2024 Women in CRE: Bianca Zimmerman, Cullen and Dykman LLP

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Bianca’s exceptional contributions to the firm’s financial institution clients is well renowned, particularly in the field of specialty lending and commercial real estate. As a highly skilled counselor, she is committed to delivering innovative solutions required to get deals done.

2024 Women in CRE: Aislinn McGuire, Contractors Association of Greater NY

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight? “Aislinn’s dedication to supporting her family as a single parent, while also progressing through her career to partner at the law firm Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP (KMM)

2024 Women in CRE: Carmen Bauman, RM Friedland

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am currently representing a charitable organization with the sale of a 160,000 s/f building and have been successful in obtaining over a dozen offers acceptable offers within 45 days of marketing the property.

2024 Women in CRE: Megan Schmitt, DeSimone Consulting Engineering

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? My dream was always to look out over the skyline and point out where I’d added to it. The first time I was able to do that was on 184 Morgan, a high-rise residential tower in Jersey City that topped out during COVID.

2024 Women in CRE: Marybeth Coleman, Dealpath

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I am proud to have owned many of Dealpath’s marquee accounts, including Blackstone and Nuveen, two of the company’s largest clients to date. Last year I also secured leading firms CBRE Investment Management and LaSalle Investment Management as customers.

2024 Women in CRE: Stephanie Oestreich, RKTB Architects

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  The most impactful project was a rehabilitation of several NYC Housing Authority developments in Brooklyn, with RKTB and Magnusson Architecture and Planning.

2024 Women in CRE: Barbara Kavovit, Evergreen Construction

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’ve had the opportunity to work on several exciting and impactful projects, making it difficult to just choose one. However, I’m especially proud of how Evergreen has established itself as a major player in the real estate sector.

2024 Women in CRE: Khyati Shah, Vocon

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? A remarkable project transforming an amenity space in an iconic NYC building. Capitalizing on the building’s impressive ceiling heights, we created a unique basketball court that seamlessly converts into a town hall with the pull-out bleachers. This space also features golf simulators and a sophisticated bar/lounge area.

2024 Women in CRE: Melissa Warren, TerraCRG

What are the most important factors young women should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? First and foremost, find an industry or role that inspires and motivates you, when you are passionate about your career, it (almost) never feels like work. If you aspire for future leadership

2024 Women in CRE: Carolina Aziz, Kassin Sabbagh Realty

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  Most exciting was the retail expansion for Anita Gelato, we identified a Times Square & Madison Square Garden outpost for them and completed the deal with Vornado Realty Trust. We additionally leased two spaces in the Penn Station train hall.