In the past year, what project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? If I had to identify one specific deal, it would be my recent involvement with advising an entire family on several large DST investments.
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My team and I were successful in securing city of Boston Article 80 zoning approval of a 10-year master plan for Boston Medical Center.
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Do not take “no” for an answer. You may have to rethink or do something differently, but look for a way to find a solution to the challenge.
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? Seven years ago, I made the jump from an underwriting role to an originations role. It was terrifying. I wondered all the time if I was failing
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge was “making the leap” and going out on my own. I enjoyed the work I did for other firms, but found that none offered the flexibility in schedule that my circumstances needed.
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? People and communication are at the core of developing spatial experiences to support how people live, work, interact, and access resources. My career started in A/E design
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In September 2021, we kicked off a two-year-long hospitality project in Nantucket. Working closely with our client and operator
Are you part of any CRE organizations? How have they helped your professional development? I have the distinct honor and privilege of serving as president of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global.
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The best tool in your bag is confidence. Be confident in yourself, in your decisions, and in your ability to do the best job possible. If you believe in yourself, others around you will pick up on that attitude and mirror
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? JC&A was recently ranked #1 for employee volunteer hours at the BBJ’s Top Corporate Philanthropy event, and I am extremely proud of that achievement!
