About EDS
EDS is an environmental consultant firm established in 2003. It is a woman-owned enterprise and Small Business Administration (SBA) certified. EDS has been operating for over twenty (20) years in Puerto Rico and currently has one (1) operating office located in the Municipality of Guaynabo.
Its leaders have more than 30 years of shared national and international experience in the environmental field. EDS offers services in Puerto Rico to the private and public sectors.
Sonia Cosme, M.SC, MBA
President
Ms. Cosme has a bachelor’s Degree in biology and a master degree in Environmental Engineering from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. She also has a master degree in Business Administration with a minor in Global Management from the University of Phoenix, Puerto Rico. She founded EDS in 2003 and was previously the founder of an environmental consulting firm in Venezuela, EcoProyectos which operated 10 years, before moving to Puerto Rico. She has international experience in areas such as Project Management, Brownfields, Stormwater Management Programs, Environmental Impacts Statements, Implementation of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000), Environmental audits and training.
Ing. Nelson Reyes, PE, MBA
General Manager
Mr. Reyes has over 40 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical and Environmental areas where he has applied his engineering and management skills. He has extensive experience in the preparation of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Audits, Air Emissions Inventory, Preparation of Emergency Plans, BMPs and SPCCC, Training Plans and Solid Waste Management. In the municipal area, has managed projects for municipalities in Puerto Rico including: Guaynabo, Peñuelas, Las Piedras, Morovis, Utuado, Naranjito, Toa Alta, Cataño, Toa Baja, Gurabo, among others. For the private sector, has served several companies in agreements with environmental agencies as the Environmental Quality Board, DNER and EPA.
Indira Maneiro
Senior Infrastructure Program Manager
Architect Maneiro is a mission-driven leader with an impressive track record of 33 years in project management for design, construction, and federal infrastructure recovery assistance programs, spanning construction operations from small to large scale in both the private and federal and local government sectors. Her extensive experience includes a distinguished 12-year tenure at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where she served as an Architect specializing in infrastructure recovery program management, both technically and managerially, developing projects in all categories and complexities.
Our Dynamic Team
EDS thrives on the collaboration between seasoned consultants and enthusiastic young professionals, each contributing their unique perspectives to enhance our services. Our team encompasses a wide array of traditional and innovative disciplines, including engineering, geology, marketing, teaching, biology, agronomy, GIS experts, social media designers, and more. Together, we cultivate a dynamic blend of expertise that fuels our shared vision.
Our Mission
EDS is an environmental consultant dedicated to provide support to its clients improving their environmental performance and relationship with local communities pursuing a sustainable development.
Led by a diverse team of experts, EDS brings a fresh perspective to environmental consulting. Our approach is rooted in real-world understanding, acknowledging the nuanced relationship between businesses, nature, and society. We believe that true progress emerges when these elements coexist harmoniously.
As a women-owned small business, EDS stands as a testament to the power of determination and innovation. We understand the significance of fostering authentic connections, and our team excels at bridging gaps and fostering collaboration. Through our work, we aim to demonstrate that sustainable practices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to stronger, more resilient communities.
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