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DMV Women Leading Real Estate Award Celebration & Cocktail

Celebrating the Region's Leaders, Innovator, Deal-Makers, and Rising Stars Paving the Way for the Next Generation

Event Ended On: Thursday December 14 2023

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A Spotlight on the 2023 Honorees

Women in D.C.’s real estate industry are brokering deals for millions of square feet, disposing of billion-dollar portfolios, overhauling sustainability strategies and helping clients navigate the changing workplace. 

  

For Bisnow’s second annual DMV Women Leading Real Estate awards, a four-person nominations committee selected 30 honorees across brokerages, financial institutions, development companies, law firms and more.

  

In a historically male-dominated industry, many of this year’s honorees say they have seen a shifting tide with their own eyes over the course of their careers. But they also voiced a resounding call that the work continue — that the industry push to recruit more women, make more room for them at the table and encourage them to grow and lead.

  

This year’s Bisnow Women Leading Real Estate honorees said it is clear that improving representation doesn’t just bolster equity — it bolsters the bottom line. 

  

Read the full article here with profiles on each of this year's honorees.

Speakers and Panels

Leader of the Year

A woman who has shown leadership and continued efforts to move the market forward throughout 2023 and previous years

Karen McJunkin

Karen McJunkin

Regional Partner, Elm Street Development
Mindy Saffer

Mindy Saffer

Managing Principal, Cresa

Stacy Silber

Principal, Lerch, Early & Brewer
Ashley Atwater

Ashley Atwater

Principal, MBB Affiliates
Kate Jordan

Kate Jordan

Principal, Lee and Associates

Deal-Maker of the Year

A woman who has made a significant contribution to one or more major deals in the DMV region

Melissa Parrish

Melissa Parrish

Regional Director, BECO Management
Michelle Tierce

Michelle Tierce

EVP, JBG SMITH
Michelle Giannini

Michelle Giannini

Principal Broker, Executive VP, Hoffman Realty, Hoffman and Associates
Fallon Williams

Fallon Williams

Architecture Territory Manager, The Garland Company

Innovator of the Year

A woman who has excelled in driving innovation in the commercial real estate field and used new or creative ideas to improve the industry

Carmen Romero

Carmen Romero

President and CEO, True Ground Housing Partners
Abby Davids Rocha

Abby Davids Rocha

Founder, Pedal Retail Advisors
Wendy Feldman Block

Wendy Feldman Block

Executive Managing Director, Savills
Kris Broder

Kris Broder

EVP, RCKRBX
Danielle Schline

Danielle Schline

SVP, Market Officer, Prologis

Rising Star

A woman who has been in the industry less than 10 years and has made a significant impact on the market and/or has largely contributed to a major commercial real estate project

Kendra Plummer

Kendra Plummer

Founder and CEO, Elise Capital
Autumn Leatham

Autumn Leatham

SVP, Commercial Banking Team Lead, City First Bank
Jahsmine Victor

Jahsmine Victor

Associate Vice President, Civitas
Kenza Sijelmassi

Kenza Sijelmassi

Development Manager, Urban Atlantic
Corinne Brady

Corinne Brady

Vice President, Project Management, Cresa
Sara Link

Sara Link

Project Manager, Bohler

PANEL: This is a Woman's World: DMV Real Estate Outlook

Tiffany Durr

Senior Director, Strategic Investments, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Erin McDannald

Erin McDannald

CEO, Elevated
Kay Sargent

Kay Sargent

Senior Principal, HOK
Sofia Royce

Sofia Royce

Associate Vice President of PR, Real Estate, The Brand Guild

Our 2023 Nominations Committee

Malanda Worrell
Recipient of Last Year's Innovator of the Year Award

Malanda Worrell

SVP, Market Strategy, JLL

Recognizing Women Leaders in Washington D.C. Commercial Real Estate

Bisnow is proud to host D.C.'s Annual Women Leading Real Estate (WLRE) award program. Our WLRE initiative honors industry leaders shaping commercial real estate through their leadership, foresight and dedication. It also brings awareness to the importance of improving the diversity of our industry, particularly when it comes to hiring and promoting women. 

  

This event will gather brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial institutions, government officials and more to recognize influential women in D.C. commercial real estate. We'll celebrate their accomplishments and provide insight, networking, and resources for professional development. 

  

For questions, speaker suggestions, and feedback, please email our Director of Event Production, Elizabeth Baker, at liz.baker@bisnow.com

Venue

Washington Marriott Georgetown
1221 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Ballroom: Metropolitan Ballroom (content) Metropolitan Foyer (networking)


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Valet Daily: $59 Nearby garage located a block away at 2200 M St NW for $35 for 4 hours

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Agenda

Time Activity
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Registration and Networking
4:45 PM
5:30 PM
This is a Woman's World: DMV Real Estate Outlook
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
WLRE Awards Ceremony and Cocktail