About Us

DDEC is a transportation planning and engineering firm that helps local governments achieve their transportation goals through the creation of connected, safe, and equitable communities.

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Leadership

Uyen Dang, PE

Founder | Principal

Professional engineer with over 20-year experience in transportation, streetscape, and livable communities. She was the City Traffic Engineer for the City of West Palm Beach and oversaw all transportation elements including transformative projects such as the Clematis Street Streetscape project and the Reimagine of Rosemary Square. She led in the City's adoption of the City's multimodal transportation program including the WPB Bicycle Masterplan, Vision Zero program, smart parking technology, and the micromobility program. In 2017, Uyen helped define the term "Mobility" through a range of transportation planning efforts such as the WPB Mobility Study, Downtown Parking Study, the Okeechobee Corridor Study, and the proposed ITC Mobility Hub.

Team

One Team. Infinite Solutions.

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Nhat Nguyen, EIT

Project Engineer

Nhat is a skilled project engineer who combines technical expertise in traffic analysis with innovative approaches to multimodal transportation design. His work focuses on data-driven solutions that enhance safety and mobility while supporting sustainable development patterns across South Florida.

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Marilyn Ventura, EIT

Project Engineer

Marilyn specializes in safety-focused transportation engineering with a particular emphasis on creating inclusive infrastructure for all users. Her expertise in complete streets design and accessibility analysis ensures that transportation projects serve the most vulnerable community members.

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Victor Cook IV

Project Manager

Victor leads complex transportation projects from conception through implementation, coordinating multiple stakeholders and funding sources to deliver comprehensive mobility solutions. His project management expertise ensures that complete streets and safety initiatives are delivered on time and within budget while meeting community goals.

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Nick Carella

Assistant Project Manager

Nick serves as a Construction Project Manager, supporting infrastructure and public improvement projects through coordination, permitting, and construction planning. He works closely with agencies, consultants, and project teams to keep schedules moving, organize project documentation, and help resolve issues as they arise. His role focuses on maintaining progress, supporting compliance, and helping projects move efficiently from design into construction.

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Phuong Dinh

Project Coordinator

Phuong has experience supporting transportation and mobility projects from planning through implementation. She helps coordinate schedules, manage project materials, and communicate with engineers, agencies, and stakeholders.

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Orlando Toro

Director of Creative & Technology

Orlando transforms complex transportation and mobility data into compelling visual narratives that help communities understand and engage with planning processes. He directs DDEC's design, UI/UX, and marketing output while building and maintaining the web systems and AI automations behind it; pairing creative storytelling with hands-on technology to carry projects from concept to delivery.

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Kathleen Walter, APIO

Marketing, Communications & Public Relations

Kathleen brings over two decades of strategic planning and public engagement experience, specializing in translating complex transportation concepts into accessible community conversations. She leads DDEC's stakeholder coordination and ensures that every project incorporates meaningful public input and addresses real community needs.

Nicole Delrosario

Nicole Delrosario

Business Development & Marketing Specialist

As a Business Development & Marketing Specialist, Nicole helps drive the firm's growth by supporting client relationships, business development initiatives, and marketing efforts. Nicole creates marketing content, manages digital communications, and promotes our services while strengthening the brand and expanding opportunities with public and private sector clients.

Skylar Moody

Skylar Moody

Engineering Intern

Skylar supports our engineering team by assisting with roadway, traffic, and drainage projects. She helps prepare design plans, conduct research, collect field data, and provide support while gaining hands-on experience in transportation engineering.

John Cabatu

John Cabatu

Engineering Intern

John supports our engineering team by assisting with roadway, traffic, and drainage projects. He helps prepare design plans, conduct research, collect field data, and provide support while gaining hands-on experience in transportation engineering.

Alrick Francis Jr.

Alrick Francis Jr.

Marketing Intern

As a Marketing Intern, Alrick supports the marketing team by assisting with campaigns, content creation, social media, and community outreach. He helps develop marketing materials, coordinate events, and contribute creative ideas that strengthen our brand and connect with clients and the communities we serve.

Contact

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