Lisa Santoro, AI Cp
About Lisa Santoro, AI Cp
Lisa Santoro serves as the Business Director for Transit in the NYC Area at Hatch, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in urban planning and project management, she has a proven track record of fostering strategic partnerships within New York City Transit departments.
Work at Hatch
Lisa Santoro serves as the Business Director for Transit in the NYC Area at Hatch, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on building strategic partnerships with New York City Transit departments and managing key transit projects. Her responsibilities include strategizing for the New York market and generating new business opportunities. Prior to her current position, she worked at Hatch LTK as Business Director for Transit in NYC for eight months, where she continued to develop her expertise in transit-related initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Santoro holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Political Science from Manhattan College, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education at Pratt Institute, earning a Master of Science in City and Regional Planning with a focus on Historic Preservation from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in urban planning and transit management, enabling her to thrive in high-performing teams and contribute positively to the New York City community.
Background
Lisa Santoro has a diverse professional background in transit and urban planning. She began her career as a Project Assistant at the NYC Department of City Planning from 2007 to 2010. She then transitioned to various roles, including Budget Analyst at the NYC Department of Sanitation and Manager of Project Controls at SYSTRA. Her experience also includes serving as a Lead Urban Planner and Historic Preservation Specialist at SYSTRA, and as Office Leader/Business Development and Client Relations Manager at Hatch LTK from 2017 to 2022.
Achievements
Lisa Santoro participated in the Leadership APTA Class of 2023, a program aimed at developing future leaders in the public transportation sector. She played a significant role in Hatch LTK receiving the WTS Greater NY Employer of the Year award in 2021, which contributed to enhancing the firm's profile and brand awareness within the industry. Her efforts in building strategic partnerships and managing transit projects have positioned her as a key figure in the New York transit landscape.