Team Member Spotlight: Elaheh Aria, Project Engineer at FORMA
Elaheh Aria has been a Project Engineer at FORMA for a little over a month. In that time, she has joined the company’s Special Projects division, started on a project she will see through from the beginning, and settled into a new city.
Elaheh is originally from Iran and now lives in Novato. “The Bay Area has become home, both personally and professionally,” she says.
Her route into construction began with a background in architectural engineering. “I’ve always been interested in how thoughtful design and construction can shape the way people experience spaces,” she says. The building side of the industry is where that interest found its outlet: “Construction allows me to combine my technical background, organization, and passion for creating meaningful environments.”
At FORMA, her favorite assignment so far is the Hillsborough ADU, where she will be able to see it through from the beginning stages,
Starting a new role and moving to a new city at the same time is a lot to take on. Elaheh credits her colleagues with making it easier. “I love how easygoing and helpful everyone is at FORMA,” she says. “It has made this transition into a new city and a new job very smooth for me.” Asked to describe the FORMA vibe in three words, she chose collaborative, innovative, and motivating.
Outside of work, Elaheh spends her time exploring the Bay Area, traveling, getting outdoors, and seeking out new places and ideas that inspire her. One thing few people know: she holds a scuba diving license. Earlier this year, she traveled to Belize, which quickly became her favorite place to visit. And if she could learn anything, it would be two new languages, Spanish and Italian.
We’re glad to have Elaheh on the team.
How long have you been a Project Engineer at FORMA? What are your daily responsibilities?
- About one month; works in the special projects division
If you had to describe the FORMA “vibe” in three words, what would they be?
- Collaborative, innovative, motivating
What do you enjoy most about working for FORMA?
- How easygoing and helpful everyone is; it made the move to a new city and a new job a smooth one
What has been your favorite project so far?
- The Hillsborough ADU, which she will see through from the beginning stages
Just for Fun
- Holds a scuba diving license
- Favorite place traveled: Belize
- Would love to learn: Spanish and Italian