Monday, July 13, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Opens

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Opening Panel: Women in C Suite: Behind the Curtain from Women Who Lead

Step into the opening session of the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference with a powerful, behind-the-scenes look at leadership from the women shaping the future of real estate. In this candid conversation, top executives share the triumphs, turning points, and hard-earned lessons that defined their paths to the C-suite. Attendees will gain an unfiltered look at how these leaders make decisions, navigate uncertainty, champion culture, and drive innovation, all while breaking barriers and setting new standards for the industry.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Executive Leadership Luncheon

Location: Colorado Ballroom A (Meal Side)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | From Ascent to Legacy: Navigating Leadership at Every Stage Presented by the GlobeSt Advisory Board

This executive-level discussion led by members of the GlobeSt Advisory Board, examines the full arc of leadership in commercial real estate. From rising into the C‑suite, to leading with authority, to thoughtfully planning what comes next. The session explores how today’s leaders can elevate their impact while intentionally creating space for the next generation of talent.

Key Topics Include:

  • The Retiring Cliff & the New Face of CRE
    Addressing demographic shifts, leadership turnover, and the opportunities these changes create to redefine who leads and how leadership shows up in the industry.
  • The C‑Suite Ascent: Authoritative Language & the Body Language of Leadership
    How communication style, presence, and nonverbal cues influence credibility, power, and perception at the highest levels of leadership.
  • The Leadership Descent: Strategic Succession Planning
    Moving from individual success to organizational legacy through intentional succession strategies that ensure continuity, growth, and inclusive leadership pipelines.
Curtis Bodison, Head of Global Corporate Services - TIAA
Josh Feinberg, CEO - Otso
Melina Cordero, President - P20 Leadership
Allison Weiss, Founder - CRE Recruiting
Marissa Limsiaco, Co-Founder - Otso

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

2:20 PM - 2:45 PM | Networking Break

Executive Breakouts Sessions

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

The Savvy Investor: Institutional Investment Strategies

In a rapidly shifting investment landscape, today’s most successful leaders must navigate evolving investor expectations, risk profiles, and portfolio priorities with confidence and foresight. This session brings together top women shaping institutional capital decisions to explore how strategies are adapting across cycles. This session will unpack emerging trends in asset allocation, deal structures, fundraising, and partnership models, while highlighting the tactics investors are using to balance opportunity with risk.

Jennifer Litwak, President & CEO - PH Development Group
Sondra Wenger, Head of Capital Markets - KBS
Nikki Chavez, Director of Capital Formation - Interstate Equities Corporation
Jenny Zhan, Founder and CEO - Beyond Holding Company LTD

Location: Red Rock 9

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Strategic Asset Management

Dive into the strategies that separate top-performing CRE portfolios from the rest. This session will examine how Asset Managers are maximizing asset value through data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and creative repositioning. Learn how forward-thinking leaders are going beyond financial metrics to manage risk, enhance performance, and future-proof their assets in a competitive market.

Mary Rottler, COO - First Washington Realty
Donna Blair, Chief Operating Officer - Pacific Retail Capital Partners
Wendie Newman, EVP, Asset Management - American Healthcare REIT
Holly Amaya, Principal and Founder - Amaya Comms

Location: Red Rock 8

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

The New Development Playbook: Flexibility, Feasibility & Innovation

Development once followed a predictable formula: acquire land, secure financing, build, lease up, raise rents, and exit. Today, that model is under pressure from higher capital costs, rising insurance and risk constraints, affordability challenges, and rapidly evolving user expectations. At the same time, adaptive reuse, mixed-use strategies, and technology are reshaping how projects are conceived and operated. This session explores what the new development playbook looks like in a fundamentally changed landscape, and how developers can not only stabilize, but thrive, in a rapidly evolving world.

Heather Wellington, Founder & Principal - Cubed Development & Consulting
Leah Fitzpatrick, Senior Project Manager - WMG Development, LLC
Jenn Quader, President & CEO - The Smart Agency
Lauren Cahill, Senior Vice President - Grubb Properties
DeLea Becker, Owner|Broker - Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate

Location: Red Rock 7

Leisure Networking Activities

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Resistance Training Class

Location: Spruce 1

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Paint & Sip

Location: Maple 5

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Axe Throwing

Location: Adams Terrace

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Polish & Prep Pause

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Women of Influence Awards Cocktail Reception*

*This event requires the all-access pass type.

Location: Colorado Prefunction A

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Women of Influence Awards Dinner*

*This event requires the all-access pass type.

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM | Morning Yoga

Location: Sunrise Lawn (Rain backup TBD)

8:00 AM - 4:40 PM | Registration Opens

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

Location: Colorado Ballroom A (Meal Side)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote: Owning Your Narrative: Turning Misperception into Empowerment with Amanda Knox

In a world quick to define who we are, reclaiming your story becomes an act of courage and power. Amanda Knox, journalist, author, and advocate, shares her remarkable journey from being publicly misjudged to transforming that experience into a platform for truth, resilience, and purpose. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking keynote, Amanda explores what it means to confront misperception, rebuild identity, and harness the strength that comes from owning your voice. Walk away inspired to challenge the narratives imposed on you, redefine your professional and personal legacies, and lead with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.

This session is a reminder that your story—told on your own terms—can become your greatest source of empowerment.


Amanda Knox, Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author

Jenalyn Gardner, Group Director - GlobeSt

Location: Colorado Ballroom A


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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CRE State of the Industry Panel

GlobeSt. once again welcomes back top female executives from every link in the CRE value chain to discuss the current state of the CRE market, examine transactional shifts, and break down key trends from capital resources to development, to property management. This can't-miss opening session will provide attendees with a robust look at the CRE landscape from top to bottom.

Tonya Brandon, COO, Global Real Estate - TIAA
Julie Baird, President - First American Exchange Company
Jennifer Nichols, Executive Vice President & General Counsel - CRG
Stacey Anderson, SVP, CFO - Ambrose
Lauren Cahill, Senior Vice President - Grubb Properties
Michelle McAtee, Chair of Real Estate Group - Jenner &Block LLP

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Morning Networking Break

Executive Breakouts I

Executive Breakouts II

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch

Location: Colorado Ballroom A (Meal Side)

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | From Dealmaker to Legacy Builder: Leadership, Influence, and Getting to Yes

Known for helping bring some of the nation’s most complex real estate, infrastructure, and development projects to fruition, LaVon Johns has built a career on navigating challenges, forging consensus, and leading with purpose. In this candid conversation, she reflects on the leadership lessons behind the deals, the evolution of her leadership style, and how influence, mentorship, and service shape the legacy she hopes to leave for the next generation of leaders.

LaVon Johns, Attorney - Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
Monique Howery, Partner - Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

2:50 PM - 3:50 PM | Anatomy of a Deal: Deconstructing CRE Transactions

 Our expert dealmakers will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the CRE transactions process, from initial analysis to final acquisition. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the key elements that drive successful CRE deals, including market analysis, property valuation, financing structures, due diligence, and negotiation strategies. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, attendees will learn how to evaluate risk, assess potential returns, and structure deals that maximize value.

Shanna Strowbridge, General Counsel & Vice President - The Opus Group
Lisa Sauer, Relationship Manager - Partner Engineering and Science
Margo McDonnell, CES, CRE, President - 1031 CORP.
Val Achtemeier, Vice Chair - CBRE
Jenn Quader, President & CEO - The Smart Agency

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM | AI Literacy: Turning Buzzwords into Practical Application & Bottom-Line Value

Cut through the hype and discover how artificial intelligence is transforming The CRE landscape. This session will show owners practical ways to leverage AI for predictive analytics, operational efficiency, tenant engagement, and portfolio optimization, turning buzzwords into tangible value that impacts the bottom line.

Erica White, SVP, Innovation & Technology - PeakMade Real Estate
Tiffany Wright, CEO - GREA
Emily Wood, Chief Operating Officer - Trivium Real Estate Advisors
krista hurley, Industry Principal - realpage
Courtney Ettus, CMO - Resimplifi
Shanti Ryle, Chief of Staff - Case Equity Partners

Location: Colorado Ballroom A

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Closing Reception: Neon Nights & Line Dancing Party!


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Location: Adams Terrace (Colorado C weather back up)