Professional Profile: Annya Ramírez-Jiménez, 2019

Annya Ramírez-Jiménez

Name: Annya Ramírez-Jiménez

Title: Director

Company: Marvel Architects

Location: New York / San Juan

Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Education: BED University of Puerto Rico, MArch Columbia University GSAPP

First job: MGA Architects San Juan, PR

First job in real estate or allied field: Once I moved to NYC, I started at CCS Architecture

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I focus on high-impact projects that serve the public, but I feel the work needs to reach an even wider audience.

How do you unwind from a busy day? A brisk walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park with my rescue dog Carmela cures any tough day.

Favorite book or author: “The Little Prince”

Favorite movie: “A League of their Own”

Last song/album that you purchased/downloaded? iLe, a Puerto Rican singer. Her music makes me think of San Juan.

One word to describe your work environment: Inspiring

Rules to live by in business: When everyone works together great things can be accomplished.

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Robert Moses to Blue Hill around Washington Square Park.

What is your dream job? Design and run a cocktail bar