2021 Women in Professional Services: Kyla Gessin-Stern, Chatham Development Company / First Dunes

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We acquired a bay side waterfront property in Westhampton with eight bungalows at 496 Dune Rd. in April of 2020 and quickly renovated and refreshed the

2021 Women in Professional Services: Michele Messina, Quatela Chimeri PLLC

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As I am always proud of my and my firm’s accomplishments throughout the year, I am most proud of being able to keep the firm 100% operational as

2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Brodsky, Quatela Chimeri PLLC

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Earning the trust and confidence of the firm to have been elevated to partner was an honor. I am most proud to have been considered amidst wide-reaching uncertainty at

2021 Women in Professional Services: Sophia Arzoumanidis, Quatela Chimeri PLLC

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Juggling urgent matters on top of daily tasks, deadlines and client meetings can make anyone overwhelmed. Having a sympathetic understanding, I always try to

2021 Women in Professional Services: Anuska Amparo, AmTrust Title

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
With 2020 being a very challenging year for many in our industry, I was able to pivot quickly, and transition to a virtual platform to engage, spotlight and stay connected with

2021 Women in Professional Services: Roksolana Krasovitskaya, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I appeared in front of the Appellate Division, First Department for the first time and argued the reasons why the Supreme Court’s decision should be affirmed in a

2021 Women in Professional Services: Susan Kahaner, Avison Young

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I was on the Avison Young team that received REBNY’s prestigious Edward S. Gordon Memorial Award for the transaction, “The Trinity of Sales.” Avison Young named

2021 Women in Professional Services: Jennifer Zourigui, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
I believe a big part of advocating for

2021 Women in Professional Services: Catherine Barnum, SVN | Realty Performance Advisors

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This year we opened two new offices, in Buffalo and Syracuse. Now, SVN Realty Performance Advisors Commercial Brokerage Franchise serves all of Western NY. We also

2021 Women in Professional Services: Jillian Mariutti, JLL

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I keep my team motivated by fully embodying positive thinking. When negative obstacles come my way, I always think, why is this happening for me, not to me.