Spotlights

2023 Women in CRE: Matia Nikolovienis, Cohen & Perfetto LLP

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Look for a firm that inspires leadership and promotes teamwork. Leaders inspire others to work as a team and both these traits

2023 Women in CRE: Nikole Loayza, Henderson Engineers

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a born and bred New Yorker, the city is such a huge part of my identity, so I love being part of any development that changes its fabric. I’m proud to have been

2023 Women in CRE: Christina Mahady, AKF

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud to announce that I was promoted to principal at AKF. This achievement is particularly meaningful as it symbolizes the advancement of female leadership within our organization.

2023 Women in CRE: Laura Rapaport, North Bridge

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? The most important factor is finding good mentors (both men and women) who want to promote women and create opportunities for others and build a strong

2023 Women in CRE: Jacquelyn Mascetti, Herman Katz Cangemi

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? The most important factors in choosing a firm are to confirm you like the firm’s culture and structure, and that

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