
Co-Managing Director Principal, Gensler
Martha dePlazaola Abbott is a Principal and the Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Phoenix office. With over 30 years of experience, Martha’s comprehensive portfolio includes a myriad of “Work-Life” projects encompassing mixed use, multi-family, hospitality, retail and office, from both the private and public sectors. Her expertise spans all project delivery methods, in addition to being strategically focused across Gensler’s markets. A natural leader, Martha’s ability to foster relationships and gain the trust of clients and team members has been instrumental in the success of many high-profile projects. Martha is heavily involved with ULI and was honored as one of AZ|RE’s Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate. Martha studied at the Vicenza Institute of Architecture and is a graduate of the College of Architecture from the University of Florida

