Category: Spotlights

2024 Women in CRE: Samantha Sochacki, Gienapp Architects

2024 Women in CRE: Samantha Sochacki, Gienapp Architects

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The recent accomplishment that I am most proud of is obtaining my architectural license in Massachusetts this past spring. I began preparing for my architectural registration exams a few months after graduating college.
2024 Women in CRE: Mary McCarthy, Finegold Alexander Architects

2024 Women in CRE: Mary McCarthy, Finegold Alexander Architects

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I had the pleasure of working on the Newbury of Brookline, in partnership with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, to create a beautiful space where seniors can age in place gracefully. As architects, we have the responsibility of shaping communities and spaces.
2024 Women in CRE:  Gabriela Shelburne, Studio G Architects

2024 Women in CRE: Gabriela Shelburne, Studio G Architects

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? One recent project I am most proud of is E+ Highland Park in Roxbury. This groundbreaking project is poised to prevent displacement, provide a path to homeownership, and help Highland Park become the most sustainable neighborhood in Boston.
2024 Women in CRE: Julie Freshman, MG Commercial Real Estate

2024 Women in CRE: Julie Freshman, MG Commercial Real Estate

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent accomplishment that I am most proud of is obtaining a RI Real Estate Broker License. I have had a Real Estate Salesperson License in RI and MA, and over the past couple of years, I completed the required 90 hours of coursework and passed both parts of the RI broker exam
2024 Women in CRE: Amanda Gould, Weston & Sampson

2024 Women in CRE: Amanda Gould, Weston & Sampson

September 27, 2024
What is your vision for the future of women in commercial real estate? I envision the future of commercial real estate as one that emphasizes collaboration and embraces technological advancements. As green building practices become more common, projects will be more efficient, sustainable, and successful.
2024 Women in CRE: Kayleigh Murphy, Weston & Sampson

2024 Women in CRE: Kayleigh Murphy, Weston & Sampson

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the past five years, I have assisted with sewer separation efforts for the city of Fitchburg, Mass. I began as a resident representative and oversaw construction efforts on site. Today, I assist with construction management of the ongoing separation efforts off-site.
2024 Women in CRE: Kerri Hilton,Shawmut Design and Construction

2024 Women in CRE: Kerri Hilton,Shawmut Design and Construction

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? When less experienced members of my team come to me with a question, I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I can not only answer their specific question but also explain the ‘why’ behind it or the process to follow.
2024 Women in CRE: Dajana Derman, CORE

2024 Women in CRE: Dajana Derman, CORE

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of leading our team through 360 US-1 in Kittery, a recent large-scale property acquisition that required creative problem-solving and strong collaboration. As director of operations and management, I focus on fostering teamwork and building relationships,
2024 Women in CRE: Caitlin Burke, The Boulos Company - Portsmouth, NH

2024 Women in CRE: Caitlin Burke, The Boulos Company - Portsmouth, NH

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the client relationships I have. I have a lot of repeat clients – people I have been lucky enough to do a ton of different types of deals with – and others where I am called back to lease or sell the same building again.
2024 Women in CRE: Stasha Greenalch, BW Kennedy & Co.

2024 Women in CRE: Stasha Greenalch, BW Kennedy & Co.

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my work as a project manager of a successful project in Lexington, MA, a life science project known as Braskem Renewable Innovation Center. Braskem is a new client for BW Kennedy & Co. and a new company in the area.
2024 Women in CRE: Cristina Zupcu, JGE Architecture + Design

2024 Women in CRE: Cristina Zupcu, JGE Architecture + Design

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Brookley Flats, a Jamaica Plain project which is being built. It is the largest affordable home ownership project in Boston; it is not every day that you hear an interior designer assisting with the finishes, lighting, and furniture on an affordable housing project and JGE made sure this can happen!
2024 Women in CRE: Elizabeth Krol, Ramboll

2024 Women in CRE: Elizabeth Krol, Ramboll

September 27, 2024
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The recent accomplishment that I am most proud of is the establishment of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at Ramboll to empower women to become stronger leaders through mentoring and professional development at all stages of their career journeys.