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Phoenix Women Leading Real Estate Awards

RECOGNIZING THE VALLEY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL CRE POWER PLAYERS

Event Ended On: Thursday December 11 2025

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Speakers and Panels

2025 Power Players

Honoring the Power Players in AZ's CRE scene — women driving change, shaping the future, and making a lasting impact

Alexis Matt

Alexis Matt

VP, Newmark
Ashley Harder

Ashley Harder

Founder, Harder Development
Crystal Pierce

Crystal Pierce

Director, FFKR
Deeann Cook

Deeann Cook

Director, Devenney Group
Elizabeth Berry

Elizabeth Berry

Senior Director, Plaza Companies
Emily Ganem

Emily Ganem

Executive VP, Ganem Companies
Flor Aparicio

Flor Aparicio

Partner & Asset Manager, SunCore Partners
Jennifer Understahl

Jennifer Understahl

Partner, Perkins Coie
Jennifer Wallace-Sasek

Jennifer Wallace-Sasek

President, McCarthy Nordburg
Jessica Colón

Jessica Colón

Preconstruction Leader, DPR Construction
Lindsey Pontious-Brist

Lindsey Pontious-Brist

Business Development West Region Lead, MMR Group
Lorraine Bergman

Lorraine Bergman

President & CEO, Caliente Construction
Michelle Heeb

Michelle Heeb

Founder & CEO, Forward Tilt
Rachelle Strole

Rachelle Strole

Owner & Founder, Capital Asset Management
Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Arizona Market Leader and Senior Managing Director, CBRE

Breaking Ground, Breaking Barriers

A conversation with industry leaders about their career journeys, key wins, and what’s shaping Phoenix’s CRE market today

Shelby Duplessis

Managing Partner, Diversified Future
Amy Malloy

Amy Malloy

Managing Principal, Evolve Ventures
Aubrey Gonzalez

Aubrey Gonzalez

Assistant Housing Director, City of Phoenix
Sherri Koshiol

Sherri Koshiol

Director of Land Development, Empire Group Of Companies
Lauren Gerdes

Lauren Gerdes

Partner & Real Estate Senior Analyst, RSM US

CELEBRATING PHOENIX'S POWER PLAYERS

Bisnow is proud to host our first annual Women Leading Real Estate Awards in Phoenix! We’re celebrating the Power Players of Arizona’s commercial real estate community — women at all career stages who are driving progress and making a lasting impact across the industry.

 

While women’s representation in C-suite positions has grown — from 17% in 2015 to 29% in 2024 — there’s still important work ahead to foster equity, representation and opportunity across all levels of the industry. This program shines a spotlight on the women making a difference today while paving the way for the next generation.

 

Together with our sponsors, partners, and attendees, we’re celebrating these accomplishments and reaffirming our collective commitment to creating a more inclusive and empowered future for Arizona’s commercial real estate community.

 

Questions about your ticket purchase or interested in sponsoring? Reach out to customerservice@bisnow.com for customer support. For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email Kay VanAsdale at kay.vanasdale@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days before the event.

Venue

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Ballroom: Trailblazer, Lobby Level


Parking Information:

Gated Self-Parking: 0 – 6 Hours $15.00, Valet-Parking: 0 – 4 Hours $30.00

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Agenda

Time Activity
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Cocktails and Networking
3:00 PM
3:10 PM
Bisnow Welcome
3:10 PM
4:15 PM
Breaking Ground, Breaking Barriers
A conversation with industry leaders about their career journeys, key wins, and what’s shaping Phoenix’s CRE market today — followed by an interactive Q&A where you can ask your own questions and gain firsthand insights.
4:20 PM
5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: Phoenix Power Players
Honoring the Power Players in AZ's CRE scene — women driving change, shaping the future, and making a lasting impact
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Closing Cocktails and More Networking!

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