2022 Women in Professional Services: Amanda Stein, Douglas Elliman Commercial Division, LI

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? In 2022, Douglas Elliman’s Commercial Division on Long Island experienced tremendous growth, nearly doubling the number of agents we have working full time.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Juhua Yang, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I worked on the renovation of the Newseum in D.C. into a collaborative learning environment for Johns Hopkins University. I helped manage our team at LERA from the design phases through the construction. I was proud to witness the topping out ceremony and use my professional skills to give this building a new opportunity.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Tracey Curran, Wesbuilt

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? The redevelopment of 34 Desbrosses St., a 200,000 s/f luxury residential complex in Manhattan, was my most interesting recent project.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Jodi Warren, Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Helping clients maximize real estate and using their space/funds to further their missions and help their communities. Two highlights: Negotiating a long-term lease for a Manhattan church, securing additional space and funds

2022 Women in Professional Services: Elizabeth Brown, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I was promoted to of counsel less than four years after joining Rosenberg & Estis as an associate. As this is a rank that can evade attorneys for years, I am very proud and gratified that my hard work and commitment to developing positive client relationships was recognized.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group

In the last 12 months, what ONE award were you most proud to receive? I received an award from the Women’s Builders Council for my work and contributions to my firm and team. The award is given to women in the industry who display commitment to increasing diversity and the role of women in the construction and professional services industries.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Samaroo, BEB Capital

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I was recently promoted to accounting director in 2022. This was an incredibly great honor to me because I’ve been at BEB Capital since 2002. I started in the accounts payable and receivable department and have grown with the firm over the past 20 years.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Maysa Vahidi, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Joining the executive team of Arbor Realty, Trust, Inc. (Arbor) as EVP, general counsel. As general counsel, I oversee Arbor’s corporate legal matters. Arbor is a nationwide real estate investment trust

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2022 Industry Leaders: Matthew Isaacs, Radiator Labs

Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:

There are many areas of the work that I do with Radiator Labs that I’m proud of but none more so than decarbonizing 2,000 NYCHA apartments and providing room-level heating