Thru The Lens: Savills Studley's Learner named one of "15 Women To Watch In 2015"

Savills Studley's chief economist Heidi Learner has been named among the "15 Women To Watch In 2015" by Sokol Media. The award was presented on February 23rd, at Club 101. Since joining Savills Studley in 2012, Ms. Learner has spearheaded significant research contributions to the firm and has earned industry-wide recognition as a trustworthy source on commercial real estate economics. Ms. Learner also serves as a board member with the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, where she sits on the organization's investment committee and finance committee. Sokol Media honored and recognized several prominent women in the real estate industry for their outstanding achievements as industry leaders and mentors. The event featured Lori Sokol, Ph.D., President of Sokol Media, and keynote speaker Liz J. Abzug, the CEO and Founder of BALI and professor of Urban Studies at Barnard College/Columbia University. This is the 13th consecutive year that Sokol Media has honored women in real estate. The firm also publishes NY Residential magazine and Green Matters magazine. BALI is a non-profit organization that mentors and trains middle school, high school and college age women in the development of confidence and critical skills needed to become effective leaders. In addition, Christine Chipurnoi, Faith Hope Consolo and Jane Lyons spoke on behalf of CREW NY, an organization dedicated to the support and encouragement of women in the world of real estate.