Spotlights

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Suzette Joseph, Construction Project Manager, New England Construction

What led you to your current profession? I grew up in NYC, home to some of the most iconic buildings in the USA. In middle school I developed a passion for architecture and math. I was nominated for a Women in Engineering program at a local college.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nichole Henderson, Project Manager, New England Construction

What led you to your current profession? When I graduated from college, I was hired by a company in Australia that gave me exposure to project management. I quickly learned that my skill set seemed to fit the role extremely well.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Sarah la Cour, Vice President of Operations, Westmass Area Development Corp.

What led you to your current profession? My professional path through landscape architecture, historic preservation and economic development has allowed me to evolve my career into the field of real estate development.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, ABCP President & CEO Rhino PR

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I earned a certificate in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) through the Metropolitan College at Boston University and was certified as an Associate Business Continuity Professional

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Hilary Troia, President, Office Gallery International

What led you to your current profession? When I purchased Office Gallery in 2016 with my husband Michael, it was like a homecoming – five of my 30+ years of experience as an executive sales leader were spent here.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jenn Smaragdas, Director of Operations, C3S CoRE Consulting, Inc.

What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? As a mentor and executive board member of the MBA of NY Scholarship Foundation, I have seen firsthand the positive impact mentors have on students and future professionals.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Stephanie Traeger, VP, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer, Cambridge Savings Bank

What led you to your current profession? I was originally in private banking at a large regional bank on the west coast. While there, I worked with several real estate developers and loved seeing their projects and how their developments

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Miller, First VP - CRE Portfolio Manager/Team Lead, Cambridge Savings Bank

What led you to your current profession? I knew from a relatively early age that I wanted to pursue a career in finance, and always had an appreciation for real estate. My Dad worked in the construction field throughout his early career

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Caitlin Greenwood, AIA, IIDA, Architect & Associate, Margulies Perruzzi

What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? There is always an opportunity to learn and grow professionally. Having the right mentors allows you to explore new ideas, build your network, gain advice, and broaden your perspective.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Emily Maresco, Project Engineer, DPS Group Global

What led you to your current profession? The desire to accomplish tasks more efficiently and effectively lead me to be an engineer. I have always been a problem solver and wanted to put my skills to use.