The Business Innovator

This woman in commercial real estate thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and design. She’s not just closing deals, she’s redefining what’s possible in the built environment. With a bold mindset and a passion for progress, she champions forward-thinking developments, leverages data to drive decisions, and embraces innovation to create lasting value. Whether leading a startup or shaking up legacy systems, she’s building the future of CRE one transformative project at a time.


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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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Lease Operations: The New Backbone of CRE Deal Execution

Karly Iacono, Senior Vice President Investment Properties - CBRE
Kristin Geenty, President - The Geenty Group, CR
Marissa Limsiaco, Co-Founder - Otso
Skylar Jones, Leasing Representative - Kimco Realty Corporation

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Building Influence, Winning Clients: Social Media Strategies That Work

Skylar Jones, Leasing Representative - Kimco Realty Corporation
Aviva Sonenreich, Managing Broker - Aviva Sonenreich
Tori Nook, CEO & Founder - Anchor Retail
Sarah Malcolm, Founder - Quiet Valor

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