2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Sienna DeSantis, Samuels & Associates

Number of years at firm: 2.5

One thing on my bucket list: Going on a trip to Spain and eventually living on the West Coast for some time.

When I am not working, I am: Cultivating my interior garden and running along the Charles River.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m currently working on two distinct and impactful Boston projects – the P12 air rights project at Mass. Ave. and a new performance platform and beer garden in the Boston Common co-created by Emerson College and Trillium Brewing Company. The P12 project is one of the most structurally complex construction sites in the city; as we plan for opening later this year, every project component reflects a major accomplishment at a site that will redefine the neighborhood. The Common Beer Garden and Stage has been no minor feat, quickly progressing from concept planning to construction and opening in just 2.5 months. Having officially opened at the start of May, I am already filled with excitement having seen the ground level positive impact this project is having on pedestrian experience right downtown in the nation’s oldest public park.

What makes this nominee a RISING STAR? 
“Joining development immediately after graduating college, Sienna is adaptable, learns on the spot, and is naturally curious. Her ability to manage so many moving parts on her projects gives her teams the foundation needed for success. She is an out-of-the-box thinker, proactive, and a trusted voice across our company.” - Andi Simpson, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Samuels & Associates