2025 Women in CRE: Amy Heller, Meridian Capital Group

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of my most rewarding projects was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when my bank rapidly mobilized to process Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Amid uncertainty, my team built a system to support nursing home clients

2025 Women in CRE: Nicoletta Pagnotta, Meridian Capital Group

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in this field comes down to building long-term trust and being adaptable. Technical expertise and a deep understanding of CRE add value, but what truly sets you apart is being someone others can rely on. That means showing up prepared, following through,

2025 Women in CRE: Ava Schumm, Meridian Capital Group

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in commercial real estate is driven by unwavering commitment, strategic thinking, persistence, and patience. Trust — earned with clients, landlords, and lenders—serves as the foundation for long-term success.

2025 Women in CRE: Jessica Blocker, Meridian Capital Group

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? It is essential to have elasticity, whether it’s being able to adapt to market trends and tendencies or your clients’ change in needs. Being prepared to move quickly when there’s a market shift gives you the durability for growth

2025 Women in CRE: Stephanie Rose Stallone-Britton, Rosenbaum Design Group Architecture

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding project I have worked on in my career would be “Stop & Shop” supermarket, located in Greenburgh, New York. This was my first project as a project manager, which started in 2010. We utilized both masonry and metal stud framing

2025 Women in CRE: Sophia Georgatos, Rosenbaum Design Group Architecture

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Accounting in the real estate and construction industry goes beyond just tracking numbers. It requires understanding the financial implications of large, long-term projects and ensuring those projects are viable and profitable.

2025 Women in CRE: Heidi Fitzgerald, Rosenbaum Design Group Architecture

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of the most rewarding projects I’ve worked on was a multi-phase commercial renovation where I managed both the drafting of construction documents and the expediting process through the required municipal departments.

2025 Women in CRE: Lydia Chen, Rosenbaum Design Group Architecture

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? In my role as a filing representative, communication is important in my field. We are like a bridge between design professionals, developers, contractors, and municipal agencies. Translating complex requirements into clear,

2025 Women in CRE: Kattiana Ananca, Rosenbaum Design Group Architecture

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding project I have worked on is the ShopRite on Greaves Lane in Staten Island, NY. This project created a vital resource for the community, a place where residents can access groceries, essentials, and everyday necessities.

2025 Women in CRE: Minah Shin, Rosenbaum Design Group Architecture

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? In my role at RDG, one of the most rewarding experiences was assisting in the design development phase of a mid-sized office renovation. While I was responsible for supporting tasks like drafting detailed floor plans and coordinating revisions,