2026 Women in CRE: Maria Palmieri, Barkan Management Company

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career?
Spending the last 32 years with a family-owned company is what has shaped my approach the most. That kind of environment teaches you something you can’t learn any other way: the real value of dedication, hard work, loyalty, and genuine respect for the people around you. It’s a foundation that has shaped how I show up every day, and it’s helped me build lasting, trust-based relationships with our clients along the way. I take real pride in going the extra mile, especially when it means a client walks away truly satisfied. That’s the kind of impact I want to be known for.