Spotlights

2023 Women in CRE: Lena Dau-Ping Fan, Kostow Greenwood Architects

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? My ten-year progression, from junior designer to principal and equity owner, is testament to the importance of joining a firm that has a healthy relationship, that

2023 Women in CRE: Katie Buhl, Unispace

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? During the pandemic, I led the design of an experiential office for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which won a 2022 Better Future NY Design Award in

2023 Women in CRE: Jessica Furgiuele, Schwartz, Sladkus, Reich, Greenberg & Atlas LLP

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Closed on a simultaneous bulk sale and acquisition (brought in new equity partner) of eight multifamily buildings in Bedstuy, N.Y.

2023 Women in CRE: Marybeth Coleman, Dealpath

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Expanding Dealpath’s book of business globally over the course of my four-year tenure has been my greatest accomplishment, as the company continues to provide industry-leading solutions to major institutional investors.

2023 Women in CRE: Sevinc Yuksel, Rudin

Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? I’m inspired by trailblazers – RBG, Serena Williams, my mother – bold, driven and ambitious, who’ve taught me I can do whatever I set my mind to.

2023 Women in CRE: Sarah Berman, The Berman Group

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Women should look to principals who they admire in the workplace – and the first most important quality is hard work, along with creativity, innovation

2023 Women in CRE: Tiffany Rafii, UpSpring

Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My mom! She always challenged what it meant to “have it all” and encouraged me to find a path that was right for me.

2023 Women in CRE: Rebecca Long, Anchin

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? I think it’s important to choose a firm that will motivate you to do your very best and recognizes your hard work and dedication.

2023 Women in CRE: Julia Riso Livingston, MKDA

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Women in my industry should select firms that value talent over gender and that offer plenty of growth opportunities,

2023 Women in CRE: April Intrabartola, Eastman Cooke & Associates

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? This has been an extremely busy year with new projects spanning across asset classes. I am especially proud that several are for repeat clients! In healthcare, we are working on our third clinic for a national endovascular