Spotlights

2021 Women in CRE: Heidi Blau, FXCollaborative Architects

How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
I am often able to advise my clients on bringing on professionals–legal counsel, owner’s representatives, engineers, design specialists, and

2021 Women in CRE: Elizabeth Mueller, Marks Paneth LLP

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
At Marks Paneth, I have been involved with our LEADS (Leadership, Empowerment, Advancement, Diversity and Success) initiative, with a mission of supporting the recruitment,

2021 Women in CRE: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
It’s all about communication, trust and most importantly care. To keep

2021 Women in CRE: Nicoletta Pagnotta, Meridian Capital Group

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Remarkably, out of the 17 years I have been with Meridian Capital Group, 2020 was my team’s most successful production year on record.

2021 Women in CRE: Stefanie Marazzi, Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This year I gave birth to my first child, which is possibly my proudest accomplishment, second only to HSE’s successful rezoning of 840 Atlantic Ave., a

2021 Women in CRE: Christine Coletta, Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I represented the team of partners who are developing The Atrium at Sumner, a 100% affordable housing building for senior citizens in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of

2021 Women in CRE: Christina Catalano, Prime X Settlement Services LLC

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of being a part of the development and growth of Prime X Settlement Services. I am ambitious in my career goals and

2021 Women in CRE: Shabana Rizvi, Lynx Mortgage Bank LLC

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
In the past year with the difficult environment, I was very satisfied when I was able to refinance a multifamily property, particularly in

2021 Women in CRE: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Kings’ core values and corporate culture are what inspire me to motivate myself and they are what drive my performance. Kings has

2021 Women in CRE: Ragin Pace, Bohler

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my contributions to the design of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center renovation project. When I was in college, the