What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? In 2000, through our legal entity Central Plaza Realty LLC, my husband, James Dragon, and I acquired Central Plaza Shopping Center, which is a 296,000 s/f
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? When I first joined the family business, I was transitioning from an industry that was very different from real estate development.
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge is being a younger female in construction and gaining respect. I worked diligently to nurture relationships between myself
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? For women just getting into the CRE industry, have the courage to take on any responsibilities or opportunities that come your way–even if they are new or unfamiliar to you.
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge has been learning and refining my own personal management style. Throughout my career, I’ve been told by male counterparts that I am calm in the face of challenges
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge has been deciding on a career path. After receiving my master’s in architecture, I returned to DPS; an engaging and supportive environment
Who is a woman leader you find to be inspiring and why? Sara Blakely, an American businesswoman and philanthropist, is a leader I find inspiring. She had innovative ideas and a fresh perspective to contribute to the industry
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? Cell and gene therapies are exciting areas of drug product development. These technologies have opened avenues for curative treatment of diseases
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? This year I have honed my time management skills by working full-time while pursuing a master’s degree in engineering management.
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? There is so much to learn and that knowledge is power. Having worked for architecture firms, commercial real estate firms
