People

At ENV, we’ve built a talented team with a reputation for designing solutions that work in the real world.

We know that the best projects are collaborative, and we make a point to listen, ask tough questions, and share insights along the way. Clients trust our principal-led teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and as promised.

Martina Hanna
Interior Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Martina Hanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). She joined ENV’s Interior Design team in 2024 and has since contributed to workplace, academic, and commercial projects.

Her design approach blends creativity with strategic problem-solving, focusing on creating functional, engaging spaces that support how people work, learn and interact. She is continually expanding her expertise and plans to pursue her NCIDQ certification.

Outside the studio, Martina enjoys traveling, reading, and painting.


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Maryana Sverdlova
Controller | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Maryana has over 30 years of Accounting and Financial Management experience. She holds degrees in Economics and Accounting from Odessa’s University of National Economy in Ukraine. Maryana has been working in the A/I/E industry since 1997 and is responsible for all financial and human resources activities.


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Michael Mase
Associate Principal | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Michael has over 25 years of experience managing many large commercial interiors projects for major clients including AT&T, Bank of New York, Related Properties Corporation and the New York Power Authority.

Michael has extensive knowledge of the Building Codes for the tri-state area along with all accessibility requirements including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Fair Housing Act and ICC/ANSI. Michael has done Third Party Building Code/Life Safety and Accessibility Compliance reviews for many major residential developers including AvalonBay Communities, Inc., Eakin/Youngentob Associates and Marriott.


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Rachel Nissel
Job Captain | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Rachel graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture in 2020. She joined ENV’s hospitality team in 2024 and has since been working closely on multiple hospitality and retail projects.

Rachel’s previous experience in hospitality, single family, educational, and governmental sectors of architecture have provided her with a unique perspective and understanding of architectural practices which she continues to use and expand on at ENV.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys traveling, going out to dinner, thrifting, and matcha.


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Riddhi Chavda
Architectural Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Riddhi received her Master’s degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2016, with a focus in Sustainable Architecture. She joined team ENV in 2017 as an Architectural Designer.  She has previously worked in India before moving to US.

Working in two different parts of the world, with different type of architectural practices, gives her a multicultural exposure towards design.  She further plans to become a LEED certified Architect.


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Ryan Wikfors
Architectural Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Ryan holds got his Bachelor of Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, in December 2020, where he had been one of the students able to study abroad in Italy to replicate the Monte dei Paschi International competition for the design of Piazza Matteotti. Ryan was an executive board member of his fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa, where he led the group through several philanthropic events raising thousands of dollars for charity, while simultaneously being a Student Senate representative of the Architecture major within NJIT.

In the few short years following his graduation, Ryan had achieved LEED AP Building Design & Construction certification for the use and support of green building program, as well as expanded his knowledge of real estate and financial management through real estate licensure. Ryan is currently pursuing and is fully committed to becoming a licensed architect, for the states of New York & New Jersey.


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