Lumen is an owner’s representative firm built for the people who carry the most risk on a project. We sit on your side of the table, asking the hard questions, managing the details, and protecting your interests.
We built Lumen around a simple idea: clients deserve direct access to experienced leaders. Meet the people who bring clarity to complex projects and accountability to every outcome.
Loredana is a leader in project management. Her ability to listen and communicate her client’s goals leads to a transformative process, not just for the built environment but for all team members involved.
With over a decade of experience in the design and construction industry, Loredana has worked on more than 5 million square feet of office space. Some career highlights include managing complex restacks for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Exelon, as well as relocations to highly anticipated skyscrapers like Morton Salt’s move to River Point in Chicago.
Project success hinges on Loredana’s ability to manage details from the big picture. No detail is too small, yet she understands how each component fits into the overall goals. She’s involved in each phase of the project, from procurement and vendor selection, building analysis and selection, design and construction oversight, ending with punchlist completion and relocation.
Isaac began his career creating drawing details and participating in construction administration for an architectural and engineering firm. After working on the development of construction drawings for several years, he then began working for a ENR 200 General Contractor doing both ground up and tenant interior projects. Working up through the ranks from Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Project Executive, Isaac was tasked with the preconstruction planning, estimation, and procurement of projects upward of$30M.
In 2017, Isaac was a founding member of an interior general contracting firm with an annual sales volume of over $100M, Isaac was principally involved in the management of company revenue and profit margins as well estimating and preconstruction of a team of 30.
Rachael is a strategic, results driven project management leader with more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including a decade directly managing complex, large scale initiatives across legal, financial, technology, and non-profit clients. Her leadership is grounded in over 15 years of prior construction experience, giving her a deep, practical understanding of project execution and a proven ability to deliver successful outcomes in diverse and demanding environments. She excels at establishing organizational vision for project delivery while implementing risk mitigation strategies and best practices that optimize efficiency and ensure budget adherence.
Known for building high-performing project teams and fostering collaborative environments that align seamlessly with client objectives and business goals, Rachael has a proven track record of navigating market volatility and cost escalation through innovative problem-solving and proactive stakeholder engagement.
Rachael’s extensive portfolio includes multi-million-dollar office build-outs for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, legal, education, technology, and food and beverage sectors.
Jake Harney is an accomplished project manager with over a decade of experience in architectural design and technical coordination. His portfolio encompasses high-end marketing suites and complex tenant spaces, showcasing his versatility and commitment to design excellence. Jake values strong client relationships and believes thoughtful, collaborative design starts with clear communication. He works closely with clients to understand their needs and advocates for involving the right team members early in the process to ensure long-term project success.
Jake has a deep technical foundation and keen eye for detail. In 2024, Jake earned his architecture license in Illinois, underscoring his dedication to the field and his continuous pursuit of professional growth.
Michael is an interior design and workplace market leader with an extensive architectural background. Prior to joining Lumen, he held leadership positions at Lamar Johnson Collaborative, GREC, and PBD where he was responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with clients, vendors and consultants to ensure a successful project delivery.
Michael is adept at managing teams, creating and managing a multitude of project deliverables, working on a macro through micro level for project budget,schedule and team engagement.
Leila Jada is a seasoned project management professional with over a decade of experience leading complex real estate and interior fit-out projects in the New York City market. With a background in architecture and a passion for optimizing the built environment, she blends creative thinking, technical precision, and strategic oversight to deliver high-impact results.
As a Director at a leading project and cost management firm, Leila built a reputation for her ability to navigate multifaceted developments with clarity and confidence. She has successfully led award-winning corporate interior projects for high-profile clients, consistently delivering outcomes that balance design intent, operational needs, and budgetary goals.
Leila’s collaborative leadership style fosters strong, cross-functional partnerships between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. She is also a dedicated mentor and industry contributor, serving on the CoreNet Young Leaders Committee to support the next generation of real estate professionals.
With a proven track record of mitigating risk, driving efficiency, and enhancing the value of every project she touches, Leila is recognized as a trusted leader in the architecture and construction space.
Kevin has distinguished himself in his ability to walk our clients through the entire project process. With a background in construction management and preconstruction, he provides steady oversight, from clarifying the budget to make decisions based in each client’s values, to monitoring schedule, cost and quality during construction.
Prior to joining Lumen, Kevin focused on managing large-scale, multi-floor commercial interiors projects for clients like CareerBuilder, Numerator, Home Chef, and Vivid Seats.
Alexandra brings technical expertise to her project management role as a licensed architect with 13 years of experience in the design of high-rise towers, education facilities, commercial interiors, residential, and public works buildings. With experience in new construction, renovation, historic landmark buildings and LEED, there isn’t much that can be thrown at her that she can’t tackle. Alex strongly believes that the complex collaboration that takes place between the design and construction teams shouldn’t place an extra burden on the client and smooths the road for our clients as a technical member of our cross-disciplinary team.
Erica Stavola is an accomplished Associate Director with a decade of experience overseeing complex real estate and interior fit-out projects in the New York City market. With a foundation in civil engineering from Villanova University and early training at Gilbane as a general contractor, she brings a strong technical and cost management focus to every engagement. Before joining Lumen, Erica spent four years with a leading New York owner’s representative firm, where she delivered major projects for clients such as Blue Owl, Orrick, New York Life, and GIC NY Inc. Her expertise in cost management, paired with her contractor’s eye for constructability, allows her to drive value while safeguarding client budgets. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering advocacy, Erica is not afraid to challenge assumptions and fight for her clients’ best interests. She combines this tenacity with a highly motivated, results-driven approach that consistently ensures successful project outcomes.
Erica holds her EIT certification, is an Associate Member of RICS, and was honored with the Women Builders Council Next Generation Award, underscoring her contributions as a rising leader in the industry.
Kaitlin Murphy has five years of experience overseeing corporate interior fit-out projects across New York City. She supports all phases of project delivery — from managing RFPs and leading team coordination to facilitating client and consultant meetings. Her portfolio spans a range of high-profile clients including Motive Partners, ICONIQ Capital, Eagle Capital, Advent International, Stonepeak, Christie’s Auction House, and the Practising Law Institute. Kaitlin gained additional project management experience with public sector clients such as the NYC Department of Education, Nassau County DPW, Suffolk County DPW, and The Jewish Education Project.
Joe has over seven years of experience in the design and construction industry, with a strong focus on project and construction management. He has successfully managed projects ranging from 10,000 SF to 1.6 million SF, including high-profile developments such as a $325 million Privately Owned Public Space (POPS) in Manhattan, multi-million-dollar school renovations, Building Energy Saving Improvement Programs (BESIP), and high-end interior fit-outs. In Manhattan’s commercial market, Joe has managed interior fit-out projects as well as large base building, core-and-shell, and infrastructure work in high-profile buildings. His project portfolio includes supporting the IT and infrastructure requirements of a Top 10 hedge fund and managing major structural scopes, including large concrete pours and steel beam installations spanning full building floor plates.
Chris developed an early fascination with the built environment from his grandfather, who worked at a plaster company and his father, who was a carpenter and superintendent. His family background that shaped Chris’s hands-on approach to problem solving and his deep respect for the construction process.
Chris brings 20 years of industry experience to his role as project manager. His background in construction management gives him a ground-level understanding of how projects are actually built, making him a more effective advocate for clients navigating complex real estate buildouts. Known for facilitating communication and simplifying processes, Chris helps ensure that operations, policies, and procedures align to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Jordan has a deep understanding of the New York City market and a track record of guiding complex construction projects from planning through execution. His strength lies in aligning multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision, ensuring every project stays true to client objectives, budget, and schedule.
With extensive experience across the financial and technology/media sectors, Jordan has led large-scale initiatives for clients including Baker McKenzie, PIMCO, Jefferies & Co., Nike, and Spotify. He oversees every phase of project execution, coordinating stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and end users while managing budgets, mitigating risk, and preserving the design intent set by clients from day one.
Jordan’s executive-level communication and collaborative approach make him a trusted advisor on large and complex projects. A graduate of Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business, he combines strategic insight with hands-on attention to detail, anticipating challenges before they arise and keeping stakeholders aligned from kickoff to completion.
Isabella brings five years of experience managing high-end commercial interior renovations, corporate headquarters buildouts, and lobby redevelopments across Manhattan’s most prominent office towers. Her background in civil engineering gives her a technical edge in navigating the structural and logistical complexities that come with major tenant and base building projects.
Isabella has led project coordination, budgeting, and subcontractor management on projects ranging from $5 million to over $100 million, including the four-floor, $100M+ headquarters buildout for Brookfield Asset Management at 225 Liberty Street, the $30M+ lobby redevelopment at 780 Third Avenue, and the $25M+ lobby renovation at One Liberty Plaza. Across each project, she coordinates owners, design teams, subcontractors, and inspectors while managing budget forecasting, billing, and change orders from preconstruction through close-out.
A graduate of Villanova University with a degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Real Estate Development, Isabella pairs technical precision with a collaborative approach that keeps complex, multi-stakeholder projects moving on schedule and within budget.
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Come build with us.
We started Lumen with a very simple concept: build a team with the very best people we could find — people who are passionate about leading, and committed to leading well. From the beginning, we believed that great projects are not the result of process alone, but of thoughtful, disciplined individuals who take ownership and care deeply about outcomes.
We are a values-driven organization, both personally and professionally. We hold ourselves to a high standard in how we show up—for our clients, for our teams, and for each other. That means being accountable, communicating clearly, and doing the work the right way, even when it’s harder. We believe consistency, integrity, and attention to detail are what ultimately define the quality of a project.
Our goal is simple: to deliver the highest level of service possible. We are constantly refining how we work, how we lead, and how we support our clients to ensure every project is executed with clarity, control, and care. Lumen is a reflection of that commitment—to always be improving, and to always deliver at the highest level.
Isaac Chinwalla & Loredana Perri
Founding Partners
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