Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Elizabeth Lowrey, Elkus Manfredi Architects

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Elizabeth Lowrey, Elkus Manfredi Architects

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Say yes. Lean in. Don’t stay in your lane—if you are in finance, learn about design and construction. If you are in design, learn about finance. Expose yourself to different aspects of the industry.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Molly Pidgeon, Pidgeon & Company | House of Dietrich

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Molly Pidgeon, Pidgeon & Company | House of Dietrich

September 30, 2022
How has CREW Boston/CREW Network helped your professional development? CREW Boston and specifically the CREW Boston Leadership Academy, helped me define the next stage of my career and reframe my business endeavors. The Annual Lunches and Programs have been great network opportunities
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amy Braun, Cresa Boston

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amy Braun, Cresa Boston

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? My best advice is to lead with confidence. People can tell when you doubt yourself, and that can open you up to vulnerability in some settings.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Allison Hoffman, Cresa Boston

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Allison Hoffman, Cresa Boston

September 30, 2022
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? As more and more companies roll out return-to-office and hybrid work plans, we’re expecting to see high-quality space continue to dominate the market. Many of my clients are looking for different ways to elevate their in-person environments
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Reena Patel, Cresa Boston

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Reena Patel, Cresa Boston

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? While we’re certainly making progress, the CRE industry remains predominantly male. As such, I always encourage women to embrace the innate traits that set us apart.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julia Ryan, Cresa Boston

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julia Ryan, Cresa Boston

September 30, 2022
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? As an occupier-focused advisor, the next few months are looking exciting. We’ve seen an uptick in sublease space coming available for life sciences groups
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Anna Kocsondy, CBRE, Inc.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Anna Kocsondy, CBRE, Inc.

September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud to have leased Northland’s Pratt St. retail spaces to 100%. As part of our team’s positioning of 242 Trumbull St. for sale,
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jennifer Gosselin, CBRE, Inc.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jennifer Gosselin, CBRE, Inc.

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? My advice to women entering the CRE business is to find amazing mentors and create a dynamic network. I was fortunate to have my managing director and many colleagues in my office
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Christina Rouse, Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Christina Rouse, Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? It is a multi-faceted position. It is hard to be an expert in every single element. It is important to find the folks that will be there to support you.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Efthemia Poulakos Dragon, Central Plaza Realty LLC

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Efthemia Poulakos Dragon, Central Plaza Realty LLC

September 30, 2022
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
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Chanelle DiBiase, DiBiase Homes

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Chanelle DiBiase, DiBiase Homes

September 30, 2022
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.