Jee Mee Kim is a City Executive for Arcadis -- a global design and engineering firm that works with public and private sector clients to develop sustainable solutions that improve quality of life. As City Executive for the New York metro area, Jee Mee leads the firm’s operations and client relationships in the region, pursues new business development opportunities and partnerships, and shapes strategic growth initiatives. In her capacity as City Executive, she is serving as project executive for the Future of Fifth project, as well as leading community relations for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel program. Jee Mee is also an Assistant Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service.
Jee Mee brings 20 years of experience in managing complex urban development and transportation projects across the United States. Prior to joining Arcadis, Jee Mee was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to serve as the Chief Strategy Officer for the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) where she oversaw the Policy, Intergovernmental Affairs, Press/Communications, and Safety Education teams. During her tenure at the NYC DOT, she advanced Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 transportation commitments, developed a strategic plan for the BQE triple cantilever, and helped author Delivering Green, a progressive vision for freight movement in the city. She is a recognized thought leader and practitioner on urban transportation and mobility issues, real estate and economic development, transit-oriented development, and infrastructure funding and financing. Before joining NYC DOT, Jee Mee led a range of complex transportation, land use, real estate, and community planning projects at consulting firms HR&A Advisors and Sam Schwartz Engineering.
Jee Mee has a BFA from Parsons School of Design and a BA in American Studies from Eugene Lang College, the New School. She has a Masters of Urban Planning from NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service.