Our Team

Neil Weinstein, PE, RLA, AICP, ASLA, ASCE, ENV SP
Neil Weinstein, PE, RLA, AICP, ASLA, ASCE, ENV SPExecutive Director
Neil Weinstein, PE, RLA, AICP, ASLA, ASCE, ENV SP is the Executive Director and one of the founders of the LID Center. Neil is a registered engineer and landscape architect and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the ASCE Urban Water Resources Research Council. He has an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a M.L.A. from the University of Georgia. For the last 20 years Neil has primarily been focused on the planning, research, and design of innovative stormwater management practices, including LID. Prior to that, he worked as a development engineer and planner on municipal, institutional, and private sector projects.
Emily Clifton, AICP
Emily Clifton, AICPAssociate Executive Director
Emily Clifton, AICP is the Associate Executive Director for the LID Center. Emily has more than 18 years of experience in environmental planning, green infrastructure planning, natural resources management, and stormwater management. She has provided leadership on green street master plans and concept designs; LID design manuals; LID and stormwater pollution prevention trainings; plan development and review; and research related to green infrastructure and resiliency. Emily holds an M.S. in Environmental Science, a Master in Public Affairs, a B.A. in Business Administration, and a B.A in Philosophy. She is a certified planner through the American Planning Association.
Megan Blakeslee
Megan BlakesleeDirector of Operations and Programs
Megan Blakeslee is the Director of Operations and Programs at the LID Center, working closely with the Executive Director in contributing to future growth of the organization and ensuring efficient operation of the office. In addition to overseeing company policies and preparing corporate documents, Megan is responsible for the tracking of grants, working with staff to ensure timely completion of project tasks within budget. She also participates in the grant proposal process and quality control for deliverables. Megan has a B.A. in Communication and a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland.
Mary Roman, PE, CFM
Mary Roman, PE, CFMDirector of Innovative Programs
Mary Roman, PE, CFM is our Director of Innovative Programs. Mary has extensive expertise in stormwater master plan development; best management practice identification and design; flood risk reduction strategy development and implementation; hydrologic and hydraulic analyses; and environmental restoration. She has extensive experience in supporting municipalities and industries in complying with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater program and supporting compliance with the Chesapeake Bay and local TMDLs. Mary is a registered Professional Engineer (MD, DC, VA, DE), a Certified Floodplain Manager, and she holds a Certificate in Asset Management from the Institute of Asset Management.
David Miller, PE
David Miller, PEDirector of Engineering
David Miller, PE is a Civil Engineer with more than 10 years of expertise in land development and stormwater management. David has experience with niche stormwater management retrofits throughout Prince George’s County and the DC Metro area. He has led efforts to standardize and maximize impervious area crediting and nutrient reduction with the Prince George’s County P3, the Clean Water Partnership. David has also worked on stormwater modeling to prepare for the impact of climate change on storm drain systems. He is a registered professional engineer and a graduate of the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Suzy Cho, PLA
Suzy Cho, PLALandscape Architect / Environmental Planner
Suzy Cho is a Landscape Architect and an Environmental Planner at the LID Center. She has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) from the University of Maryland, College Park. Over the years, she has been working collaboratively across disciplines and on a variety of project types in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. Suzy brings her knowledge in environmentally sensitive design, community revitalization, and stormwater retrofit projects.
Blair Danies
Blair DaniesLandscape Designer / Environmental Planner
Blair Danies is a Landscape Designer and Environmental Planner at the LID Center. She has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a minor in Sustainability Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park. Blair has experience in stormwater design, urban design projects, and community revitalization throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. Her background in design and sustainable practices gives her a unique perspective on how to address the current state of the environment while maintaining its beauty and functionality.
Greg Krasnoff, EIT
Greg Krasnoff, EITCivil / Environmental Engineer
Greg Krasnoff is an Environmental Engineer EIT with experience in urban land redevelopment and stormwater management. He has a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Greg’s previous work includes stormwater treatment research, urban site drainage and utility design, and stormwater BMP design in both Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Jorah Reinstein
Jorah Reinstein Natural Resource Specialist
Jorah Reinstein received a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Maryland, College Park, and holds a bachelor of science in liberal studies from Portland State University. Her background includes work in agriculture, habitat conservation, and education. She has conducted research on management of native plant communities, as well as on factors influencing management practices in urban settings. Her central interest is in conservation and restoration of hydrologic and floristic systems within the urban environment.
Jack Bulger
Jack BulgerGIS Analyst / Environmental Planner
Jack Bulger is a GIS Analyst and Environmental Planner at the LID Center. He has a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Mary Washington.
Siena Butters, EIT
Siena Butters, EITCivil / Environmental Engineer
Siena Butters is an Environmental Engineer EIT. She has a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park, as well as a minor in Sustainability Studies. She has previous research experience on permeable pavements and is interested in green infrastructure design, particularly stormwater management.
Terra Virsilas
Terra VirsilasEnvironmental Planner / Scientist
Terra Virsilas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management and a master’s degree in Community Planning. She has over 10 years of experience working with Global South cities to become more sustainable. Her background includes research on policy and planning interventions related to urban forestry, transit-oriented development, affordable housing, and nature-based solutions. In her role with LID Center, she supports local governments with grant writing, resilience planning, and a variety of planning, project implementation, and reporting activities geared towards meeting climate action, environmental justice, green infrastructure, and clean water goals.