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What are you most excited about in your work or the commercial real estate industry right now? As someone who came to commercial real estate from a finance background, I’ve enjoyed seeing firsthand how much innovation is happening across the industry. I’ve been involved in technology and process improvement initiatives that have shown the power of better data, stronger collaboration, and smarter decision making.

What are you most excited about in your work or the commercial real estate industry right now? I’m most excited about the growing role of battery energy storage in commercial real estate. Batteries do far more than reduce electricity costs. They help stabilize the grid, generate new revenue streams through utility programs, and provide operational resilience.

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career? The moments that stay with me most are the everyday conversations where we share experiences, offer perspective, and help someone recognize strengths they may not yet see in themselves.

What professional accomplishment or experience are you especially proud of? I am especially proud of leading safety on site for Tufts University’s two 10-story dormitories, managing daily safety for 160–175 workers across multiple trades.

What professional accomplishment or experience are you especially proud of? I’m proud of my industry presence and speaking engagements within the commercial real estate community. By consistently showing up, challenging myself, and investing in relationships, I’ve built a reputation as a trusted market expert.

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career? I began my career in land surveying without a formal education specifically in the field. I earned my degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology and developed my land surveying knowledge and skills through hands-on experience and learning on the job.

What advice or perspective would you share with women building their careers in CRE? Commercial real estate offers an incredible range of career paths and opportunities. My advice is to explore them, ask questions, and learn from colleagues and mentors. I began my career in the UK in industrial property management.

What experience has helped shape the expertise you bring to commercial real estate? Prior to joining The Mega Group, I was an advisor at Fidelity Investments, where I earned multiple licenses administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, including my Series 7 license. I am also a graduate of American Intercontinental University.

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career? One lesson that has shaped the way I approach my work is that you get more bees with honey. In an industry where so many people and moving pieces have to come together, relationships, communication, and collaboration are essential.

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career? Spending the last 32 years with a family-owned company is what has shaped my approach the most. That kind of environment teaches you something you can’t learn any other way: the real value of dedication, hard work, loyalty, and genuine respect for the people around you.

What has helped shape the way you approach your work and career? My career in real estate litigation began unexpectedly. I did not anticipate building a career in this area when I was in law school, but when I started practicing during the 1990s banking crisis, post-foreclosure eviction work opened the door to this field.

What professional accomplishment or experience are you especially proud of? Returning to MountainOne Bank is especially meaningful as I look to spend the remainder of my career where it all started.