RojasAP is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods through architecture and urban planning, ensuring client satisfaction every step of the way. By leveraging data-driven strategies and open communication, we prioritize the needs of all stakeholders affected by our projects. As a collaborative team of architects, planners, and project managers, we understand that improving communities requires collective effort rather than relying on a single profession or company. With a focus on flexibility and education, we strive to create lasting positive impacts that benefit the entire community.

Deborah grew up on Long Island but was drawn to NYC. Over the years, she watched as the city changed, and after returning from college in Philadelphia, she sought out a neighborhood that had access to transportation and the lively streets she observed as a child. Jamaica, Queens was this place, offering abundant public transportation options, restaurants, shopping, fresh produce, and seafood. She moved to this diverse and active area in 2006, and in 2015, she founded Rojas AP.

Her desire to incorporate urban planning into her work was present before Rojas AP ever existed. After working a full-time job at an architectural firm, Deborah freelanced at a steel and concrete construction company while pursuing her master's degree at Hunter College in Urban Planning with a concentration in transportation planning. During this time, she gained practical technical experience to challenge and cure city inefficiencies.

After obtaining her master’s degree, Deborah knew that starting her own business would give her the professional autonomy she had always wanted. Rojas AP was founded with one goal in mind - to create a supportive environment for all employees through personalized mentorship plans & licensure. Because of this, the company is able to practice the type of planning and architecture that places an emphasis on providing technical expertise and community engagement.

Rojas AP is a team of experienced architects and specialized planners, able to tackle difficult tasks with efficiency and curiosity. This growing team is community-driven, possessing an unbeatable dedication to improving New York City for all.

Deborah is the Founder and Principal of Rojas AP. With over fifteen years of experience in the industry, Deborah has amassed an enviable catalog of clients and projects in her mission to improve the quality of life in New York City. Her passion for urban planning presented itself early in her career; she completed her Masters in Urban Planning at Hunter College in 2014 and established her firm soon after in 2015. In opening her own firm, she was able to fulfill a lifelong goal by creating an office environment that respects its employees and nurtures their talent. Deborah enjoys collaborating with her employees on all of her firm’s projects, no matter their size. She feels that this collaboration is the key to inspired work and is dedicated to giving employees and clients alike the time they need to create great things together.

Her work explores the intersection between architecture and planning in order to create functional spaces for communities. Her vigilance and forward-thinking mindset, paired with her ability to consistently meet her client’s needs, is unmatched in the industry. Deborah believes in transparency in all aspects of her work. She fosters beneficial relationships with those she partners with in order to ensure they are able to produce the best result possible. As a highly-skilled technical architect, she is able to educate clients beyond the basics of design by analyzing their concept and taking the time to explain the complexities of construction to them. She gives every client she is involved with the hard facts about their project along with a realistic timeline and budgeting advice so they can be ready to face any complications that may come with their project due to the special measures involved with NYC construction. In founding her own firm, she was able to use her experience and that of her staff to tailor the work that the firm does to their strengths. She is a QEWI (Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector) with the NYC Department of Buildings and is a Registered Architect in the state of New York.

Deborah has worked in New York City for over 15 years. In this time, her love for the city has only grown. Before opening her firm, she was Senior Project Manager at a New York–based Architecture firm, and prior to this, she gained site experience as Project Manager for a steel and concrete contractor for six years. Her desire to serve her community led to her involvement in research projects sponsored by the Federal Transit Authority for the improvement of public participation in transportation planning. In 2010 her valiant work was recognized by the Transportation Excellence Awards when a project she was part of received an honorable mention. She is a member of the YTP (Young Transportation Professionals) NY Chapter and the AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners). Deborah still serves her community, having become an Adjunct Professor teaching Graphic Communications at Hunter College in the Department of Planning and Policy, where she once studied.

Lee-Anne is a Project Manager experienced in design, compliance management and construction drawing for residential and commercial renovation projects, parking lots and façade repairs. In 2017, she completed an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology from New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn. Lee-Anne started her architectural career as an Intern, working for a small architectural firm that designs complex and diverse commercial and residential projects within the five boroughs of New York. She performed field surveys, conducted on-site observations of construction projects to monitor compliance and prepared project designs and plans.

Lee-Anne joined the Rojas AP team in 2019. As Project Manager, Lee-Anne drafts existing conditions, prepares construction drawings, ensures project compliance, performs field surveys of exterior and interior spaces, including apartments, office spaces and building facades. She researches and implements Energy Conservation, Zoning, Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical codes, coordinates with expeditors to obtain DOB approval and designs potential layouts for clients. Lee-Anne has worked on various residential and commercial projects and is predominantly interested and experienced in interior design and renovation for custom single-family homes and multifamily residential building developments. She is responsible for the creation of office-wide standards for drafting assignments and developed a dynamic door block used in office drafting practice. Lee-Anne enjoys projects that grant her the ability to design beautiful, simple, minimalist, yet highly functional spaces for homeowners and residential tenants.

Lee-Anne assists in the firm’s marketing strategies and is responsible for the creation of the company’s pitch presentation used to obtain new business. She generates LinkedIn content for the firm’s account and presents in-house lectures on various topics, often technical or software related.

Lee-Anne is currently working on accruing the required AXP hours to obtain her NYS/NCARB license and recently completed a 10-hour OSHA training. Lee-Anne is eager to continue her architectural design work and help many more clients create beautiful and functional spaces.

Christian is an ardent Project Manager with experience in several fields within the industry, making him an indispensable member of the team. He began his career as a plumber, spending four years perfecting his craft while studying. After being in school for two years, switching majors from engineering to liberal arts, he decided to pursue architecture. He obtained a bachelor of science in Architectural Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College here in New York in 2020. After he graduated, he started providing freelance architectural services. He developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits to ensure that he could tackle any project he had in the future. He also interpreted technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings in order to get the best outcome for his clients. He was drawn to Rojas AP after witnessing how the companies work within the local community aligned with his passion for improving the quality of life in New York.

A New York native, he was born in Jamaica, Queens, and he couldn't be happier to be working somewhere so close to home so he can give back to the community that gave him so much. Christian thinks of every new project as an opportunity to meet and learn from new people. He loves having the ability to expand his understanding of how buildings adapt to the world around them and the people living in them. When he is not exercising at the gym, Christian spends his free time playing basketball and hanging out with his kids in the great outdoors. He is also a member of the Architecture and Construction Technology Club, frequenting events to stay up to date on the latest news within the industry.

Christian has always been drawn to complex problems that require elegant and unique solutions. He obtained OSHA 40 in September 2020, meaning he can confidently reduce the risk of injury and illness related to harmful exposures on the worksite. He is interested in design that promotes an easier way of life. His special interest in Transit-Oriented Development began while he was still a student, and it is one we hope to nurture during his time with the company. He brings technical skills and an unbridled passion for optimization to the Rojas AP team.

Dasia holds a Dual Bachelor's degree in Urban planning and Geography from the University at Albany. During her studies, she facilitated community service activities and programs that focused on educating students and empowering black women throughout UAlbany’s campus. Dasia understood the importance of getting work experience while studying to gain mastery of the workplace before moving on to full-time employment. The experience she acquired conducting studies, writing reports, and facilitating meetings is invaluable to Rojas AP. In 2018, she organized the Land Use and Sustainability Symposium, mobilizing a number of urban planners with varying outlooks on land use and renewable practices to consider and share realistic sustainable ways of urban planning.

After completing her degree, Dasia joined Rojas AP. Her drive to understand the hows and whys of community growth and apply what she had learned in the classroom is what drew her to the company. She considers GIS an art form that helps her capture New York's unique population in data and explore the city from the comfort of the office. Dasia is interested in the bottom-up approach to local community planning and advocacy.

Dasia spent her childhood in the friendly beach community of Far Rockaway. It was here that her love for the architecture of New York blossomed, having returned to Queens to pursue her passion in her local area. Dasia takes every chance she has to serve her community. She currently volunteers at her community garden, Edgemere Farm and Highland Community Garden. In the past, she volunteered for City Meals on Wheels, which gave her an opportunity to experience every part of New York City at ground level.

In joining Rojas AP, Dasia hopes to develop the skills and knowledge she attained through her studies to be part of positive community change. She is eager to work with the team to help aid on Planning projects. Dasia's diligent work allows Rojas AP to improve the quality of life in New York so that people can rightfully have a sense of place in their local community.

Indra is a calm Administrative Assistant who strives to improve efficiency and provide support to the Rojas AP Principal and staff. She possesses more than 10 years’ experience in managing administrative duties for offices of various sizes with significant knowledge in invoicing, customer service, insurance billing and claims.

Indra graduated from Hillcrest High School in Queens, NY with Pre-Med Honors. She is enrolled at Borough of Manhattan Community College, studying criminal justice and previously completed higher education classes in Respiratory Therapy. She spent the early years of her career providing administrative, front office and patient care support for several medical practices and dental offices in New York City. Indra held responsibility for welcoming patients, answering multi-line phones, appointment scheduling, verifying, determining eligibility, and approving insurances, treatment planning and financial planning.

Indra is passionate about volunteering in her community and has contributed significant amounts of time to helping patients in various hospitals in the Queens area. She has completed her Neonatal Intensive Care Unit clinical rotations and Pulmonary Function Studies at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. She studied and completed her rotations at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Mechanical Ventilation Management, Airway Management and Tracheostomy Care. She recently volunteered at the Queens Botanical Garden, tending to the gardens. Indra looks forward to continuing to help the staff at Rojas AP and expand her knowledge base to make an even greater difference in the future.

Indra was attracted to Rojas AP’s mission to improve the quality of life for the community through collaborative efforts and eagerly joined the organization as an Administrative Assistant in early 2020. As such, Indra is responsible for working directly with the Principal of the firm in executing administrative responsibilities. She creates, issues, and tracks all company invoices, conducts grant research, generates detailed QuickBooks and Excel reports to analyze company data, and assists the Principal with various special projects. Indra possesses a keen ability to recognize inefficiencies and provide innovative solutions that ensure for optimal functioning of the Rojas AP office. Indra is value driven and thrives on making life easier for all those around her by providing accurate, timely and efficient administrative support.

Jacky's history with marketing began in middle school where he learned the basics of photoshop. His high school career granted him with more opportunities to expand his understanding of the Adobe Suite and how best to use his skills to create quality content. He gained mastery over Adobe InDesign before graduation. This, along with his passion for creation, cemented his career path in marketing.

After high school, Jacky entered the working world with a solid skillset. Jacky was drawn to Rojas AP because of the brand's vision for the community he grew up in. He has always enjoyed spending time in the city. Shopping with friends, eating out at local restaurants, and taking long evening walks in Cunningham park take up most of his time outside of the office. During the work day, he often becomes so absorbed in trying to make all marketing materials accessible to the brand's customers that he loses track of time and finds himself shocked at how quickly the end of the day has come. His daily goal is to provide a true brand experience for customers at every touch point. He works with the rest of the team at Rojas AP to examine the relationship between architecture and the people that call New York City their home so he can respond to the diverse needs of the brand's clientele.

Jacky's education is ongoing. After working for Rojas AP as a Marketing Assistant for six months, he decided to return to university alongside work to further his education and use the knowledge he gained to help the brand grow. He is currently studying Marketing Management at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College here in New York. He brings his cutting-edge marketing knowledge from the classroom straight to the office. His innovative ideas for marketing strategies, capacity to consistently create high-quality industry content, and ability to manage the brand's relationships with customers make him an invaluable member of the Rojas AP team.