2026 Women in CRE: Natasha Marcuard, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

 

 

What professional accomplishment or experience are you especially proud of?
Serving as president of Professional Women in Construction Boston has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I’ve observed how powerful collaboration and impact can be when people bring their strengths, perspectives, and passion together around a shared goal or mission. Leadership is not about the title; it is about bringing people alongside you, elevating others, and leaving things better than you found them. I am deeply proud to contribute to this extraordinary community of volunteers who show up to support and uplift one another every single day.

What advice or perspective would you share with women building their careers in commercial real estate?
Commercial real estate is built on relationships, and the strongest are formed with intention, authenticity, and care. The best networking builds genuine connections without an agenda over time, deepening connections and truly listening. To my fellow women in CRE: don’t be afraid to ask for what you need, advocate for yourself, never stop learning, and take up space at the table. Amplify other women’s voices and build a community where success isn’t at someone else’s expense. Lift others as you grow, trust your instincts, and remember you don’t have to navigate this industry alone.

What are you most excited about in your work or the commercial real estate industry right now?
I’m excited to see how AI transforms science and technology, reshaping research, accelerating discovery, and helping deliver life-saving results faster. I look forward to contributing to that evolution by designing and building flexible, adaptable environments that can meet what’s ahead. I’m also interested in thoughtfully integrating AI into our daily work to make us more effective, while preserving the human judgment, creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking that drive learning, innovation, and growth.

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career?
Every person, experience, and lesson along my journey has shaped how I approach my work and the professional I want to be. A particularly meaningful experience was reading Dare to Lead with Kirstin Brown, Northstar’s President, during the pandemic. Our conversations about leadership and core values led me to articulate my own: authenticity and accountability. Recognizing that these values apply equally to my personal and professional life has become an important compass for navigating challenges, building meaningful relationships, and staying grounded in what matters most.