What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? Mentors are akin to an experienced, trusted friend, in a professional context. You can share frustrations and goals and they will provide an objective viewpoint, overlaying your subjective circumstances,
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Every time I work with my clients to close on a project where new affordable housing units are going to be created I am proud of the work that we do.
What led you to your current profession? I was interested in engineering but wanted a career that wasn’t too technical and had lots of variety – civil engineering was a great fit! Also my mother, who was bursar at a local university, knew it was important for me to pick a career-centered major before starting college and stick with it. It was great advice.
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? The recovery of the economy will play a large impact on our industry.
What led you to your current profession? I joined SVN Parson Commercial Group - Boston in 2008 as the director of marketing for the firm. Throughout the years I worked closely with the partners and managers and learned hands on the intricacies of real estate investing, ownership and management.
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my ability to continue to support my family, students, clients, and company during a global pandemic that forced every segment of our lives to change on a dime.
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? The mentor/mentee relationship is a tremendous opportunity to gain skills and grow professionally. I’ve been lucky enough to have been on both ends of this relationship.
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? I don’t claim to have many talents, but one that I do believe I possess is the ability to recognize potential. I take a personal interest in helping people identify their strengths and how they can use them to not only advance
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? I have not had the benefit of being a mentor, but I can certainly speak to the benefits of having a mentor. I have been fortunate enough to have the same mentor for my entire 20+ year career at Cresa.
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? I think we are going to continue to see the desire to create or come up with innovative ways to implement live/work communities. The design of future multi-family projects will have that in mind and existing communities will re-evaluate their current amenity set-ups to accommodate this new way of life.
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