By Tina Traster
Jersey City-based land use consultancy Dresdner Robin has announced two new hires, as it further bolsters its growing environmental service and urban planning departments.
In a news release, the company said Cinthia Naveendra has joined its team as a project manager, doing so with eight years of experience in environmental science. Lucia Pachon-Ortiz, meantime, comes to the firm as a staff planner after recently graduating from Rutgers University.
“Our ability to deliver transformative results continues to enhance by the caliber of staff we hire,” said Tony Ianuale, Dresdner Robin’s chief operating and chief financial officer. “We continue to attract talent who are passionate in making a difference in the communities we serve. Our team has grown to more than 80 members, and the consistent expansion of industry experts allows us to deliver top-tier results and solutions to our clients.”
Naveendra, who graduated from Rutgers in 2014, most recently was an environmental scientist III for CME Associates. In that role, she oversaw contractors and served as a liaison between project and county and municipal leaders and supported large-scale redevelopment projects, including an expansion of Overpeck County Park.
Dresdner Robin added that she is certified in OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response program and has experience in site investigation, remedial action work plans and groundwater, underground storage tank and social remedial action coordination.
“Cinthia and Lucia join Dresdner Robin with extensive expertise in the field and a passion for our industry sector,” said Douglas Newman, director of environmental services at Dresdner Robin. “As we continue to grow our client base, it’s essential that we extend our talent pool to help best serve the communities we work in.”
While an urban planning and design student at Rutgers, Pachon-Ortiz developed a passion for public park green space development and stormwater management, according to a news release. She has project experience in creating innovative public transit and parking solutions for densely populated cities, while her work as a student assistant for the school’s chemical and bioengineering department taught her about environmental aspects of urban planning.
As staff planner, Pachon-Ortiz will provide support on residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial and institutional projects for Dresdner Robin.
