What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? In my earlier years, I was fortunate enough to have a mentor. We connected and discussed business relationships, and he shared his guidance and professional expertise on leadership and emphasized learning and professional development.
What led you to your current profession? I started my career in property management and was always intrigued by the acquisitions/development side of multifamily real estate. I ultimately decided to pursue a career in the development side and, since then, have gained a robust knowledge of the multifamily development
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? I would not be where I am today without the guidance and encouragement I received from my own mentor, who I met early on in my career while at Arthur Andersen, and subsequently worked with at Deloitte and then DiCicco, Gulman & Co.
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Bringing the redevelopment of an 83-unit mixed-income property to fruition. We’re closing on the financing and beginning interior and exterior renovations in September.
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? Offices are becoming more than “just a place to go to every day.” That has especially proven true since the pandemic landed here, and the resulting hybrid work models where people work remotely some or much of the time.
What led you to your current profession? I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education from Boston College and for a number of years I taught early childhood and special needs classes. I left the field of education to raise my children, and when it was time for me to return to work,
What led you to your current profession? My career started as an Interior Designer in architectural firms where I evolved into a project manager. With my time spent at construction sites and working with budgets I wanted to be more involved in the projects
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? Mentorship is one of the most rewarding aspects of my profession. To provide the caring and understanding needed to grow a mentee’s career, not only benefits them but my own work as well.
What led you to your current profession? I previously worked for an engineering firm and was looking for something more challenging and dynamic. I found engineering to be too rigid and repetitive for me.
What led you to your current profession? I am passionate about real estate. I have held a broker’s license for the past 23 years and thought this would be a good fit to learn more about the association part of real estate.
