Ronda Paradis has been appointed director of business development at HDR Architecture Boston’s office.

Paradis has more than 27 years of experience in the Boston area and has a strong understanding of healthcare and academic organizations, according to a statement. In her new role, Paradis will work to further extend HDR Architecture’s reach into New England.

"We are thrilled to have Ronda join the company," said Monica Bell, director of development for HDR Architecture. "With her strong roots in Boston and her diverse experience providing strategic assistance to clients, especially healthcare and educational institutions, she will complement our client service teams and advance our capabilities in the New England region."

Paradis began her career as a reporter for McGraw-Hill Information Systems in Boston where she reported on news and trends in the design and construction industry, according to a statement. She later joined Welch Group/James J. Welch & Co. as director of marketing and eventually William A. Berry & Son as program development manager.

"It is an honor to join an energetic and leading edge firm, as it provides me the opportunity to focus on building new partnerships and strengthening existing ones," said Paradis. "I look forward to building upon HDR’s good reputation and ongoing success."