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What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I negotiated a successful outcome for a unique property that plays a critical role in a municipal downtown district. After years under an IDA agreement, the property became fully taxable and faced a significant tax burden that threatened its viability.

>What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? I believe the convergence of technology, data, and more flexible financing solutions will reshape commercial real estate over the next five years.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The past year has been incredibly rewarding because it has been a year of intentional growth for NYM. Every decision we’ve made has been focused on strengthening NYM for the future, from expanding our capabilities and enhancing our technology to refining our operations and building scalable systems that allow us to better serve our clients.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? This year, I was advising a debt fund on the origination of a $115 million bridge loan secured by a mixed-use property in NJ and the subsequent pledge of that loan to our client’s repurchase facility.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I’m proud to have played a role in the Inspiration Wharf redevelopment and clean-up project in Port Washington, unanimously approved by the North Hempstead Town Board last month.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding project I’ve worked on this year is a multi-family development in the Village of Floral Park. It features conventional, senior and workforce housing with modern amenities near the LIRR.

What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? The biggest trend over the next five years is the redevelopment of aging malls into mixed-use destinations with retail, restaurants, entertainment, medical, hospitality, and residential uses.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? Our office closed a $90 million mortgage loan for a borrower secured by a mixed-use condominium building in New York City with preferred equity from overseas that required collaboration among a number of practice groups including Real Estate, Banking and Financing, Corporate and Tax.

What advice would you give to the next generation of women entering commercial real estate? My advice would be to find a good mentor who you can trust. Since the beginning of my career, I’ve had an amazing mentor with a similar work ethic, and they have helped me to grow in innumerable ways.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? One of the most rewarding projects I worked on over the past year was continuing to strengthen Meridian’s risk management framework as the firm evolved. Helping design and implement a tailored, risk-based approach

What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career?  The greatest leadership lesson I’ve learned is that leadership is built on communication, accountability, and trust — not just authority. Working alongside project managers, estimators, vendors, and internal teams has taught me the importance of being proactive

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding project I’ve worked on over the past 12 months was the Lab project. Delivering it on schedule was a great achievement, but what stands out most is how much our team grew throughout the process.