Who We Are
Working Together
Our team members participate in every stage of transportation project development, including planning, designing, and engaging with the public and our clients. Our staff are passionate about helping communities develop multi-modal transportation networks.
We guide projects from conception, design and construction; over 80% of our planning projects are constructed. We have small-scale projects that take a little as a few weeks, to major planning and design projects spanning several years. What makes us tick is the understanding that all of our projects make an impact.
Staff Members
Andres Gonzalez, PE
Andres, a registered Civil Engineer, participates in all stages of project development including presentations, client meetings, fieldwork, planning and engineering analysis, and preparation of plans and technical reports. His hobbies include listening to new music and playing Tetris. Andres holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo.
Andrew Lee, PE, TE
Andrew, a registered California Civil and Traffic Engineer specializes in developing innovative and creative designs. Andrew’s motivation to create safe roadways was strongly shaped by a summer spent on bike, traveling from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, Mexico. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo and a M.A. in Urban Planning from UCLA.
Bri Adams
Bri received their B.S. in Civil Engineering from San Francisco State University, and also has a B.S. degree in Kinesiology. Bri participates in all aspects of project design, and has been passionate about design since a young age; focusing early on graphic design but soon finding a passion in engineering. Bri’s hobbies include exploring the East Bay, camping/ hiking, and watching movies.
David Hoffman
David has worked for Parisi for the past eight years focusing on Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School, pedestrian and bicycle facility planning, and design assignments. David has participated in all stages of project development including presentations and client meetings, fieldwork, planning and engineering analysis, and the preparation of plans and technical reports.
David Parisi, PE, TE
David is a registered Civil and Traffic Engineer with 35 years of experience in multimodal transportation planning and design. His experience includes leading multi-disciplinary transportation projects from inception through design and construction, as well as managing active transportation programs. David holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University.
Jennifer Shriber, MPH
Jennifer is a transportation planner specializing in data analysis and GIS. She holds a Master of Public Health from Emory University in Georgia and was drawn to transportation planning through experiences walking and biking in the cities where she has lived. Her work has spans multimodal, smart mobility, and big data projects. Her interests include rock climbing and exploring the East Bay by bike.
Jeremy Thornton
Jeremy is a versatile and experienced graphic designer. His work helps visually explain the technical aspects of the work done at Parisi. He has a long association with the Marin Safe Routes to School program, providing lighthearted graphics that have helped define the program. Jeremy is also an exhibiting fine artist. Creativity, problem solving and an interest in learning new things are what drive him. He also enjoys gardening and exploring new music.
Jimmy Jessup, EIT
Jimmy holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Rice University and a Masters in Urban Planning from Texas Southern University. His impressions and enthusiasm for meeting the needs of all transportation users is shaped by living and working in numerous European countries and American regions. He loves nothing more than a brisk morning jog or exploratory cycle ride through the city, observing the street activity as it begins to come to life.
Lisette Parisi, MS
Lisette leads Parisi Transportation Consulting’s operations and finance department and provides task services on active transportation projects. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics and a Master’s degree in Taxation Law, both from Maastricht University in Maastricht, Netherlands. Growing up in Holland and on a bicycle since she was an infant, cycling culture is part of Lisette’s life. She has traveled and worked throughout the world.
Mac Grosel, EIT
Mac graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Mac’s passion is in transportation engineering and as an intern he supported the design of a $175 million Bus Rapid Transit project in Portland. He focuses on Complete Street, safety, and traffic engineering work at Parisi. Mac’s interests include hiking, yoga, weightlifting and cooking.
Martin Lezama-Lopez, EIT
Martin is a recent graduate from Cal Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo where he received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Martin participates in all aspects of project design and engineering. His passion is in transportation engineering and designing roads that are safe for all users. His interests include listening to new music, playing soccer, and going for an occasional afternoon run.
Venera Mandanas, EIT
Venera is a recent graduate from the University of California in Davis where she received a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Her passion for transportation engineering comes from a desire to bring equitable and sustainable transportation for all users, strongly believing that even the smallest changes in planning can create long-lasting beneficial impacts. Her hobbies include weightlifting, baking, and reading.