What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? There is tremendous opportunity in this industry regardless of your background. If you work hard, are willing to learn, and produce results, you will achieve success and continue
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? I would encourage women to have confidence, ask questions, and not be afraid to act. Real estate is a team sport and by connecting with like-minded
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? According to the real estate research firm CoStar Group, nationally, rental costs climbed a record 11.3% last year. We can predict that commercial rents will continue to go up
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Commercial real estate is jargon rich and moves fast. Amid the jargon and fast-pace, don’t be afraid to be the one to ask the tough (and the seemingly obvious) questions that compel the parties to work
Who is a woman leader you find to be inspiring and why? Gina Raimondo, former governor of RI and current US Secretary of Commerce is inspiring to me. She refused to box herself in to appeal to different constituencies.
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? In the early years of my career the biggest challenge I faced was balancing young children and family with a career I loved; a career that happened to need just as much of my attention.
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In this past year Bulfinch implemented an entirely new accounting and reporting platform for the company. Rolling out new technology can be challenging but seeing a project through
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? It is important to understand how your personal development goals align with your organizations’ objectives.
Who is a woman leader you find to be inspiring and why? Kristin Woeste, partner of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP in Cincinnati, continuously inspires me by her extensive CRE knowledge and ability to seamlessly complete
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Don’t be afraid to speak up. As a young female in a male-dominant industry, it can be difficult to navigate.
