Karen Appell

Karen Appell, PE, manages large, multidisciplinary teams in developing strategic solutions for complex, multipurpose infrastructure projects in urban areas. She is currently the Project Manager for Rebuild By Design – Hudson River in New Jersey and the Climate Adaptation Lead for NY Metro Water. With a unique educational background and focus on ecosystem restoration in the beginning of her career, plus over 20 years of experience collaborating across the engineering, ecology and landscape architecture fields, Karen specializes in implementing a comprehensive approach in integrating resilient and sustainable elements for both coastal and inland projects. She also leads AECOM’s Extreme Weather Initiative for the region.