Perla joined Sustrans in 2022 as the Routes and Networks Programme Manager for Northern Ireland. Her role focuses on the design, development and delivery of greenways schemes and active travel corridors to achieving better connectivity in both the physical and the natural environments.
Perla has a professional background in architecture, urban design and climate change and has worked on the delivery of sustainable development projects through the design of public spaces, green infrastructure and climate mitigation plans with Local Authorities in Northern Ireland.
Perla is an activist on climate change and wildlife conservation and works to address these sectors through the design and development of active travel corridors.