Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

Annabelle Salle

Architect, Registered

Jack Conviser

Planner

Jeffrey Brummer

Architect, Registered

"Volunteer and leadership opportunities with the Collaborative teach you to work with people, and to give ideas and take ideas."

Joanna Trago

Cost Estimator

“Adding new materials can be done with sensitivity. Sometimes, you have to step outside your comfort zone and understand what materials will keep the historic feel.”

Patrick Baker

Cost Estimator

Robin Kohles

Architect, Registered

Robin is a registered architect with more than 20 years of experience in design and project management. Since 2010, she has managed Collaborative design services and educational programs to support neighborhood economic development and commercial corridor revitalization in Philadelphia. Previously, Robin was owner’s representative for Independence Charter School’s building relocation project and an architect with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. She is an active volunteer with the SOSNA Grays Ferry Triangles Committee and the CCRA Education and Family Programming Committee. A founder of the Collaborative, she received a Bachelor’s of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.