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What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My grandparents inspired me to pursue a career in architecture. One grandfather was an interior designer and one an aerospace engineer. From a young age I was always fascinated with building and construction. From drawing in school to building models, I knew architecture was the only path for me.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I have long been interested in studying cities, how they grow, evolve, and are influenced by public policy, economic forces, and community priorities.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I have been passionate about climate change mitigation since high school. I originally moved to New York to pursue an acting career, but I also became involved in climate advocacy organizations. Like many actors, I struggled to gain a foothold in that industry, and I was spending more and more time on climate advocacy.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of relocating to Albany to help launch ARCO’s newest office and expand our presence throughout Upstate New York. In a close-knit community like Albany, everything is centered around relationships, trust, and reputation.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of my work on large-scale renovations and adaptive reuse projects. I have been involved in the repositioning of 3 Times Sq. since 2019, where our team has delivered over 20 projects

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of my current assignment: a multi-phased, half-billion-dollar corporate campus renovation for a global financial client, for which our firm was brought in to put back on track after it fell behind schedule and over budget.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My entire family is in the building trades. I’ve always been interested in the built environment, and being a real estate development lawyer was the closest I could come to building without wielding a hammer.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My interest in real estate began early, shaped by watching my father build SKG Capital and seeing how ownership, operations and long-term thinking can affect communities.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? The accomplishment I’m most proud of is the sale of 390 Court St. in Carroll Gardens. The property had been in the same family for generations, so it was about much more than getting a strong price.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? My work on the renovation of New York Public Library’s Aguilar branch. When our team faced unforeseen conditions, I helped resolve critical elevation and benchmarking issues alongside engineers and surveyors

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always been fascinated by the built environment and the role real estate plays in shaping communities and creating economic opportunities. After studying real estate finance, I joined iStar because of its reputation for innovation and willingness to challenge conventional thinking.

b>What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I was drawn to real estate finance because it combines legal complexity, business strategy, and tangible impact. Early in my career, I was most engaged by sophisticated transactions requiring creative structuring and collaboration across stakeholders.