Coastal and Land Development Specialist Kristin Connell Joins GEI

Connell focuses on ecological restoration and natural resources

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 4, 2024 – Kristin Connell has joined GEI Consultants as Senior Project Manager. Kristin brings more than 20 years of natural resources and permitting experience in New England and New York.

“Kristin brings broad expertise with both state and local permitting ranging from coastal to in-land development projects,” says Dave Terry, Vice President at GEI. “Her experience and capabilities will allow GEI to broaden services for many clients including coastal and levee improvement projects, land development, and renewable energy siting projects.”

Kristin specializes in wetland-related permitting to help clients achieve their project goals while reducing environmental impacts. She also brings experience in environmental remediation and a background in ecology, which enables her to work alongside engineers and consider project complexities during the permitting process.

“I was attracted to GEI’s expansive reach on ecological restoration and natural resources projects,” says Kristin. “I am excited to collaborate on large, multi-discipline projects across the country, and I hope to build a team of ecological and permitting professionals in the New England area to support and expand the existing practice.”

Kristin holds a Master of Arts degree in Biology, with a concentration in Ecology and Environmental Science, and Bachelor of Science degrees in both Animal Science and Biological Science, with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She is Co-Vice President and board member of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

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As a member of the employee-owned GISI family of companies, we foster personal relationships with our clients and support our staff in a partnership model, which is underpinned by continuous learning and sharing of knowledge. We retain proven, recognized experts and attract the best minds to deliver to our clients a refreshing blend of technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and innovation that is rare in our profession. We engineer solutions in five primary end markets: Water Resources, Energy, Buildings, Infrastructure, and Industrial. For more information on GEI, please visit www.geiconsultants.com.