The Peabody Companies’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee hosts 3rd Annual Women’s History Month Panel Discussion

Braintree, MA Five staff members of The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, participated in a panel discussion on “A Women’s Impact” as part of the company’s third annual Women’s History Month observance.

Hosted by Peabody’s Young Professional Advisory Committee, the March 25 interactive online discussion offered perspectives from seasoned female team members of the Peabody Companies. The panelists shared their journeys as women in business, and reflected on the impactful women in their lives whose influence has made a meaningful mark.

Panel participants were: Lilia Bouhid, regional wellness nurse manager; Rosa Nunez, multi-site manager; Kerri D’Amico, director of portfolio operations; Leaveine Damas-Younge, senior portfolio manager; and Sarah Marples, controller.

The event was hosted by: Janelle Fernandez, multi-site property manager; Cindy Rivera, senior property manager; Jackie Gilmartin, accountant; Mitchelle Frederick, talent acquisition manager; and Tammy Jordan, vice president of people & culture.

“Such dialogues offer a crucial space for sharing insights on female leadership,” said Melissa Fish-Crane, principal and CEO of The Peabody Companies. “They not only empower women, and promote growth, but also have the potential to inspire the next generation of leaders.”

Headquartered at 536 Granite St., The Peabody Companies and its affiliates – Peabody Properties, Peabody Resident Services, Peabody Supportive Housing, Peabody Real Estate, and Peabody Miami – represent a legacy of excellence in the real estate sector. Founded in 1976 and led by Melissa Fish-Crane and Karen Fish-Will, this full-service, award-winning real estate firm is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that oversees more than 14,650 housing units across New England, with additional properties in New Jersey and Florida.

Peabody Properties, a cornerstone of the group, specializes in property management, demonstrating a remarkable blend of quality service and expertise. Peabody Resident Services, a unique arm of the company, underscores a deep commitment to enhancing resident experiences by focusing exclusively on developing supportive services and programs for affordable housing communities.

As a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA), The Peabody Companies has been recognized for its dedication to diversity and inclusion. This commitment is further evidenced by their ranking on the 2023 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List and their repeated recognition as a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023.