Spotlights

2021 Women in CRE: Leslie Harwood, Newmark

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year has been tough on everyone, and it’s been a challenge navigating how to respond to the events. My biggest accomplishment over the

2021 Women in CRE: Yasha Chaturvedi, Bright Power

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Globally, we aim to become a carbon neutral economy by 2050 but a lot needs to be done to achieve this goal and it’s critical we achieve it. Accomplishing this

2021 Women in CRE: Eva Hatzaki, Andromeda

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am really excited and proud of the launching of the Andromeda Access Group, a vertical access solutions company for commercial developers, building owners, and

2021 Women in CRE: Rachel Ataman, Touchstone Environmental Geology, PC

What books or social media influencers would you recommend to other women?
I would recommend Arianna Huffington, the co-founder of the Huffington Post. She is also the author of fifteen books including one of my favorite books, Thrive.

2021 Women in CRE: Julia Lee, Schroder & Strom, LLP

What books or social media influencers would you recommend to other women?
I’m enjoying the “Investment for Beginners” podcast with Dave Ahern and Andrew Sather. It’s a great series of

2021 Women in CRE: Elease Stewart, Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage Co.

In the past year, what project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year, I led an internal team of CRE marketing professionals on an eight month multimedia marketing campaign to promote the

2021 Women in CRE: Lisa Lim, Akerman LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I represented borrower/developer in the development of phases one and two of a three-building, three-phased mixed-use affordable project.

2021 Women in CRE: Daniela Petrusev, MdeAS Architects

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The continuous work to redevelop Penn 2. Firstly, through architecture we are reshaping the Penn District and transforming the

2021 Women in CRE: Carrie Villani, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
LERA is currently working on the design phase for the new NYC Public Health Lab in Harlem and the construction phase for the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital at

2021 Women in CRE: Heidi Wheatley, Keystone National Properties

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Our firm launched a 1031 DST Exchange division this year. It has been a lot of work and very rewarding to see our product come to market.