Leslie Mesnick, Principal
Leslie has more than 25 years of environmental consulting experience serving as Project Director, Project Manager, and Deputy Project Manager for a variety of complex and high-profile transportation, infrastructure, and Brownfields redevelopment projects. Her capabilities include: project management, environmental review, permitting, interagency coordination, public outreach, and consensus-based mitigation. She has led many successful agency and community engagement programs for large and controversial transportation projects. Her recent projects required the preparation of EISs, permit applications, public involvement programs, and technical studies for various clients in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut. Leslie has expertise in natural resources permitting and environmental reviews performed in accordance with NEPA, SEQRA, CEQR, and NJ EO215. Leslie earned her M.S.E. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and her B.S. in Environmental Systems from Cornell University.
Tali Goldman, Environmental Planner
Tali is an environmental planner with a variety of experience working on data science, environmental analyses, community outreach, and interagency coordination. In a previous role, Tali engaged with multiple utility entities based in New York City and performed spatial analysis on large datasets. Tali’s current responsibilities include developing creative and engaging outreach materials, conducting technical analyses, and collaborating with clients and project teams on transit equity and other infrastructure projects. Tali received their B.A. in Urban Studies with a specialization in Anthropology from Barnard College.
Grace Donovan, Environmental Planner
Grace is an environmental planner with experience working on data analysis and assessment, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach. In previous roles, Grace engaged New York City residents with the NYC Compost Project through outreach and education about community composting. Grace also has experience in GIS and presenting to a variety of academic, public, and professional audiences. Grace received her B.A. double majoring in Environmental Studies and Geography and double minoring in Geographic Information Systems and Sustainability from George Washington University.
Caleigh Ingram, Junior Environmental Planner
Caleigh is a junior environmental planner with experience conducting data analysis and assessment, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach. Prior to joining the firm, she compiled and analyzed climate inventory datasets and coordinated with various Town boards. She has coded environmental and econometric models and presented to a variety of academic, public, and professional audiences. Caleigh received her B.A. with a double major in Environmental Analysis & Policy and Economics from Boston University.
Eric Wisnom, Junior Environmental Planner
Eric is a junior environmental planner with The Calladium Group. His responsibilities include performing land use surveys, analyzing demographic data, performing environmental screenings, and preparing materials for public meetings. Prior to joining the firm, Eric was a Riparian Buffer Steward with the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District. He graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelors in Environmental Science with a focus in Ecosystem Sciences.
Sergei Burbank, Communications Manager
Sergei is a communications manager with over twenty years of experience working in technical editing, community outreach, workflow management, and document design. Sergei contributes to robust public outreach efforts for projects subject to environmental review. His current responsibilities include developing engaging public outreach materials, such as graphics and presentations; editing environmental impact statements; and working in partnership with clients and project teams. Sergei received his BA from Kenyon College and MFA from St. Joseph’s University.
TaeHo Lee, Environmental Planner
TaeHo is a planner and community engagement specialist. His work includes preparing public-facing materials and planning outreach events for large-scale infrastructure projects. Prior to joining the firm, TaeHo served as an Outreach Associate at Big Reuse, where he successfully executed more than 150 community events to educate the public about NYC Department of Sanitation’s Curbside Composting Program. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Policy from Rutgers University.
