2023 Women in CRE: Carla Cabral, Massachusetts Housing Partnership

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Don’t be afraid to take risks, be inquisitive, above all network within the industry, and what better way of doing it by joining an organization such as CREW! Real estate is a multifaceted industry, and you can always find your place in development, sales & marketing, brokerage, property management, lending, or other professional services. The best part of CREW is having women represent more than these mentioned areas, their expertise and willingness to share! 

How has your involvement in CREW Boston/CREW Network impacted your career?  My involvement with CREW Boston started five years ago after an introduction by two Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) colleagues. It opened the doors to network opportunities and invaluable lessons. Aside from participation in The Housing & Community Development and DEI committees, CREW gave me the platform to attend The Leadership Academy. This program was a self-evaluating opportunity, an introspective look into my professional ambitions. Overall, it made me face new challenges, it improved my leadership skills, and allowed for professional advancement/promotion.