2023 Women in CRE: Gisella Haidar, NAI Global

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently graduated with honors from NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, earning a MS degree in Real Estate Development, including being named an ICSC Scholar in 2021 and a WX Scholar in 2022. My efforts culminated

2023 Women in CRE: Kristen Meyer, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC.

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The project I’m most proud of is the Plainedge High School cafeteria, a $3 million addition and interior renovation to the school’s existing cafeteria. It was an intricate project that involved

2023 Women in CRE: Dexlene Maxwell, Clean to the Max, LLC

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Working with “Cleaning for a Reason” to provide voluntary cleaning for cancer patients has been the proudest accomplishment thus far. I first learned about this program when my mother was going through chemotherapy

2023 Women in CRE: Lisa Fischman, Greystone

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2023, secured the only healthcare construction loan approved by HUD in the past year to transform a historic homestead in Long Island’s Bay Shore into a new assisted living and memory care community.

2023 Women in CRE: Jenna Lustbader, SAB Capital

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Surrounding yourself with leaders who value outside perspectives and take action to work alongside you, and a team that fosters personal

2023 Women in CRE: Deborah Smith, The CenterCap Group

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently closed on our first proptech deal in the housing space. CenterCap represented Common in their merger with Habyt to create a leading global co-living

2023 Women in CRE: Lauren Davis, Denham Wolf Real Estate Services

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? My proudest accomplishment this year was leading The National Academy of Design through a successful search and negotiation process, which resulted in the oldest artist-run organization in the country signing a new lease in the Chelsea Art District.

2023 Women in CRE: Lisa Rickmers, H2M architects + engineers

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have been a highlight of my work. These development projects utilize public/private partnerships to develop the energy infrastructure needed to make renewable energy a success. In my

2023 Women in CRE: Joi Aberle, BEB Capital

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I had the pleasure of providing legal services over nearly five years, throughout the uncertain days of COVID, overcoming countless hurdles and the real impacts of inflation and drastic interest rate changes, toward a joint venture

2023 Women in CRE: Juliana Chiarelli, RIPCO Real Estate

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud of the relationships I made and am grateful to those who have generously nurtured relationships with me. Accomplishments of mine include being featured in a cover article of