Meet Our Team
Founder

Joshua Mata

Joshua started Permit Depot after facing firsthand the challenges of building and permitting as a student and property owner. Raised in a working-class family and returning to UC Berkeley after a break due to financial hardship, he built Permit Depot to make the process easier for others like him—those navigating housing, development, and bureaucracy without a roadmap.

Operations

Nikalus Ward

Nikalus combines a background in sustainability and project coordination with a passion for efficiency and equity. He holds a degree in Environmental Studies from UNC Chapel Hill and helps ensure our permitting process is seamless and accessible for every client.

Government Relations

Alexa

Alexa draws on years of experience in public policy, sustainable development, and community advocacy. A UC Berkeley graduate with a background in conservation and food systems, she bridges the gap between policy and practice to help us build partnerships that make permitting more efficient and equitable.

Legal

Megna

Megna supports our legal research and resource development at Permit Depot. As a JD candidate at the University of Illinois College of Law and a UC Berkeley alum, she helps us navigate complex regulatory landscapes by identifying relevant legal resources and connecting us with the right channels.

Founding Engineer

Drisana

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Founding Engineer

Herman

Herman helps leads engineering at Permit Depot, building our mapping tools and backend systems. He’s studying Computer Science and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and brings deep experience in computational modeling, systems architecture, and data engineering to power the tech that makes permitting easier.

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