2024 Women in CRE: Rossana Gutiérrez de Lubetsky, PEI Architects

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I recently spoke in Mexico at the Academia Nacional de Arquitectura for a large audience of AEC leaders, and talked about my experience as an architect working with I.M. PEI as well as my current firm, PEI Architects, on projects as far-flung as China, France, México and Qatar.

2024 Women in CRE: Salmah Nashurdeen, Mark Design Studios Architecture

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Salmah has proven herself to be a critical thinker to overcome obstacles, whether it is a design challenge or an onsite unforeseen situation.

2024 Women in CRE: Michelle Samaroo, BEB Capital

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’m most proud of the role I played in BEB Capital’s programmatic joint venture with Rockpoint Group, a partnership announced in late 2021 targeting an investment pipeline of up to $1 billion of industrial assets in the Northeastern US. 

2024 Women in CRE: Lidia Szczepanowski, Brown, Altman & Dileo LLP

Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you?  My mother inspires me the most. As a young child in Poland during WWII, she endured immense struggles, including immigrating to the USA through Ellis Island.

2024 Women in CRE: Apexsa Patel, Holt Construction

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’m proud of my role in the North Pier Extension Project at EWR Terminal A (AMEX), a $110 million, three-story expansion spanning over 45,000 gross s/f. This complex project, located partially airside and landside, required seamless coordination with PANYNJ, the terminal operator, ownership, and trade partners

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.