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2025 Women in CRE: Laurel Bowerman, Washington Trust
September 26, 2025
>What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I started my career in a bank training program in which I rotated through all the banking departments. I was passionate about commercial real estate (CRE) from my first day of training in CRE. I loved being able to visit the real estate and “touch the tires” so to speak.
2025 Women in CRE: Bethany Lyons, Washington Trust
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I enjoy hearing a developer’s vision and being a part of making that vision a reality. I think most developers would say that a strong relationship with their lender is crucial in this business and I thrive on being able to execute and find creative solutions to make deals happen for my clients.
2025 Women in CRE: Abigail Woodman, Colliers
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I moved into CRE to build on my operations background while keeping the flexibility my family needs. The commercial side – more strategic (perhaps less emotional) than residential – suits me: complex leases, data-driven site selection, multi-party negotiations
2025 Women in CRE: Cassandra Farley, Colliers
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? Commercial real estate brokerage offers endless opportunities to learn, and that’s what initially drew me in and continues to keep me passionate.
2025 Women in CRE: Abigail Bachman, Colliers
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? The world of commercial real estate is fast-paced and constantly changing - every day brings something new. I love that you’re never done learning, whether it’s about the industry or the clients you serve.
2025 Women in CRE: Carol Justic, Colliers
September 26, 2025
What’s a challenge you faced early in your career, and how did you overcome it? Early in my career, I was controller for a small CRE firm, reporting directly to an owner whose unpredictable style created tension with staff and managers alike.
2025 Women in CRE: Allison Fleet, Esq., Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I was drawn to commercial real estate by the intersection of business, strategy, and the built environment. It shapes how people live, work, and interact – and offers a chance to drive growth and transformation. I enjoy the complexity of deals, the fast pace, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
2025 Women in CRE: Amy Oakley, Esq., Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
September 26, 2025
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding projects have been multi-family housing deals I closed over a decade ago and continue to counsel today.
2025 Women in CRE: Alexandra Pezzello, Esq.,
Partridge, Snow & Hahn LLP
October 24, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? Commercial real estate drew me in because, while some elements are predictable, every deal is unique and must be tailored to the property’s and client’s needs. The work is dynamic, and the strong
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Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Studio G Architects
September 26, 2025
What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? Studio G Architects was founded on the belief that architecture should improve lives, not just buildings. From the beginning, our mission has been to design spaces that are inclusive, sustainable, and deeply connected to the people and communities they serve.
Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneer
September 26, 2025
What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? The opportunity to seize the moment, go out on my own and lead my own company. All I really knew in the beginning is that I wanted to do something different from what I had seen in my own experience of the industry up to that point.
Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Acella Construction Corp.
September 26, 2025
What skills or qualities do you believe are essential for success at your firm? At Acella Construction, success is driven by integrity, collaboration, and resilience. We value a strong work ethic, clear communication, and the ability to adapt under pressure.
2025 Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Ebbrell Architecture + Design
September 26, 2025
What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? After years of working at large firms on complex projects, I saw an opportunity to build something personal and agile: a firm that could combine deep expertise with flexibility and a hands-on approach
2025 Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc.
September 26, 2025
What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? I founded Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc. (JEC) in 2010 as a master electrician with nearly 40 years of experience. My inspiration came from my father – spending time with him on job sites from the age of seven sparked my passion for the trade.
2025 Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Gienapp Architects
September 26, 2025
What skills or qualities do you believe are essential for success at your firm? Success at my firm depends on the ability to combine creativity with careful execution. While strong design ideas are important, just as critical are clear communication and a high level of organization. Our teams often balance multiple projects at once,
2025 Women in CRE: Meredith Swisher, Bernkopf
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I love a challenge, especially the kind presented by complicated title and real estate disputes that require focus and great attention to detail.
2025 Women in CRE: Sheryl Starr, Bernkopf
September 26, 2025
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I was drawn to commercial real estate because it blends law, business, and problem-solving in a tangible way – you can see the results in buildings, communities, and opportunities created.
2025 Women in CRE: Lydia Chesnick, Bernkopf
September 26, 2025
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? As a commercial real estate attorney, I frequently work with multi-generational commercial real estate development companies that have been loyal clients for decades.
2025 Women in CRE:
April DaSuta, Bernkopf
September 26, 2025
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? For over a decade, I’ve served as lead counsel on a transformative master plan development project, “On The Dot,” a 21-acre project near Andrew Sq. in South Boston. The project includes 11 buildings
2025 Women in CRE:
CREW Boston members
September 26, 2025
CREW Boston’s mission is to develop, advance and champion the success of all women in the commercial real estate industry by: • Creating a diverse, multi-cultural and welcoming community.