Spotlights

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Judy Cazeau, Avision Young

How has your involvement in CREW Boston/CREW Network impacted your career? I share with my colleagues all the time that the best investment that I’ve made for myself coming into the CRE industry was joining CREW and being involved in as many things as possible.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Maureen McCaffrey, MIT Investment Management Company

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? The CRE industry offers extraordinary opportunities for women. It’s a relationship oriented industry. CREW is an excellent platform to network which can help you source

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Sarah McGillicuddy, BR+A Consulting Engineers

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? It is critical to carve out room to create relationships, it takes time and a level of vulnerability but the dividends are second to none. The relationships you build in the industry will help you navigate challenges

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Elizabeth Lowrey, Elkus Manfredi Architects

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Say yes. Lean in. Don’t stay in your lane—if you are in finance, learn about design and construction. If you are in design, learn about finance. Expose yourself to different aspects of the industry.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Molly Pidgeon, Pidgeon & Company | House of Dietrich

How has CREW Boston/CREW Network helped your professional development? CREW Boston and specifically the CREW Boston Leadership Academy, helped me define the next stage of my career and reframe my business endeavors. The Annual Lunches and Programs have been great network opportunities

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2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amy Braun, Cresa Boston

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? My best advice is to lead with confidence. People can tell when you doubt yourself, and that can open you up to vulnerability in some settings.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Allison Hoffman, Cresa Boston

What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months?
As more and more companies roll out return-to-office and hybrid work plans, we’re expecting to see high-quality space continue to dominate the market. Many of my clients are looking for different ways to elevate their in-person environments

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Reena Patel, Cresa Boston

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? While we’re certainly making progress, the CRE industry remains predominantly male. As such, I always encourage women to embrace the innate traits that set us apart.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julia Ryan, Cresa Boston

What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? As an occupier-focused advisor, the next few months are looking exciting. We’ve seen an uptick in sublease space coming available for life sciences groups