Name: Alisa Amsterdam Title: Senior Associate, Retail Services Company: Cushman & Wakefield Location: New York Midtown Birthplace: Baltimore, Md. Family: Glenn (husband) College: University of Maryland, College Park First job outside of real estate: Sales associate at Theory First job in real estate or allied field: Research Analyst at Cushman & Wakefield What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As a retail leasing broker at C&W, I will continue to expand upon our retail agency platform, as well as broaden my relationships with international retailers. Hobbies: Travel, reading, running, dining Favorite book: "The Girl's Guide to Hunting & Fishing" by Melissa Bank Favorite movie: "The Devil Wears Prada" Person you admire most (outside of family): Arianna Huffington Keys to success: One important key to success is self confidence. An important key to self confidence is preparation. (Arthur Ashe) If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? An actress