2021 Women in Professional Services: Zahra Jafri, Lynx Mortgage Bank LLC

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Over the past year, we have invested heavily in our digital platform and online presence. With the introduction of our mobile loan tracking app, and the implementation of

2021 Women in Professional Services: Carrie Villani, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud LERA has won many fantastic projects in NY and worldwide. Our market sector experience is very balanced from healthcare to cultural to

2021 Women in Professional Services: Judy Guarino, JPMorgan Chase, Commercial Mortgage Lending

Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
It is so much fun! Being able to understand and know what it takes to create the bricks and mortar of our great city is very enlightening. Being a part of the

2021 Women in Professional Services: Sushmita Roy, HAP Construction

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I have been most proud of my role as general counsel for HAP Construction, a construction management company responsible for several projects in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Alicia Iskhakova, JP Morgan Chase

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
My philosophy as a leader is to operate as one team striving for a common goal. I am fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people to lead. I promote

2021 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group

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?
At Syska Hennessy we have a employee advocate group called SHAPE (Syska Hennessy Advocating for Professional Equality). This group helps with diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an employee run organization

2021 Women in Professional Services: Karen Rodgers, Vantage Point Capital, LLC

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I think the most important element of motivation is to provide a constant uplifting “we can get through this together” demeanor. The changes we saw in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Mindy Stern, SSRGA

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Recently, I have assisted clients who inherited partnership interests in valuable real estate properties or large tracts of mostly undeveloped land navigate the complex, intertwined

2021 Women in Professional Services: Brenna Strype, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think everyone needs to be very proud of their adaptive nature after making it through 2020. No one foresaw the toll the pandemic would take not

2021 Women in Professional Services: Melissa Naeder, Cushman & Wakefield

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
I believe it is crucial to attend, support and participate in industry trade organizations. They provide a vital role in helping to advance and promote our industry. In addition to my work with