Category: Spotlight Content

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I’m currently working on several exciting projects, ranging from corporate interior renovations to base building upgrades for some of New York City’s most prestigious landlords and iconic commercial properties.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Lindsay Ornstein, OPEN Impact Real Estate

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Lindsay Ornstein, OPEN Impact Real Estate

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? Helping Deloitte optimize its New York real estate strategy has been one of the most rewarding projects of my career.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Tara Castiglia, Shawmut Design and Construction

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Tara Castiglia, Shawmut Design and Construction

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding project I worked on in the past 12 months was for NYU Langone Health. Despite an aggressive schedule and numerous challenges
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Mary Guarino, Short Term Capital

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Mary Guarino, Short Term Capital

August 25, 2026
What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? I believe the biggest change over the next five years will be the continued evolution of financing.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Anna Chin, TerraCRG

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Anna Chin, TerraCRG

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I am most proud of this year is publishing our Company Profile Book. It allowed me to combine my background in design with my growing focus on real estate marketing
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Sugarman, Benesch

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Sugarman, Benesch

August 25, 2026
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? Early in my career, I was told not to worry about business development because the work would “just come” from working with my mentor.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jodi Hoffman, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jodi Hoffman, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

August 25, 2026
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? One of the most valuable leadership lessons I’ve learned came from a former receptionist who often said, “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Marisa Kinsey, Kinsey Equities LLC & Kinsey Consulting LLC

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Marisa Kinsey, Kinsey Equities LLC & Kinsey Consulting LLC

August 25, 2026
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? The greatest leadership lesson I’ve learned is to lead with patience and resilience. Property management means balancing the competing priorities of owners, tenants, vendors, and regulators, and it’s impossible to satisfy everyone all the time.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Ilana Ettinger, North Bridge

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Ilana Ettinger, North Bridge

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding deal this year was financing the full electrification of Herald Towers, the first multifamily C-PACE transaction ever completed in New York City.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Varuna Bhattacharyya, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Varuna Bhattacharyya, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? One of my most rewarding transactions was a complex $200 million refinancing for a luxury multifamily asset in Austin, TX. It required closing within just 30 days.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jessica Proscia, H2M architects + engineers

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jessica Proscia, H2M architects + engineers

August 25, 2026
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? Throughout my career, some of my most impactful mentors have taught me the importance of accountability and how being transparent, admitting mistakes, and openly discussing difficult decisions can help strengthen client relationships and team cohesion.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Leila Colbert, RA, LEED AP BD+C,  Montroy Architecture

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Leila Colbert, RA, LEED AP BD+C, Montroy Architecture

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I recently merged my office with Montroy Architecture and became a principal within the firm. I am currently focusing on growing our K-12 educational, hospitality and residential portfolios, in addition to Montroy’s commercial, workplace and retail practices.