Michael Joa - Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
Michael joined MassDOT in June 2022 as an Environmental Engineering summer intern with the District 1-Lenox Design team. He then served as an Environmental co-op with the Wetlands Unit through May 2023. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at Ramapo College of New Jersey, Michael joined MassDOT full-time as an Environmental Analyst in September 2023, and quickly adjusted to life moving from the Garden State to the Greater Boston area.
Working within the Wetlands Unit, Michael serves as an Environmental permit reviewer for MassDOT bridge projects. His role is to assist in reviewing project permit applications, ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements and minimize impacts to the environment. His favorite aspects of the role include examining the geomorphological characteristics of project sites, providing resources for wildlife, and ensuring safe transportation routes for public use.
During his free time, Michael enjoys playing sports such as softball, soccer, and martial arts. You can also find him travelling the world with family and friends, exploring new locations and experiencing unique cultures.
Previous Staff Profiles
- Jameson Harwood - Supervisor - Cultural Resources Unit
- Lily Collins - Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Megan Postemski – Environmental Analyst – Cultural Resources Unit
- Will Binette - Environmental Analyst - Environmental Compliance for Construction
- Kevin Thompson – Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Olivia Mastrangelo – Environmental Analyst – MEPA / NEPA Unit
- Melissa Lenker - Supervisor - Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Justin Woelfel - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Kurt Jergensen – Historic Bridge Specialist – Cultural Resources Unit
- Eric Woodward – Assistant Supervisor – NEPA Unit
- Erica Larner – Coordinator – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Cate Kenna – Environmental Analyst – Hazardous Materials Review Unit and Salt Remediation Program
- Emily Hargreaves – Environmental Analyst – Stormwater Management Unit
- Madelinn Harmelink – Environmental Analyst - MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Courtney Walker – Coordinator – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Andrew Johnson – Environmental Analyst – Environmental Construction Compliance Unit
- Melissa Andrade – Environmental Analyst – Cultural Resources Unit
- David Paulson – Supervisor - Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit
- Michael Dami – Environmental Analyst - MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Katie McArthur - Coordinator - Hazardous Materials Review Unit
- Kylie Abouzeid - Former Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Matt Saniuk - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Trevor Burns - Environmental Analyst – Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit
- Maria Briones - Stormwater Management Unit Supervisor
- Noah Boland - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Cori Beckwith - Former Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Stacey Donahoe – Cultural Resources Coordinator for Major Projects
- Alex Lamarche - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Julia Hoogeboom - Environmental Analyst – Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit
- Henry Barbaro - Former Stormwater Management Unit Supervisor
- Carleigh Norton - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Jim Smith - Hazardous Materials Review Unit Supervisor
- Tim Dexter – Environmental Program Engineer for Major Projects