crafting solutions to their most pressing challenges, particularly in the areas of displacement and equitable urban development.

As an Analyst in the Los Angeles office, Garrett has worked on a variety of strategic planning efforts that have guided public and private organizations to effectively serve their communities. He has also worked on several real estate and master planning projects that aim to promote vibrant neighborhoods and provide economic opportunities.

A life-long Southern Californian, Garrett is passionate about pursuing impactful work across the region – from large-scale opportunities associated with cultural events like the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles to smaller-scale projects that aim to empower and strengthen underserved communities.

Garrett graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Urban Studies. His honors thesis focused on large development projects unfolding in the city of Inglewood, CA and looked critically at conversations around gentrification and displacement.

Vidhee brings over 14 years of experience advising public and private sector clients in 25+ countries on developing new policies, programs, and business plans to help improve access to housing for underserved populations.

Vidhee previously had an independent consulting practice where she designed products and business projections for private financial institutions and housing developers in India and Ghana. She worked closely with multilateral agencies to assess the state of play in the green housing sector in India and made recommendations to strengthen finance and delivery value chains.

Prior to that, Vidhee was Principal at Affordable Housing Institute (AHI) where she provided housing finance and policy advisory services to governments, multilateral agencies, and housing entrepreneurs. She also co-led AHI’s Aarohi Fund, a socially motivated impact investor that assists early-stage affordable housing entities by providing capital and technical assistance.

Vidhee holds a Master in Regional Planning from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Mumbai University.

Melanie supports HR&A’s growing Broadband & Digital Equity Practice in the public interest broadband ecosystem.

As Director of Strategy and Operations for Broadband & Digital Opportunity based in the New York Office, Melanie oversees the practice’s business administration and growth.

She brings deep experience in managing a diverse portfolio of broadband and digital equity projects. Prior to joining HR&A, Melanie was a broadband consultant at a US firm, working closely with more than 70 local governments to develop and implement broadband plans and policies that meet the needs of their communities. Her work included overseeing the project cycle to produce timely, quality deliverables, including strategic plans, feasibility studies, and business plans for clients to bridge the digital divide, enhance economic development, and stimulate innovation.

Melanie has a background in business administration and technical communication and specializes in the development of processes and communication tools, business development, and project management. She holds an M.A. from the University of Central Florida and a B.A. from the University of Florida.

Tamika Maise works with HR&A’s People team as a Talent and HR Coordinator, helping to support recruitment, onboarding, and HR-focused initiatives.

Tamika was born and grew up in Jamaica, where she studied History and International Relations at the University of the West Indies. She is currently in her final year of study at SUNY Empire State College pursuing an MBA in Human Resources Management. Before joining the HR&A team, she served in administrative and HR capacities in the academic, medical, and non-profit fields. Tamika enjoys researching, volunteering and helping find solutions to workforce challenges.

Tamika is a mother of two toddlers who help to keep her active. She has a positive outlook on life and always finds a reason to laugh and celebrate small victories. She enjoys music and dance, and she dreams of one day visiting Soweto, South Africa to explore the land and culture of a country she fell in love with while studying its rich history.