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2023 Women in CRE: Shelley Balanda, FOOTPRYNT
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? We launched in early 2020, right in the midst of a global pandemic. It was undeniably a daunting time to venture out on my own. However, this unique circumstance presented an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our industry.
2023 Women in CRE: Viktoria Alkova, Coastal Land & Commercial Group at Keller Williams Coastal Realt...
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Prioritize education and specialized training. The right brokerage should be like a blueprint for your real estate career, offering tools, support, and experienced mentors.
2023 Women in CRE: Colleen Fonseca, Builders of Color Coalition
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the spring of 2023, we announced the launch of a two-year research and analytics study, the call-to-action today for 10 - 12 developers of color to form a taskforce, the hiring of a research manager to oversee it all.
2023 Women in CRE: Kristen Konieczny, Cresa Boston
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’ve made some major transitions in the last year, taking on a new position leading Cresa’s consulting team and becoming a new parent. I’m proud of the way I’ve managed these simultaneous milestones, and that I’m showing up consistently for both my family and my clients.
2023 Women in CRE: Ipsitha Bayapu, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am managing a multi-year lab renovation project that is driven by life science stakeholders. While we are only halfway through the execution, I am most proud of the collaborative environment the team maintains.
2023 Women in CRE: Kayleigh Reilly, Colliers | New Hampshire
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Being a lawyer is something you learn on the job – one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a firm is the firm’s commitment to mentorship.
2023 Women in CRE: Kirsten Kenney, Hinckley Allen
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Being a lawyer is something you learn on the job – one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a firm is the firm’s commitment to mentorship.
2023 Women in CRE: Catherine West, 43 West, Inc.
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? We each have the power to make a difference, create change, and improve our communities. Selecting a professional home that supports and aligns with your values, goals, and culture is critical.
2023 Women in CRE: Chelsie Gilbert, J. Calnan & Associates, Inc
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? When women in my industry are selecting a firm to build their careers, they should prioritize factors such as the company’s approach to measuring and fostering growth.
2023 Women in CRE: Megan Kukal Sabourin, J. Calnan & Associates, Inc
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m particularly proud of the progress we’ve made at 245 5th Ave. – a 245,000 s/f ground-up lab building. Each milestone achieved there represents the dedication and hard work we’ve put into the project.
2023 Women in CRE: Maureen Rystrom, J. Calnan & Associates, Inc
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? When women in the AEC industry choose a firm for their careers, they should consider these key factors: • Values Alignment: Ensure the company’s values align with personal ones, forming a strong career foundation.
2023 Women in CRE: Lindsay Pacuska, NV5
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the younger staff that I have recently mentored. I watched them ask questions, expand their knowledge, become more confident, and in turn, gain more independence with responsibilities. I hope that I am providing them with a strong base upon which
2023 Women in CRE: Christine Flores, NV5
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The project I am most proud of is an inpatient surgery expansion at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Mass. This project was my first real introduction to healthcare work, and it challenged me to think outside the box when it came time to design the systems.
2023 Women in CRE: Lee-Anne Roman, Ellis Realty Advisors
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? During the COVID-19 commercial leasing slump, my team and I defied trends by strategically growing our portfolio, acquiring contracts for several notable commercial tenants. Our proactive tenant retention strategy cultivated a welcoming and collaborative environment, resulting in a 95% retention rate over the past year.
2023 Women in CRE: Michelle Latino, Callahan Construction
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am finishing up a multifamily project in Boston called 5 Washington, a 108-unit residential mixed-use project with amenities, and it was the first time I did not work on a project from the very start. It was challenging to come in at the eleventh hour but I am proud of being able to jump right in and to be there for support as we wrapped up our work.
2023 Women in CRE: Elizabeth Murphy, Shawmut Design and Construction
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently became a PHIUS Certified Builder (CPHB). This opportunity has expanded my technical skillset and knowledge, allowing me to learn from industry leaders. With the latest updates to the Massachusetts Energy Code and similar advancements in other states,
2023 Women in CRE: Rachael Montosi, Kaplan Construction
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Find a firm that shares your values as well as one that offers exposure to all aspects of a construction project: procurement, engineering, site supervision, quality control, and financial management. These skills empower managers to see the whole picture when making decisions and solving problems.
2023 Women in CRE: Cassandra Dos-Santos, The Procopio Companies
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am working on a 60-unit, design-build project in Beverly, and I have been able to participate in the process, understand the logistics, and tackle the intricacies from inception to completion. I also get to work alongside the most innovative
2023 Women in CRE: Maria Green, Corporation for Independent Living (CIL)
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of the challenges we overcame and all we learned from navigating our business through the pandemic. There were many changes to managing a business during that time, followed by more recent changes in the banking world, making project financings more difficult.
2023 Women in CRE: Marilyn Santiago, SVN | Parsons Commercial Group | Boston
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I find pride in every transaction, regardless of its scope, striving to infuse each client interaction with passion to help them reach their objectives.