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. 

2024 Women in CRE: Glwadys Fayolle, SkyTrade

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’m really excited about the launch of SkyTrade — it’s a game-changer in airspace management! By blending blockchain technology with decentralized finance (DeFi), we’ve created a platform that makes buying, selling, and renting airspace both secure and straightforward.

2024 Women in CRE: Rachel Radner, GPARENCY

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  Recently, I took on the challenge of working directly with a new group of CRE brokers who had no prior experience. By understanding each broker’s needs through daily one-on-one calls, building their confidence with clients, and providing tailored resources, I’ve successfully guided over fifteen new brokers each month to secure their first deals.

2024 Women in CRE: Katie Vivian, Largo Capital

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Katie Vivian has excelled in the predominantly male-dominated commercial real estate finance industry. Her career began over a decade ago at Largo as a Marketing Assistant, where she advanced to Marketing Director before transitioning to Hotel Loan Originator.