South Florida Women Leading Real Estate Awards and Cocktail

An accomplished real estate executive, Vanessa Grout has over two decades of expertise in the real estate market. Vanessa is Head of Global Residences and Club for Aman, the world’s preeminent hotel group, as well as CEO of Aman Property, the exclusive residential sales and marketing company of Aman Residences. Within her roles, Vanessa oversees various aspects of global development and sales for Aman, including 15 branded residential developments in 10 countries, plus a short-term pipeline of a further 21 projects globally. Notable current projects within Vanessa’s remit at Aman include Aman New York, located within the iconic Crown Building, which was recently completed and Aman Miami Beach (2026) which is currently undergoing construction and designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. The wider pipeline includes an array of urban properties, reflecting the strategic vision of the company to offer the tranquillity of the Aman experience in dynamic city settings. These include, Aman Residences Tokyo (2023), Aman Nai Lert Bangkok (2024), and Aman Beverly Hills (2027). Additionally, resort destinations with Aman Residences will include Amanvari (Mexico, 2025), Aman Niseko (Japan, 2026), and Amanzoe (Greece). Prior to joining Aman (from 2014 to 2020), Vanessa was President of CMC Real Estate, and successfully developed Brickell Flatiron, a 1 million square foot residential and retail condominium development in the center of Miami’s downtown district. Vanessa also previously served as Executive Vice President of New Valley and CEO of its subsidiary Florida real estate brokerage, Douglas Elliman (from 2007 to 2013). During her tenure, Douglas Elliman grew from a single office with a handful of agents to a powerful national presence. Vanessa is deeply committed to contributing her time and financial resources to charitable organizations that promote the health and well-being of South Florida’s citizens as well as the economic growth of the region. She is an advisory board member of University of Miami’s School of Architecture and Real Estate Development, FIU College of Architecture and The Arts, as well as a mentor for The Women of Tomorrow.

Jessica Goldman Srebnick, Co-Chair of Goldman Properties, is a second generation leader of the company founded by her late father, visionary real estate developer, Tony Goldman. Founded in 1968, the award- winning company is a creative real estate firm with a storied history in developing thriving global destinations across the United States. Marrying real estate and public art to build community, Goldman Properties is known for recognizing the value in depressed urban areas and transforming them into iconic neighborhoods such as SoHo in New York City, Center City Philadelphia, Miami Beach, and Wynwood, site of the acclaimed Wynwood Walls, winner of the 2016 “Global Award of Excellence”- Urban Land Institute. In August 2018, Goldman Srebnick was recognized as one of Forbes Icons of Impact for her continued work and leadership. She oversees a diverse portfolio of restaurants, office buildings, galleries, commercial and retail properties and large-scale public art projects including the iconic Houston Bowery wall. In July 2015, Goldman Srebnick founded Goldman Global Arts (GGA), a Miami based creative collective with co-founder, artist Peter Tunney. For its inaugural project, in 2015, the Miami Dolphins NFL franchise commissioned GGA to infuse a global art aesthetic into the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium. In 2019, Goldman Srebnick authored Walls of Change: The Story of The Wynwood Walls. The book is a retrospective published by Assouline, showcasing Wynwood’s most celebrated murals, by street art’s most iconic figures. GGA continues to produce thought provoking large scale, creative projects for a variety of organizations, including the Miami Heat, Citibank, When We All Vote, and Wynn Hotels. In 2020, GGA was hired by the NFL to infuse street art into Super Bowl LIV in Miami. As a result, and in partnership with the NFL, GGA curated several works by five world-renowned artists including the face of the game day ticket and commemorative program. She also most recently curated a national art campaign for Michelle Obama’s organization When We All Vote to amplify the importance of voting. Goldman Srebnick is an active member of the prestigious Young Presidents Organization (YPO). She graduated from the YPO/Harvard Business School Presidents Leadership Program. She was the Miami- Dade County Co-Chair for the Miami 2020 Super Bowl Host Committee and currently serves as Chair of the Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (TSNDC) Board. In 2019, she was awarded the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Young Leader Award of Excellence. In 2021, she was selected as one of the Knight’s Foundation Arts Champions, for her community leadership in helping to enrich arts and culture in South Florida. She is a passionate supporter of the Memorial Sloan Kettering's Cycle for Survival charity. Goldman Srebnick currently resides in Miami with her husband Scott Srebnick, CEO of Goldman Properties and are the proud parents of their 3 sons.

Laura Kozelouzek is a recognized expert and visionary of the serviced hospitality and co-working industry for over 30 years. She is an innovator, and entrepreneur and well respected for her ability to create “high energy” results oriented co-working cultures. In July 2010, Laura created Quest Workspaces, inspired by a need to provide business owners with a high end, high touch all-inclusive work space solution that offered true flexibility and business building opportunities. Quest Workspaces operates 10 locations, 9 in Florida, currently Miami’s 3rd largest coworking operator, and 1 in New York City representing over 3,000 clients and 360,000 SF. In 10 years, Quest has become a leading brand, featured in over 65 publications including; Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Fortune Magazine and New York Times, named one of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2016 and 2018 and voted Best Place to Work every year since 2012. Prior to Quest Workspaces, in 2004 Laura founded Synergy Workplaces, growing the company to 25 national locations, and over 25 million in sales. In 2008, Synergy was sold to Carr Workplaces. Before Synergy, Laura spent 19 years in the commercial real estate and hospitality industries. During that time, as an executive at HQ/Regus, she was responsible for its most profitable region, representing 80 locations, 5,000 customers and generated $180 million in annual sales. While at HQ, she played a lead role in an industry “roll up” and consolidating the sector. As a serial entrepreneur Laura has owned a trendy NYC restaurant, launched a NYC real estate newspaper, brokerage business, and is a recipient of dozens of leadership, service and real estate awards. She graduated from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and is a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women. One of her greatest accomplishment was the creation of Quest Cares in 2012. A program that supports local nonprofits with complimentary office space and services through Quest. To date the program has donate over $650,000 to over a dozen deserving charities. Laura plays a very active role in the workspaces community as board member of the Global Workspace Association, WANY, and All Good Workspace. She is also a frequent speaker at coworking, real estate and entrepreneurial conferences. When she’s not in the office she can found spending her time with her teenage son Jordan on the ski slopes, scuba diving, or water skiing or traveling. To say Laura is an adrenaline junkie and adventurer would be an understatement!

With a reputation as one of the most trusted and highly-recognized names in South Florida real estate, Donna Abood serves as Principal and Managing Director of the Miami office of Avison Young, a global commercial real estate firm. She is responsible for the client servicing and revenue of the leasing division and oversees the leasing division’s business development of institutional and local investor clients and tenant representation services, including retail, industrial and office. During her 38-year career, Donna has represented well over 80 million square feet of office buildings on behalf of local and institutional ownerships. Additionally, she has completed hundreds of transactions on behalf of tenants she has represented. What makes Donna different from other brokers in the market is her ability to orchestrate and manage several processes at one time, in the end harmonizing the owner’s and tenant’s goals. She is a leader and top performer in the marketplace, as she serves as a business resource to her clients in creating and implementing marketing plans. Previously, Donna served as Chairman and Founding Partner of Colliers International South Florida, which was formed in 2002 when she merged her firm, Abood & Associates, Inc. with Wood-Fay Realty Group. Prior to the formation of Abood Wood-Fay Real Estate Group, LLC, she was the principal and sole owner of Abood & Associates, Inc. Created in 1989, the company grew to be the largest privately held, locally based commercial real estate firm in Miami-Dade County. Before her entrepreneurial endeavors, Donna was Vice President of Terranova Corporation. Between 1984 and 1989, she developed and implemented marketing plans for the turnaround of distressed office properties. Donna graduated from Florida State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Management. Donna’s professional accomplishments include being named one of the 2020 & 2019 South Florida Business Journal’s 250 Power Leaders, honored with the 2019 Miami Today’s Silver Medal Award, inducted into the 2018 Real Estate Forum’s National Women of Influence Hall of Fame, named one of the Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence in 2018, 2016, 2013 & 2009, named one of the 2016 Miami Today Book of Leaders, honored with the 2016 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year Award, honored as a "Florida Business Ambassador" by Governor Rick Scott in 2015, honored as the 2015 United HomeCare Claude Pepper Corporate Service Award, named the 2014 – 2015 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Miami’s Economic Development Partnership, recipient of the Tom Richardson award; the highest honor given by Colliers International, she was inducted into the Florida State University College of Business Hall of Fame, honored as an “Ultimate CEO” by South Florida Business Journal and 2014 AXA Advisors Businesswoman of the Year Award in the Corporate Leader category. Donna serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committees for numerous civic and non-profit organizations. Additionally, she has dedicated her time and fundraising efforts for many organizations throughout South Florida.

Melissa is a Managing Director in the Miami office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. She has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, securing debt and joint venture equity financing for a broad range of property types with a focus on Office and Industrial. Over the course of her career, she has closed more than $3 billion in capital through first mortgages, mezzanine loans, bridge loans, acquisitions, and joint venture equity for a variety of asset types throughout the U.S. Prior to joining JLL, Melissa spent three years as a Managing Director at Ackman-Ziff. Before that, she held acquisitions and in-house capital markets roles at Maxwelle Real Estate Group in Aventura, Florida, and Eretz Group in New York City. Melissa also serves as Director of Programming for the CREW Network Miami Chapter, and has a seat on the Real Property Development Advisory Board at the University of Miami School of Law. She earned a B.S. from University of Miami.

Born and raised in United Kingdom, Ms. Bains began her career at JLL in 2002 when she immigrated from UK to Miami and took on the role as a temporary receptionist. She went on to become a Property Administrator, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, Group Manager, Associate Director, National Director and now Executive Vice President. Since November 2013, Marj led the TIAA teams nationally to increase the overall benchmark rating to above the national portfolio average (approx. twelve (12) million square feet). This rating had never been achieved between 2009 and 2012. Due to the positive results the firm was recognized amongst its national competitors and awarded the 2014 Property Management Firm of the Year Award by one of its most prestigious clients. Due to the increased continued national operational excellence the firm was awarded by the same client for the 2016 Firm of the Year Award the second time and again in 2017. Currently Ms. Bains manages NRE’s South Florida Office Portfolio which includes 701 Brickell and Waterford Business District (almost 3 million square feet), as well as assisting with the national operations for operational compliance for her client. Other areas of responsibility include construction management, financial oversight, budgeting, sustainability initiatives, vendor procurement, tenant satisfaction and all other areas as it relates to Property Management. She continues to play a leadership role in the region. Ms. Bains has achieved many honors and awards during her property management career in commercial real estate. One of the most significant recognitions which Ms. Bains received is the Top 50 under 40 commercial real estate professionals. She was selected by The Real Estate Forum from a pool of over 500 individuals, nationally. In addition to this, Ms. Bains has also been recognized for the following accomplishments: - 50 Under 40 Real Estate Forum Award - Connect CRE Annual Women in Real Estate Award - Client’s Four Diamond Award for eight consecutive years - Client MVP Award - National Property Manager of the Year award (JLL) - Top Performer Award - Local & Regional Toby Earth Award - JLL National Team of the Year - Recognized as participant on the TIAA-CREF Property Governance Council - Local Spotlight Awards - Magnet Award recognizing excellent client service Ms. Bains continues to excel in her profession and provides a class A service to her clients, tenants and colleagues within the industry. “VISION WITHOUT EXECUTION IS JUST HALLUCINATION.” - Henry Ford

Tere Blanca is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc., the leading independently owned commercial real estate services firm in Florida. She founded the firm in 2009 after identifying a need in the marketplace for a local advisory and brokerage firm built on a culture of giving clients a highly personalized approach to service. With Tere’s vision, progressive leadership and foundation of passion, care and commitment to excellence, teams are purpose built and strategies are customized to fit each clients’ diverse needs allowing the firm to achieve successful outcomes and setting new market standards. Blanca Commercial Real Estate now has a dynamic team of more than 45 top professionals that embrace a culture of collaboration and caring for each other, the firm’s clients and the community. It is recognized as one of the top commercial real estate brokerage services companies in Florida, ranked by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the top ten firms in South Florida, maintaining more than 32% market share of all office lease transactions executed in Class A and B office space in Miami; the firm’s home base. Expanding across South Florida, the firm now has 3 offices across the region and has grown its services to include property management, tenant engagement services and development consulting. Throughout her 35-year career, Tere has participated and led many significant lease transactions and new development projects from land acquisition to the master planning, design, construction, marketing, lease-up, and sale of office and mixed-use assets. Clients of the firm include Nuveen Real Estate, Allianz, Hines, Agave Holdings, Lincoln Property Company, Blackstone, TA Realty, Federal Realty, Shorenstein, Stiles, Related Group, AIMCO, and the law firms of Akerman LLP, and White & Case, LLP; Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami Herald Media Company; WeWork; Coastal Construction, Quirch Foods, Inc.; Insigneo; Inktel, DASI, Neutralogistics, Mexican Consulate and the University of Miami, to name a few. Prior to launching Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Tere served for five years as Senior Managing Director for Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Inc., where she led the firm’s South Florida region, achieving significant revenue growth and increased profitability. Tere also held the position of senior vice president at Codina Realty Services, Inc. ONCOR International where she was consistently among the top producers during her 14-year tenure. Tere holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in international marketing and finance and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and is fluent in English and Spanish. She is the proud mother of two daughters and resides with her husband in Coral Gables. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: ● Chair of Urban Land Institute (ULI) for Southeast Florida and the Caribbean ● Member of the Board of Directors of BankUnited ● Member of the Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College ● Member of the University of Miami’s Herbert School of Business Real Estate Advisory Council ● Executive Committee Member of Urban Land Institute (ULI) ● Past chair and current Member of the Board of Miami-Dade County’s official economic development agency, The Beacon Council ● Member of the Board of Governors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce ● Member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Gold ● Associate member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Chapter ● Member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD) ● Past member of the Board of Directors of The Miami Foundation ● Past chair of the Board of Directors of City Year Miami AWARDS & RECOGNITION: ● “Top 100 Power Leaders”, South Florida Business Journal ● “Ultimate CEO”, South Florida Business Journal ● “Most Influential Business Women”, South Florida Business Journal ● “Power Leader of the Year”, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce ● “Office Broker of the Year”, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce ● “Women of Influence: Legends”, Real Estate Forum ● “Women of Influence”, Real Estate Forum ● “Top 25 Women in Real Estate”, Commercial Property Executive ● “Top Dealmakers of the Year”, Daily Business Review ● “Successful Hispanic Women of the Year”, Camacol ● “Philanthropist of the Year”, City Year Miami ● “Community Leader of the Year”, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Julie Northcutt-Dunn serves as Executive Managing Director and Market Leader for the South Florida region. In this role, Julie directly oversees all Brokerage operations and service lines in South Florida, which includes offices in Miami/Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. She will also focus on new business development, talent recruitment, talent retention, growth and marketing. Julie brings more than 15 years of industry experience to Colliers, offering an in-depth knowledge of utilizing innovative sales and marketing strategies to differentiate and win business.

As a Principal and Senior Architect at the Stantec Miami Office, Christina is involved in projects from initial programming and design through the final construction. She identifies the story behind each project and brings the vision and global perspective necessary to achieve unique, inspiring outcomes. Christina relies on her creative problem-solving skills to satisfy her client’s goals, while respecting the project’s social and urban context. Her passion for architecture and her exceptional knowledge of sustainable design and construction ensures that developments positively impact their communities. Her goal? Encourage additional growth and future professionals with the same understanding. She finds the opportunity to collaborate with her team every day and leads by example in and out of the office.

Arden Karson is the Founder and Managing Principal of Karson & Co, a real estate advisory, brokerage, and investment firm. Prior to her current role, Karson held senior leadership positions at CBRE and the Related Group Karson also partnered with private equity firm Barrow Street Capital and Advenir Real Estate. Earlier in her career, she worked at Lennar Corporation and Arvida/JMP Partners, where she focused on project management and operational roles across various asset classes and markets. Before entering the real estate industry, Karson worked as a commercial lender at Bank of America and at PwC. She received a BA in International Relations from Tufts University where she graduated summa cum laude and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Karson is a designated Financial Expert under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. She holds positions on multiple advisory boards and committees, including serving on the Board of Advisors, Audit, and Investment Committees for ECI Group. She also sits on the Advisory Board of the University of Miami Masters in Real Estate + Urbanism program, the South Florida/Caribbean Chapter of the Urban Land Institute as Treasurer and the Investment Committee of the Michigan Ross Real Estate Fund. Karson also served as a Board of Directors and Audit Committee member for Ashton Woods USA LLC and as an Executive Committee member of Friends of the Underline. Karson is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events. She has received many community and industry leadership awards. She is also a mentor and active in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and is committed to advancing the next generation of business professionals. She believes in giving back to the community as evidenced by her active fundraising for the Sylvester Cancer Center. Karson is also the proud mother of three children and one grandson, who all live in New York City. When she is not busy with work or family, Arden enjoys traveling with her husband, exploring the local art scene, and hiking the National Parks and beach trails. She is also a foodie and loves dining at new and exciting restaurants.

Vicky Lee is Senior Vice President, Development at Focus where she manages and leads the company's expansion into different markets across the Southeast region of the country. As a Management Team member, Vicky is responsible for defining and implementing internal strategies and policies with the goal to grow the organization. In addition, she leads real estate acquisition, development, and architectural design activities on multiple projects, totaling more than $800mm for both Focus and third-party clients. Within seven months of kicking off the Focus expansion, Vicky and her team tied up two sites in Florida and are currently full-steam-ahead in the predevelopment process of both sites. Other notable achievements include spearheading entitlement and acted as owner’s rep for The Atworth at Mellody Farm. She maintained an excellent relationship with the Village of Vernon Hills, achieving and maintaining mutual respect. This has led to Focus recognition in suburban placemaking, catalyzing the company's most recent 4 new mall-redevelopments in Vernon Hills and Aurora. Vicky’s combined experience in urban planning, architecture, and business has propelled Vicky into an industry leader. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for ULI Chicago, Vice Chair of ULI Public Private Partnership Council (Blue), Vice Chair of ULI Chicago Product Council (Green), and Chair of Cornell Real Estate Council Chicago Chapter. Her philanthropic activities include serving as Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization, Teachers Supporting Teachers. Vicky received her MBA at the S.C. Johnson School of Management at Cornell University and a BA in Architecture at University of Notre Dame.

Coralee G. Penabad is a principal at Coral Gables-based URBAN-X Group LLC. A lawyer by training, Coralee’s main focus is the oversight of all acquisitions, financing, marketing and operations to which she brings over 20 years of relevant experience. Coralee has played a leadership role in the acquisition, design, entitlements and finance of River Landing Shops & Residences, completed in 2020. Prior to launching URBAN-X, in 2006, Ms. Penabad was general counsel to Leviev Boymelgreen Developers (LBD), an Israeli-based real estate partnership. She managed the partnership’s legal issues in Florida, the refinancing of its entire Florida portfolio, the management of all condominium sales and all the partnership’s Florida domestic legal issues. She guided LBD through its development of the Marquis Condominium and other Florida projects, its transition in management, restructuring and eventual buy-out/sale by its members. She was lead attorney on transactions involving more than $750 million of real property for LBD. Ms. Penabad was awarded the Top Dealmaker, Real Estate Finance 2008 Award in South Florida by the Daily Business Review for her efforts in the refinancing and repositioning of LBD’s real estate portfolio. She was also recognized in the “40 under 40” list of achievers in the South Florida Business Journal at that time. Ms. Penabad has a unique skill of identifying difficult issues and focuses on implementing simple solutions to turn around struggling real estate projects. In Miami-Dade County, she has worked in the repositioning of developments including Paramount Bay and 151 at Biscayne Condominium. Ms. Penabad has a bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance and a law degree from University of Miami.

Peggy Olin, Chief Executive Officer of OneWorld Properties, is a renowned strategist and broker regarded for her expertise in the luxury real estate industry. Since founding the company in 2008, she has been responsible for over $4 billion in luxury property sales, continuously connecting with buyers from major cities across the United States and over 60 countries. OneWorld Properties has maintained an active inventory of approximately $1 billion throughout Florida. Current projects include Cove Miami, 2200 Brickell, 600 Miami Worldcenter, The Crosby, 501 First Miami, Legacy Hotel + Residences, and PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter. The firm has offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and is one of the only U.S. firms to have a permanent presence in China with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. Peggy is actively involved in her community as a board member of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Miami Bridge, Birch State Park, Broward Workshop, Trustee for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).

Jess is responsible for assisting in managing the company’s new development projects and existing value-added projects. She oversees design, development, and construction operations of ground up projects, and manages various ongoing capital improvements for the existing portfolio. Prior to joining Atlas, Jess was a Staff Engineer and Assistant Project Manager at Pennoni Associates, a multidisciplinary engineering firm where she was a lead engineer and assistant project manager on a variety of land development projects in the commercial, residential, multi-family, and institutional sectors. Jess received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami. She holds an Engineering Intern Certificate with the State of Florida. Jess is based in Atlas’s growing Miami office.

Ms. Resnick serves as Managing Director. In this capacity, she provides oversight to all of the firm’s investments, asset management activities and business plan execution. Cassie is also involved in all facets of the acquisition, disposition and financing processes for the firm. Prior to joining Mast, Ms. Resnick was an Associate at Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels in New York. During her tenure at JLL, she provided advisory and disposition services on hospitality and mixed-use assets valued in excess of $5 billion. Additionally, she was responsible for underwriting equity and debt transactions ranging in size from $50 million to $1 billion across recapitalization, restructuring and other value recovery strategies for non-performing positions. Prior to JLL, Ms. Resnick was an Analyst at WR Hambrecht + Co., a San Francisco-based investment bank where she evaluated initial and secondary equity offerings, and merger and acquisitions opportunities for technology-focused companies. Previously, Mr. Resnick was an Intern at Ernst and Young where she analyzed hotel markets and worked on feasibility studies. Ms. Resnick received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. She is often a guest lecturer at FIU’s hospitality master’s program, actively participates in the South Florida Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society, Pi Beta Phi fraternity for Women, and Renew, a real estate network empowering women. Ms. Resnick Cassie came in first place in the New York Road Runners 31st Annual NYRR Empire State Building Run-up. She also holds a Series 7 license as well as a Real Estate Salesperson license in New York. Ms. Resnick spends time volunteering at Tribe events and is an active supporter of Kiva, an international nonprofit founded in 2005 that connects people through lending to alleviate poverty.

Emilia Howard is a seasoned professional with a decade and a half of experience in the retail sector. Emilia lends her extensive knowledge of Miami's business operations and consumer trends to her clientele at Gridline Properties. From previously managing the Shinola Wynwood store while working closely with the Wynwood BID, Emilia fully understands the support that small businesses need to sustain themselves within the market as well as lead pathways for established brands and emerging brands to integrate themselves into an area to minimize the disruption of the neighborhood’s synergy. Her intricate understanding of Miami's diverse and ever-changing neighborhoods is a formidable advantage for the property owners and the tenants she represents, ensuring their success in the dynamic Miami market. Emilia is a proud alumna of the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX, where she earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree. In her downtime, Emilia revels in beach activities, explores new places and enjoys uncovering Miami's hidden culinary treasures alongside her loved ones.

Hope Dmuchowski is senior executive vice president and chief financial officer for First Horizon Corporation. She has responsibility for accounting, treasury, financial planning & analysis, line of business finance, corporate development and investor relations. In addition to her financial management responsibilities, she also has responsibility for corporate properties, sourcing and procurement. Dmuchowski has over 20 years of experience in banking and brings a wealth of finance, accounting and merger expertise, having served in several key roles running integrated business and economic models, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, regulatory reporting and operations. Prior to joining First Horizon in 2021, Dmuchowski worked at Truist and the predecessor bank BB&T in numerous roles, including head of financial planning and analysis and management reporting, chief financial officer of corporate banking, commercial banking and corporate groups, chief financial officer group director as well as chief financial and operating officer of enterprise operations services. Dmuchowski began her banking career in the Leadership Development program for the sales and trading division of Deutsche Bank. Dmuchowski has a passion for serving her community and is an avid volunteer in every city where she has lived. She currently serves on the non-profit boards for the National Salvation Army, where she is the treasurer, 4Word, and the Baptist Hospital Foundation. Dmuchowski holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Business Management both from Saint Elizabeth University, as well as a Women in Leadership certification from Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business.

Arden Karson is the Founder and Managing Principal of Karson & Co, a real estate advisory, brokerage, and investment firm. Prior to her current role, Karson held senior leadership positions at CBRE and the Related Group Karson also partnered with private equity firm Barrow Street Capital and Advenir Real Estate. Earlier in her career, she worked at Lennar Corporation and Arvida/JMP Partners, where she focused on project management and operational roles across various asset classes and markets. Before entering the real estate industry, KarsAon worked as a commercial lender at Bank of America and at PwC. She received a BA in International Relations from Tufts University where she graduated summa cum laude and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Karson is a designated Financial Expert under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. She holds positions on multiple advisory boards and committees, including serving on the Board of Advisors, Audit, and Investment Committees for ECI Group. She also sits on the Advisory Board of the University of Miami Masters in Real Estate + Urbanism program, the South Florida/Caribbean Chapter of the Urban Land Institute as Treasurer and the Investment Committee of the Michigan Ross Real Estate Fund. Karson also served as a Board of Directors and Audit Committee member for Ashton Woods USA LLC and as an Executive Committee member of Friends of the Underline. Karson is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events. She has received many community and industry leadership awards. She is also a mentor and active in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and is committed to advancing the next generation of business professionals. She believes in giving back to the community as evidenced by her active fundraising for the Sylvester Cancer Center. Karson is also the proud mother of three children and one grandson, who all live in New York City. When she is not busy with work or family, Arden enjoys traveling with her husband, exploring the local art scene, and hiking the National Parks and beach trails. She is also a foodie and loves dining at new and exciting restaurants.

Caroline Donaghue has over 20 years’ experience in the sector, specialising in international luxury real estate marketing. Based in London, UK, she is a Director at V1 Architectural Visualisation, working with some of the best real estate developers globally to bring projects to life through compelling CGIs, visualization and immersive environments. Caroline has launched and co-hosts The Real Rendezvous Podcast, where she delves into the true stories behind the leaders, influencers and personalities within property, luxury and lifestyle. Additionally, she is involved as a judge at the International Property Awards, which reviews the best real estate projects from across the world.

Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office and serves as the firmwide deputy section leader of the Real Estate Section, assisting in managing the firm's nationwide real estate practice. Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz's practice is supplemented by her bilingual and multicultural team that facilitates her U.S.-based and international clients' needs in their U.S.-bound projects. Real Estate Transactions: Development, Acquisitions, Dispositions Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz is called to assist in developing solutions for various complex real estate transactions for her U.S.-based and international clients. Her clients include those with business focused in the areas of multifamily housing, industrial projects, hospitality, retail, residential development and office buildings. Within her residential practice, Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz has also represented clients in high-end homes. Her experience with this wide range of real estate clients includes acquisitions and dispositions, development and construction, acquisition and construction financing, corporate structuring and joint venture negotiations. Within her development practice, Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz is experienced in representing developers in a range of projects, including raw land development, construction of or already built multifamily, industrial and single family development, condominium, office and hotels. Joint Ventures Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz is experienced in handling real estate joint ventures focused on acquisition as well as development for her U.S.-based and international clients. Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz works closely with a bench of land use and zoning lawyers in Holland & Knight's various offices across the U.S. Holland & Knight's Joint Venture Group has vast experience in all relevant areas necessary for structuring, drafting negotiation and implementing joint venture real estate projects. She works hand in hand with the firm's corporate and tax teams to structure the joint ventures for various real estate developments and the proper corporate and tax structure for such development projects. Leasing: Landlord and Tenant Matters Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz represents landlords and tenants in retail, commercial, hotel and warehouse leasing agreements. This experience includes negotiations of defaults, deferrals and amendments to leases as a result of COVID-19. Finance In her finance experience, Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz represents borrowers and lenders. Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz has extensive experience in complex financial transactions for national and international institutional lenders in commercial lending for various types of projects and developments as well as asset-based loans secured by real estate, inventory, equipment receivables and securities. In her representation of the borrower, she handles real estate asset-based lending for acquisition, construction and development projects These projects include industrial, multifamily and single family development, condominium and hotels. Workouts Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz focuses on guiding institutional lenders toward resolutions for troubled loans and complex workouts. Ms. de las Cuevas-Diaz's special assets experience includes representation of lenders and developers across the U.S. with respect to forbearance, negotiation of loan modifications, restructuring and workouts on behalf of lenders and borrowers for various types of loans, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure, note purchase, and sales and foreclosures affecting numerous commercial properties located throughout the state and nation.

Jessica Goldman Srebnick, Co-Chair of Goldman Properties, is a second generation leader of the company founded by her late father, visionary real estate developer, Tony Goldman. Founded in 1968, the award- winning company is a creative real estate firm with a storied history in developing thriving global destinations across the United States. Marrying real estate and public art to build community, Goldman Properties is known for recognizing the value in depressed urban areas and transforming them into iconic neighborhoods such as SoHo in New York City, Center City Philadelphia, Miami Beach, and Wynwood, site of the acclaimed Wynwood Walls, winner of the 2016 “Global Award of Excellence”- Urban Land Institute. In August 2018, Goldman Srebnick was recognized as one of Forbes Icons of Impact for her continued work and leadership. She oversees a diverse portfolio of restaurants, office buildings, galleries, commercial and retail properties and large-scale public art projects including the iconic Houston Bowery wall. In July 2015, Goldman Srebnick founded Goldman Global Arts (GGA), a Miami based creative collective with co-founder, artist Peter Tunney. For its inaugural project, in 2015, the Miami Dolphins NFL franchise commissioned GGA to infuse a global art aesthetic into the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium. In 2019, Goldman Srebnick authored Walls of Change: The Story of The Wynwood Walls. The book is a retrospective published by Assouline, showcasing Wynwood’s most celebrated murals, by street art’s most iconic figures. GGA continues to produce thought provoking large scale, creative projects for a variety of organizations, including the Miami Heat, Citibank, When We All Vote, and Wynn Hotels. In 2020, GGA was hired by the NFL to infuse street art into Super Bowl LIV in Miami. As a result, and in partnership with the NFL, GGA curated several works by five world-renowned artists including the face of the game day ticket and commemorative program. She also most recently curated a national art campaign for Michelle Obama’s organization When We All Vote to amplify the importance of voting. Goldman Srebnick is an active member of the prestigious Young Presidents Organization (YPO). She graduated from the YPO/Harvard Business School Presidents Leadership Program. She was the Miami- Dade County Co-Chair for the Miami 2020 Super Bowl Host Committee and currently serves as Chair of the Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (TSNDC) Board. In 2019, she was awarded the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Young Leader Award of Excellence. In 2021, she was selected as one of the Knight’s Foundation Arts Champions, for her community leadership in helping to enrich arts and culture in South Florida. She is a passionate supporter of the Memorial Sloan Kettering's Cycle for Survival charity. Goldman Srebnick currently resides in Miami with her husband Scott Srebnick, CEO of Goldman Properties and are the proud parents of their 3 sons.

Coralee G. Penabad is a principal at Coral Gables-based URBAN-X Group LLC. A lawyer by training, Coralee’s main focus is the oversight of all acquisitions, financing, marketing and operations to which she brings over 20 years of relevant experience. Coralee has played a leadership role in the acquisition, design, entitlements and finance of River Landing Shops & Residences, completed in 2020. Prior to launching URBAN-X, in 2006, Ms. Penabad was general counsel to Leviev Boymelgreen Developers (LBD), an Israeli-based real estate partnership. She managed the partnership’s legal issues in Florida, the refinancing of its entire Florida portfolio, the management of all condominium sales and all the partnership’s Florida domestic legal issues. She guided LBD through its development of the Marquis Condominium and other Florida projects, its transition in management, restructuring and eventual buy-out/sale by its members. She was lead attorney on transactions involving more than $750 million of real property for LBD. Ms. Penabad was awarded the Top Dealmaker, Real Estate Finance 2008 Award in South Florida by the Daily Business Review for her efforts in the refinancing and repositioning of LBD’s real estate portfolio. She was also recognized in the “40 under 40” list of achievers in the South Florida Business Journal at that time. Ms. Penabad has a unique skill of identifying difficult issues and focuses on implementing simple solutions to turn around struggling real estate projects. In Miami-Dade County, she has worked in the repositioning of developments including Paramount Bay and 151 at Biscayne Condominium. Ms. Penabad has a bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance and a law degree from University of Miami.

Tere Blanca is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc., the leading independently owned commercial real estate services firm in Florida. She founded the firm in 2009 after identifying a need in the marketplace for a local advisory and brokerage firm built on a culture of giving clients a highly personalized approach to service. With Tere’s vision, progressive leadership and foundation of passion, care and commitment to excellence, teams are purpose built and strategies are customized to fit each clients’ diverse needs allowing the firm to achieve successful outcomes and setting new market standards. Blanca Commercial Real Estate now has a dynamic team of more than 45 top professionals that embrace a culture of collaboration and caring for each other, the firm’s clients and the community. It is recognized as one of the top commercial real estate brokerage services companies in Florida, ranked by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the top ten firms in South Florida, maintaining more than 32% market share of all office lease transactions executed in Class A and B office space in Miami; the firm’s home base. Expanding across South Florida, the firm now has 3 offices across the region and has grown its services to include property management, tenant engagement services and development consulting. Throughout her 35-year career, Tere has participated and led many significant lease transactions and new development projects from land acquisition to the master planning, design, construction, marketing, lease-up, and sale of office and mixed-use assets. Clients of the firm include Nuveen Real Estate, Allianz, Hines, Agave Holdings, Lincoln Property Company, Blackstone, TA Realty, Federal Realty, Shorenstein, Stiles, Related Group, AIMCO, and the law firms of Akerman LLP, and White & Case, LLP; Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami Herald Media Company; WeWork; Coastal Construction, Quirch Foods, Inc.; Insigneo; Inktel, DASI, Neutralogistics, Mexican Consulate and the University of Miami, to name a few. Prior to launching Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Tere served for five years as Senior Managing Director for Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Inc., where she led the firm’s South Florida region, achieving significant revenue growth and increased profitability. Tere also held the position of senior vice president at Codina Realty Services, Inc. ONCOR International where she was consistently among the top producers during her 14-year tenure. Tere holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in international marketing and finance and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and is fluent in English and Spanish. She is the proud mother of two daughters and resides with her husband in Coral Gables. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: ● Chair of Urban Land Institute (ULI) for Southeast Florida and the Caribbean ● Member of the Board of Directors of BankUnited ● Member of the Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College ● Member of the University of Miami’s Herbert School of Business Real Estate Advisory Council ● Executive Committee Member of Urban Land Institute (ULI) ● Past chair and current Member of the Board of Miami-Dade County’s official economic development agency, The Beacon Council ● Member of the Board of Governors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce ● Member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Gold ● Associate member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Chapter ● Member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD) ● Past member of the Board of Directors of The Miami Foundation ● Past chair of the Board of Directors of City Year Miami AWARDS & RECOGNITION: ● “Top 100 Power Leaders”, South Florida Business Journal ● “Ultimate CEO”, South Florida Business Journal ● “Most Influential Business Women”, South Florida Business Journal ● “Power Leader of the Year”, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce ● “Office Broker of the Year”, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce ● “Women of Influence: Legends”, Real Estate Forum ● “Women of Influence”, Real Estate Forum ● “Top 25 Women in Real Estate”, Commercial Property Executive ● “Top Dealmakers of the Year”, Daily Business Review ● “Successful Hispanic Women of the Year”, Camacol ● “Philanthropist of the Year”, City Year Miami ● “Community Leader of the Year”, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

As Founder and Chief Project Officer of The Common Area, Maureen promotes the boutique firm’s “client-centric” owners’ representative focus for commercial and residential projects. Her company oversees all aspects of project management and advisory services, including strategic planning, contract negotiations, team procurement, scheduling, budget development, overseeing the permitting and construction process along with move-management & occupancy services. Maureen’s experience collaborating with real estate advisory firms highlights her understanding of all processes of office leasing, property management, development, and project management related to multiple specialties and asset types. She successfully launched The Common Area in 2018 after seeing ways to improve the client experience and create more stable, successful project outcomes. Core to the service is creating clear communication and providing accountability for all project players. Maureen fosters an environment of teamwork and ensures that strategy is clearly defined while overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality of performance by all vendors and contractors. Her teams strong communication skills and relationship-based approach enhances the process-driven management philosophy that has earned her loyalty of her clients and confidence of her industry partners. As an industry innovator, she has since launched two new companies; filling needs her clients lacked solutions providing tangential and complementary services with long-term home maintenance support for elderly and absentee owners through Mango Management and home inspection & handyman services through Building Standard. Her services have spread geographically beyond Florida to Texas, Georgia, New York & The Bahamas and continues to expand.

Danielle DeVito-Hurley is a shareholder who joined the firm in 1995. She co-leads Gunster’s Real Property practice. Danielle has represented owners and developers in the acquisition, sale and finance of well over $1 billion dollars of commercial, office, industrial, mixed-use, hotel, condominium and condo/hotel parcels. During her tenure at Gunster, Danielle worked for over one year on exclusive retainer with one of Florida’s largest mixed-use community developers. Danielle has represented numerous landlords and tenants in ground and office, industrial and retail space leases. Danielle also specializes in hotel management, franchise and licensing agreements for her hotel and resort related clients. Danielle’s focus is helping clients to maximize their profitability and return on investment while minimizing potential risks in order to better achieve successful outcomes. Danielle takes pride in providing prompt, effective and efficient counsel and service to her clients, and, as a result, has forged numerous long standing client relationships during her 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Danielle has successfully negotiated and closed transactions throughout the state of Florida, the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.