Spotlights

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.

2024 Women in CRE: Caaminee Pandit, Lendlease

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Caaminee has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovative problem solving, and her work has significantly influenced projects and development strategies for Lendlease in New York and other markets.

2024 Women in CRE: Michelle Abramov, RIPCO Real Estate

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I am most proud of the H Mart deal that I completed in Long Island City. As a resident of the neighborhood and a fan of the brand itself, I was thrilled to bring it to the community which had been vocal about wanting them there for a long time.

2024 Women in CRE: Sarah Berman, The Berman Group

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  Our firm has grown tremendously over the past two years. We have taken on more national and international work and we are currently representing a large number of clients who are paving the way for diversity and inclusion in real estate.

2024 Women in CRE: Heather Milazzo, Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Heather’s diverse expertise in both PR and real estate makes her a standout. With over ten years of leadership at Keen-Summit, she has mastered marketing, operations, and project management.

2024 Women in CRE: Jessica Madden, Norco Construction

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  Norco is on track to nearly double its project volume this year. I am very proud of contributing to my firm’s continuous growth, both in New York and throughout the East Coast. Most recently, I managed estimating and bid efforts

2024 Women in CRE: Cynthia Mitchell, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight? “Cindy consistently displays exceptional leadership and influence in the real estate industry. As the New York office co-chair of one of the nation’s largest real estate law practices, Cindy has demonstrated unparalleled expertise and vision. She also co-chairs Seyfarth’s Healthcare RE Finance practice.

2024 Women in CRE: Laura Rapaport, North Bridge

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? This year, North Bridge won PACENation’s PACESetter Award for Innovative Deal of The Year for The Battery in Philadelphia. We partnered with the developer to structure a $26.6M C-PACE loan to enable completion of this landmark mixed-used conversion.