Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? Rhonda Tobin, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner and the first woman to hold that position. She is a highly competent and empathetic leader.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2023, secured the only healthcare construction loan approved by HUD in the past year to transform a historic homestead in Long Island’s Bay Shore into a new assisted living and memory care community.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Working with “Cleaning for a Reason” to provide voluntary cleaning for cancer patients has been the proudest accomplishment thus far. I first learned about this program when my mother was going through chemotherapy
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The project I’m most proud of is the Plainedge High School cafeteria, a $3 million addition and interior renovation to the school’s existing cafeteria. It was an intricate project that involved
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of my team’s resiliency and continued success during the current downturn in the market. We have done so by seeking out additional areas where we can provide guidance and value to new
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud of the relationships I made and am grateful to those who have generously nurtured relationships with me. Accomplishments of mine include being featured in a cover article of
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently graduated with honors from NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, earning a MS degree in Real Estate Development, including being named an ICSC Scholar in 2021 and a WX Scholar in 2022. My efforts culminated
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? The most important factor is finding good mentors (both men and women) who want to promote women and create opportunities for others and build a strong
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My parents. I was fortunate to experience first hand from my family the meaning and value of hard work and perseverance. With my parents serving as examples, I developed a strong work ethic and drive to succeed which
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Women should look to principals who they admire in the workplace – and the first most important quality is hard work, along with creativity, innovation
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? My ten-year progression, from junior designer to principal and equity owner, is testament to the importance of joining a firm that has a healthy relationship, that
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? I’m inspired by trailblazers – RBG, Serena Williams, my mother – bold, driven and ambitious, who’ve taught me I can do whatever I set my mind to.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I just celebrated my 26th anniversary working at Cullen and Dykman LLP. I am proud to be part of an organization with a long-standing history of providing quality legal services to banking institutions
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? When I joined Cook Properties in 2021, the company was on the brink of a massive acquisition – including 55 manufactured housing communities, commercial real estate, equipment, and most importantly – 75 employees.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Negotiating insurance programs for the real estate industry is an important part of my job. This year has proven the most difficult in placing insurance for a variety of reasons forcing extremely difficult discussions
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently broke ground on 1 Java St., a 36-story, 834-unit rental community in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. Pushing the boundaries when it comes to sustainability, 1 Java St. is an all-electric building
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I had the pleasure of providing legal services over nearly five years, throughout the uncertain days of COVID, overcoming countless hurdles and the real impacts of inflation and drastic interest rate changes, toward a joint venture
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I think it is very easy to say that I am proud of a recent project completion or the repeat business that comes from it, but it’s all the result of creating a team dynamic that is greater than the sum
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? This has been an extremely busy year with new projects spanning across asset classes. I am especially proud that several are for repeat clients! In healthcare, we are working on our third clinic for a national endovascular
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Expanding Dealpath’s book of business globally over the course of my four-year tenure has been my greatest accomplishment, as the company continues to provide industry-leading solutions to major institutional investors.