What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding project I have been involved in was during my time as a building automation project manager. The project was 300 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, a new core and shell building with Takeda Pharmaceuticals as the tenant.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? Working on the Boston Dynamics headquarters from 2018–2020. We were hired based on the team we put together and our focus on storytelling and experience design, rather than seniority in this particular market.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding aspects of my career have been and continue to be the small, meaningful interactions that collectively enhance the campus experience for everyone. It’s about listening
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I was drawn to commercial real estate for its scale, impact, and power to transform how people live and work. I enjoy creating spaces that become vital to communities and businesses. Each project brings unique challenges and opportunities,
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of my most rewarding deals was a construction loan for the rehabilitation of a historic building in downtown Atlanta. I helped our client navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, including negotiations with junior lenders
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding work I do is transforming underused apartment gyms into fully staffed wellness centers that create real experiences. Empty rooms become community hubs that boost engagement, renewals, and NOI.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? When I first considered leaving the pharma industry to work at an architecture firm, I was asked why I would leave a “noble” career developing treatments for illnesses or diseases to work in design. Since then, I have been involved in over 170 projects,
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? I received a referral from an attorney. A business owner was looking to launch her new business and was looking for a commercial site. She had been working with a residential agent for six months, was frustrated, and could not find anything.
What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I’ve always enjoyed problem-solving and collaborative work, and commercial real estate offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment where I can help clients bring complex transactions to life and make a tangible impact across many communities.
What’s a challenge you faced early in your career, and how did you overcome it? Early in my career, I struggled with hearing ‘no’ – whether it was from clients, colleagues, or opportunities I thought I was ready for. At first, it felt personal. I had to learn that rejection in this business is inevitable
