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What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Ever since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the built environment. I even had a teacher in grade school yell at me for doodling city skylines on my papers. I took woodshop throughout high school, which eventually led me to major in Architecture.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always enjoyed creating experiences that bring people together. My career began in luxury hospitality, where I learned the value of exceptional service and attention to detail.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Growing up in the Midwest, hospitality always came naturally to me. I genuinely enjoy creating experiences that make people happy.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I am heavily involved with developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) across the country. The QOZ program was created through tax reform in 2017 and was recently extended and made permanent.

“For all projects, especially complex assignments, Heena expertly balances the needs of clients, design teams, governing-authority stakeholders and contractors. Her uncanny sharp

What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the future of your industry? The construction sector is at an exciting, transformative stage. Digital tools like BIM, drone

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Rather than a single transaction, I’m most proud of building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted resource for clients as they grow. Representing brands across the fitness, medical, wellness, food, and beauty sectors has allowed me to help shape communities throughout Long Island and the tri-state area.

>What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? The competitive nature of the business truly drove me to pursue this as a career! As a former professional lacrosse player and Division I coach, I’ve always thrived in competitive, relationship-driven environments.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I came to New York from Australia at 18, drawn to real estate because it’s a physical asset, not a ticker on a screen. I wanted to help build the places people call home, work, and play.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always been drawn to sustainability and how engineering can directly improve communities. At SUNY College of

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from NYU Tandon, where I published multiple research papers on heat transfer in power cables.

What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the future of your industry? Two trends stand out. First, experienced institutional investors are increasingly seeking bespoke investment opportunities through co-investments, club deals and other structures to allow more precise allocation of capital and higher level