DeSimone Augments Forensic Team With Addition of Seasoned Specialist

DeSimone Consulting Engineering, a global company founded in NYC in 1969, on April 23 announced the addition of Joelle Nelson, PE, as principal in its consulting engineering practice. Based in NYC, Nelson is a recognized leader in forensic engineering with more than 20 years' experience in structural investigation, design and litigation support for high-profile, multi-million-dollar disputes. Drawing on expertise as a structural engineer in the design, renovation and construction of high-rise, historic and contemporary structures, Nelson will provide expert witness services and play a critical role in shaping clients' pre-litigation and litigation strategy. In NYC, she has worked on such projects as the St. Nicholas Orthodox Greek Church, designed by Santiago Calatrava on the World Trade Center site, and the landmarked 1916 office building 195 Broadway. Nelson joins DeSimone from SOCOTEC, where she served as vice president following a long tenure at Thornton Thomasetti as associate principal. She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Columbia University.