The Financial Visionary
This woman is a master of the numbers with a mind for the bigger picture. In commercial real estate, she sees beyond spreadsheets—identifying value others miss and crafting strategies that maximize returns while mitigating risk. Whether structuring complex deals, raising capital, or forecasting market shifts, she leads with precision, foresight, and confidence. With deep financial expertise and bold vision, she’s not just managing assets—she’s shaping the financial future of CRE.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Session PART I: Property Type Deep Dive (60 Minutes)
An in-depth look at profitability, sustainability, and overall performance of the various CRE property sectors. After this session, attendees will break out into individual groups to engage in further networking through an interactive group activity.
*The dress code for this session is athletic-leisure. We will be transitioning directly to our asset class activity after this session*
Bettina Hunt, CCIM, Sr. Vice President | Leasing - American Healthcare REITRachelle Smith Strole, Founder and Co-Owner - Capital Asset Management (CAMCRE)
Jenn Quader, President & CEO, The Smart Agency - The Smart Agency
Stacy Stemen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Development - Passco Companies
Amy Tobia, Owner & Principal - FS Design Group
Laura Magnuson, Director of Business Development - Pacific Construction
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.
Julie Baird, President, First American Exchange Company - First American Exchange CompanyMaria Barry, National Executive, Community Development Banking - Bank of America
Michelle McAtee, Partner & Co-Chair, Real Estate Transactions Practice - Jenner & Block LLP
Kelly Smith, Partner - Bennett Thrasher LLP
Jessica Miller, Founder & CEO - Rock Spring Real Estate Solutions
Virginia Love, Industry Principal - Entrata
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Insights into Investing for the Savvy Business Woman
With stakeholder interest firmly in the intersection of ESG and investing, the time to invest in women led ventures has never been better. So why still, do we find it challenging to seek capital for our new projects? And why is institutional investment still overwhelmingly male dominated? This session will seek to break down the barriers of investing to women, and arm you with the tools and knowledge you need to secure capital, and invest confidently into the future of commercial real estate.
Beth Azor, President - Azor Advisory ServicesNatasha Falconi, Founder & President - Falconi Capital
Jenny Zhan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Beyond Holding Company LTD
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | An Examination of Capital Markets
Panelists in this session will discuss the socioeconomic factors like inflation, the new administration, and impacts of rising interest & cap rates on the CRE landscape. Panelists will also provide a holistic look at all aspects of a CRE deal, from sale to acquisition to financing. Get an update on all things finance and investment from those who are active in the market.
Caroline Sullivan, Director - BozzutoDaria Walker, Founder & Principal - Walker Realty Capital
Kaleena Francis Lee, Director of Development - Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners
Britt Taylor, Director - Capital Markets - Talonvest Capital Inc