What did you want to be when you grew up? I always knew I wanted to work in an industry that helped people. I didn’t always know exactly how, but in college, I began working with different special needs organizations and communities in all types of capacities, which led to healthcare.
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of leading several of the most important NYC real estate deals to have occurred during the pandemic. These included representing Edward J. Minskoff Equities in FTI Consulting’s 120,000 s/f lease at the 1166 Sixth Ave. during the summer of 2020
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? Through Stroock’s Women in Real Estate Group, I share with my women colleagues my knowledge and experience, discuss deals and market trends, help brainstorm solutions to problems, share business development ideas and serve as a mentor to junior attorneys.
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently assisted a lender client who was in the midst of closing on a large loan secured by a portfolio of industrial assets. Days before the scheduled closing, the client’s environmental consultant proposed a list of 26 environmental action items that would be required of the borrower.
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? As project manager for East Side Coastal Resiliency, a $1.45 billion integrated coastal protection system under construction along Manhattan’s East River shoreline, I take great pride in helping to bring physical, social, and economic resiliency to communities
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I take a lot of pride in AKRF’s work for Sawyer Place at Larkin Plaza in Yonkers, a 586,000 s/f development by RXR Realty with 439 luxury rental units in 17-story and 25-story towers united by a retail and amenities building.
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? My boss from my time at Merrill Lynch, Maria Colucci. Maria and our team were consistently ranked by Barron’s and Forbes as a Top 100 Financial Advisory Team.
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
The most important thing in staying motivated and keeping things moving whenever hurdles arise is remaining calm. If you ask my colleagues, I think
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
My mentor through everything has been my cousin/boss lady/auntie Andrea Mesis-Bruno. Andrea is the proud owner and president of D&A Construction Advisors, the largest Latina-owned construction consulting agency in
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
My most interesting current construction project is the ongoing Veterinary Eye Center interior fit-out at 357 West 52nd St. in Manhattan. This new
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The Bath Haus. This was a renovation project for a nine-unit condominium building that first opened its door 116 years ago. Meshberg Group designed
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’ve been fortunate to have many, but the accomplishment that comes to mind is closing over $1 billion in transactions over a 12-month period.