Breaking Ground: Construction in the Crosshairs

(9:00 AM - 9:45 AM): Navigating Costs, Capital, and Capacity in Miami’s 2025 Development Landscape

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  Gaetano Caltagirone

  President, Co-Founder

  The Calta Group

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  Harvey Hernandez

  Fueled by his innate creativity and armed with a diehard entrepreneurial spirit, Harvey Hernandez began his involvement in real estate development as a hands-on investor in the rapidly expanding South Florida market. With more than two decades in South Florida, he has observed first-hand the region’s tremendous capacity for change and progress. Holding firm to excellence from the forefront of the industry, Harvey continues to revitalize the high-end residential market by developing innovative projects that deliver the best in location, cutting- edge amenities, luxury finishes and forward-thinking design. Harvey entered the real estate industry following a successful foray scaling a technology startup that sold in year 2000. The sale provided the initial capital for the $260 million-dollar multifamily development firm, H&H Development Company -- a pivotal catalyst to Harvey’s career. These ventures paved the way for Harvey’s subsequent endeavors, giving him the necessary momentum to launch Newgard Development Group and NGD Homesharing LLC. In 2017, Harvey partnered with Airbnb to create Niido, the first and only residential brand designed to encourage and facilitate home sharing. The partnership includes multifamily developments that are tailor-made to optimize flexible living, with a suite of technology, services and amenities. The first Niido, powered by Airbnb, communities are open in Orlando and Nashville with more locations coming soon. Following Niido’s launch, in June of 2019, Harvey expanded his partnership with Airbnb to create yet another revolutionary new hospitality brand, Natiivo. Purposely designed, built and licensed for home sharing, Natiivo is the first brand to offer ownership with home sharing as an amenity. On the heels of the success of Natiivo Miami and Natiivo Austin, which both sold out before breaking ground, his latest brand LOFTY has debuted its first iteration in Brickell, Miami. Harvey’s other notable projects include Gale Boutique Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Gale Residences in Fort Lauderdale; One Flagler office building, Centro Condominium Miami and BrickellHouse.

  Newgard Development Group

  CEO & President

  Harvey Hernandez

  CEO & President

  Newgard Development Group

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  Taylor Collins

  Partner

  Two Roads Development

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  Craig Robbie

  Craig Robbie is a founding partner and Director of Sales at BRIX Funding, where he helps reshape how capital flows in the construction sector. With nearly two decades of experience spanning construction, real estate, and logistics, Craig also serves as Managing Partner of All Seasons Global Solutions and co-founder of EVOS, a general contracting and construction firm delivering projects from concept to completion.

  BRIX Funding

  Director of Sales

  Craig Robbie

  Director of Sales

  BRIX Funding

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  Alyssa DeMartino

  Alyssa DeMartino is a dynamic and influential leader in South Florida’s Commercial Construction and Development sector, with a proven track record of accelerating business growth and building strategic partnerships. Based in Miami, she serves as a Senior Advisor and Florida Licensed Insurance Broker at The Baldwin Group, where she drives Florida sales initiatives for the Construction and Real Estate Practice team. Leveraging her robust network and strong industry relationships, Alyssa consistently delivers measurable results and fosters long-term client success. Her career has been defined by steady progression in Business Development leadership, from cultivating client relationships and securing marquee accounts to expanding market presence for leading firms. Beginning her career with the Cumming Group in New York City, Alyssa gained a comprehensive understanding of the construction process and built credibility with decision-makers on major Manhattan projects. In 2020, she transitioned to South Florida, joining Keller Augusta, where she successfully signed high-profile clients such as Mast Capital, Empira Group, Elion Partners, Fortune International, and Chateau Group, establishing herself as a trusted advisor in the region’s competitive development landscape. Alyssa’s professional growth is also reflected in her industry involvement. She is actively engaged with the Urban Land Institute, Greater Florida Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors of South Florida, WWIRE, Bisnow, and Profile Miami. As a proud University of Miami alumna, she continues to give back through the Master of Real Estate and Development + Urbanism alumni program and by mentoring young women in commercial real estate. Recently, she joined the founding board of AMFP’s newest chapter as Director of Social Events and became a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

  The Baldwin Group

  Senior Advisor

  Alyssa DeMartino

  Senior Advisor

  The Baldwin Group

• Moderator

  Shawn Oden

  Managing Director

  BMO Commercial Bank

AI in CRE: The Next Frontier

(9:50 AM - 10:35 AM): How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Construction in CRE

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  Isabella Ramos

  Isabella is a licensed architect with over nine years of experience in design and project coordination, specializing in aviation architecture. Her portfolio spans a diverse range of projects, including airport terminals, cargo facilities, hangars, concessions, and industrial spaces with specialized equipment. She has contributed to major aviation projects at Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport, among others. With expertise in guiding projects from conception through design, permitting, and construction, Isabella brings a comprehensive understanding of the architectural process to every project. Isabella is a Senior Design Manager and licensed architect who specializes in bridging design and construction during the pre-construction process. With a strong technical and design management background, she partners with owners, developers, engineers, and permitting authorities to streamline approvals and align design intent with constructability. Her career includes extensive experience in aviation and large-scale infrastructure projects, where she has guided complex teams and projects to seamless, successful delivery. Known for driving efficiency, reducing risk, and creating alignment across all stakeholders, Isabella ensures that every project is positioned for long-term success. A bilingual professional with an international background, Isabella values the connections she builds with clients and industry partners across diverse cultural communities. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Florida Atlantic University, with additional studies at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, which enriched her perspective on global design practices. Driven by continuous learning, Isabella is always seeking opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge, with the goal of creating impactful designs and delivering projects that exceed client expectations.

  Suffolk Construction

  Senior Design Manager

  Isabella Ramos

  Senior Design Manager

  Suffolk Construction

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  Siddharth Kothari

  With a decade of experience as a BIM professional in the construction industry, Siddharth has built a strong reputation for advancing Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices across large, complex projects. Recognized by clients for delivering above-and-beyond VDC services, Siddharth combines technical expertise with outstanding communication skills to bridge the gap between project executives, clients, and technology teams. A proven leader, he has successfully managed teams of VDC professionals while championing process improvements that enhance efficiency and make cutting-edge technology more accessible. Throughout his career, Siddharth has excelled in managing large-scale coordination efforts, implementing advanced asset tracking systems, and deploying cutting-edge construction technologies such as Automated Drones, Laser Scanning, and Construction Data Analytics. His leadership has been recognized by clients for consistently exceeding expectations in VDC service delivery. Siddharth holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Pune, India. Dedicated to professional growth, he is a Project Management Professional (PMP), FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot, MIT Advanced Data Science Certificate holder, and DBIA™ Design-Build Professional. With advanced proficiency in leading BIM and data visualization platforms, Siddharth continues to drive innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across every project.

  Suffolk Construction

  Director, Digital Enggineering

  Siddharth Kothari

  Director, Digital Enggineering

  Suffolk Construction

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  Brandon Ramsey

  Director, Customer Experience

  Trunk Tools

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  John Fitzgerald

  John is a Partner of Pomerol Partners and is based in Chicago. He has over 30 years of professional experience and brings a wide range of knowledge to every engagement. For over 15 years John has been delivering business improvements for clients through data and analytics. His industry experience includes manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, medical devices, food and beverage, and distribution. He has worked with companies ranging from Fortune 10 companies to 10 employee companies. He is equally comfortable talking to business leaders and IT and he excels at designing solutions to meet business objectives. John manages Pomerol’s technology partner relationships and leads strategy/roadmap engagements for clients. Prior to joining Pomerol he did technical sales and lean management/manufacturing consulting; it was in those roles that John realized the power of data. John has a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering degree.

  Pomerol Partners

  Partner

  Moderator

  John Fitzgerald

  Partner

  Pomerol Partners

Making Deals Work: Strategies for Insurance, Lending and Construction Cost Challenges

(11:00 AM - 11:45 AM): Creative ways to overcome financial hurdles, secure financing and keep projects moving despite rising costs and tighter capital

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  Aly Khan Merali

  Aly-khan Merali is the President and Chief Financial Officer of Turnberry. Merali, who originally joined the company in 2013, directs all capital market and development activities relating to Turnberry’s multi-billion-dollar portfolio of hospitality, retail, residential, and mixed-use assets. In performing these functions, Merali oversees the finance, development, accounting and legal divisions of the company. To date, Merali’s transactions on behalf of Turnberry are in excess of $10 billion. Merali has over 25 years of real estate investing experience. During the course of his career, Merali has held various leadership positions in diverse real estate development companies. These positions have included President and Managing Partner roles as an owner, developer, and operator of select and full-service hotels across the country and as Chief Investment Officer for a luxury hotel and branded residential development platform with a portfolio of assets that spanned North America, Europe and the Caribbean. Merali has served on the Urban Land Institute’s Urban Development and Mixed-Use Council and has been a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association Investment Roundtable. He is also an active member of the Young Presidents Organization and is a member of FIU’s Hospitality Advisory Board. He previously served on the West Virginia University Hospitality Advisory Council, and the Renaissance Hotels, ALOFT and Homewood Suites Franchise Advisory Councils. Merali earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University in Canada and a master’s degree with a focus in real estate finance from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. While at Cornell, Merali was a Dean’s List student and the Vice President of the Associate Real Estate Council. He also served as a member of the Cornell Hotel School’s Young Advisory Council.

  Turnberry

  President, CFO

  Aly Khan Merali

  President, CFO

  Turnberry

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  Fernando de Nuñez y Lugones

  CEO

  Vertical Developments

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  Robert Richter

  Robert Richter is Senior Vice President of Investment & Development at Becknell Industrial where he leads the firm’s strategic investment and development efforts in the Florida market. This includes overseeing land acquisition, build-to-suit projects and developing and leasing speculative warehouse space. Over the course of his twenty-year career, Rob has overseen the development of more than 10 million square feet of industrial and commercial assets, with proven expertise in site selection, capital structuring, leasing strategy, and both speculative and build-to-suit execution. Before joining Becknell Industrial, he served as Founder & CEO of Imminent Ventures, directing large-scale industrial developments across Florida, and as CEO of Ivy Capital, a value-add industrial investment firm focused on infill markets. Rob previously held senior leadership roles as Director at McCraney Property Company, where he led operations in Central and North Florida, and as Vice President at Flagler, a subsidiary of Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG), where he spearheaded statewide expansion initiatives for Florida’s largest industrial platform at the time. Rob received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication with Honors from Wake Forest University, where he was also a varsity letterman in football, and his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Miami Finance Forum.

  Becknell Industrial

  SVP of Investment & Development

  Robert Richter

  SVP of Investment & Development

  Becknell Industrial

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  Matthew Maffai

  Matthew leads Marsh’s Southeast Construction Practice. An expert in project specific construction risk, Matthew spend the majority of his time working directly with clients on project strategy, planning and building resources and bespoke market solutions. Highly focused on delivering service excellence, Matthew and his team can provide construction expertise nationally and have extensive experience in high-risk projects as well as a deep understanding of solutions and markets designed for unique geographically challenged exposures across varied project types: multi-family, condominium, master plan communities, SFR/BTR, mixed-use, office, adaptive reuse/renovation, rail/civil infrastructure, airports/seaports, manufacturing, and entertainment venues. Prior to joining Marsh in June of 2021, Matthew led Aon’s Construction Service Group for the state of Florida. A two-time University of Miami graduate, Matthew has called Miami home for the past 24 years.

  Marsh

  Managing Director

  Matthew Maffai

  Managing Director

  Marsh

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  Tim Hart

  Tim has over 25 years of experience in the property tax field, focusing on all types of commercial, industrial and multi-family properties. Prior to PTAG, Tim worked for a national property tax consulting firm and also worked with a local County Property Appraiser in Florida.

  Property Tax Alliance Group

  Partner

  Tim Hart

  Partner

  Property Tax Alliance Group

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  Claudia G. Moreno

  Claudia Gonzales Moreno is a seasoned communications professional with more than a decade of experience spanning journalism and public relations. Trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, she brings a global perspective to storytelling and strategy. She began her career as a reporter for Valor Econômico in Brazil, where she sharpened her news judgment and ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives. That newsroom foundation continues to guide her work in public relations, where she specializes in identifying the stories that matter and positioning clients at the center of them. Today, Claudia leads accounts at Levy Public Relations, advising clients across real estate, finance, and lifestyle industries. Known for her ability to build trusted relationships with media and craft impactful messaging, she has helped brands navigate high-profile moments, secure influential coverage, and connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

  Levy Public Relations & Events

  Public Relations Director

  Moderator

  Claudia G. Moreno

  Public Relations Director

  Levy Public Relations & Events

The Condo Comeback: The Asset Class Putting Miami's Skyline back in the Spotlight

(11:50 AM - 12:35 PM): Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Miami's Hottest Asset Class

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  Allie Eichner

  Alexandra Eichner is the President of Continuum Company, focusing on the South Florida market. Continuum Company is a boutique real estate development firm that specializes in complex, mixed-use, ground up development in New York and South Florida. Until Alexandra joined the team 4 years ago, Continuum Company had not developed anything in South Florida in over 20 years, since developing the Continuum South Beach – arguably one of the most successful luxury condominium projects in Miami. Upon joining the team, Alexandra set her eyes on the South Florida market, with the goal of bringing a New-York level of sophistication and style to projects in undervalued neighborhoods. With her oversight and vision, Continuum Company is now developing luxury condos on 3 waterfront parcels of land in North Miami and Miami Beach and has plans to expand further. Alexandra graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in Communications and East Asian Languages & Civilization.

  The Continuum Company

  President

  Allie Eichner

  President

  The Continuum Company

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  Jay Roberts

  CEO

  Prosper Group

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  Andrew Burnett

  CEO

  RSP Architects

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  Elliot March

  Elliot March is the Co-Founder of MAWD | March and White Design, a global design studio renowned for its refined, future-forward approach to interiors. With a foundation in British luxury and an eye toward innovation, Elliot has been instrumental in evolving MAWD into a world-class practice spanning residential, hospitality, commercial, and superyacht sectors. Under his creative direction, the studio has delivered award-winning projects in collaboration with leading hospitality brands, visionary architects, and prominent developers. MAWD’s work has earned international acclaim, including honors from Gold Key Awards, Interior Design’s Best of Year, and NYCxDesign. MAWD maintains offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Dubai. Elliot is based in Los Angeles, where he continues to shape spaces that elevate experience through design.

  MAWD

  Co-Founder

  Elliot March

  Co-Founder

  MAWD

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  Christine Martinez de Castro

  Chief Marketing & Sales Officer

  CMC Group

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  Emily Butler

  Emily Butler, CPA, is a partner in CohnReznick’s Bethesda office and a member of the Firm’s Assurance Practice. She has approximately 15 years of public accounting experience in providing client services in the areas of audit, reviews and compilations, and other relevant accounting services. This experience includes working with real estate funds, real estate developers, and owners and operators of the following assets: hotels, office, flex, industrial, multifamily, single family, land, and condo development. Emily is experienced with the requirements of investment funds and with Investment Company Guide – Fair Value, GAAP cost basis, IFRS, and income tax basis reporting. Emily is responsible for all aspects of audit and management advisory service engagements, including the planning and coordination with clients’ finance and management personnel. This includes the review and evaluation of internal control systems, the determination of audit scope, selection of procedures to be applied, supervision of staff, and work paper review. Additionally, she is responsible for client communications, review of financial statements, and the identification, resolution, and summary of audit issues. In addition to client responsibilities, Emily has led firm-sponsored recruitment discussions and presentations and instructed continuing education courses for client and professional staff covering such topics as basic real estate concepts, financial statement preparation, and FASB updates.

  CohnReznick

  Partner

  Moderator

  Emily Butler

  Partner

  CohnReznick

Visionary Leadership: Shaping Real Estate in 2025

(2:00 PM - 2:45 PM): The industry’s most influential leaders will share their bold visions and strategic priorities for 2025 through knowledge sharing and industry insights

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  Mark Levy

  President

  Altman Logistics Properties

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  Lissette Calderon

  Lissette Calderon is founder and CEO of Neology Life Development Group, a lifestyle- driven residential and commercial real estate firm that specializes in the transformation of undervalued communities into sought-after neighborhoods. Calderon’s rapid rise in South Florida’s highly competitive real estate industry began with her ability to see the potential in overlooked waterfront land along the Miami River. In 2000, with the introduction of her pioneering and trend setting loft-style residential building NeoLofts, and her subsequent building concepts Neo Vertika and Wind by Neo, Calderon is credited with transforming the Miami River District into one of the city’s hippest, most sought-after neighborhoods. With her most recent flagship project on the Miami River, the 199-unit Pier 19 Residences & Marina, Calderon solidified her reputation as one of South Florida’s most visionary developers. Today, Calderon is spearheading the revival of another historic Miami neighborhood: Allapattah. Neology completed the 192-unit No. 17 Residences Allapattah in 2021 (nominated for a Structure Award by the South Florida Business Journal) and is breaking ground on two more residential projects nearby later this year. Neology’s portfolio consists of 1,200 apartments under ownership that have been recently built or under development in Miami’s urban core, with a pipeline of over 500 more units planned in South Florida and beyond, along with 1,500 condo units previously built and sold representing nearly $1 billion. A second-generation Cuban-American, Calderon was born and raised in Miami and earned a bachelor’s degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She launched her career in real estate at the Related Group, and later became the firm’s first female president, serving in that role from 2014 to 2016. She is involved in numerous community organizations including Amigos for Kids, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of South Florida’s abused, abandoned and neglected children. Most recently, Calderon was appointed to The University of Miami’s Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism Advisory Board. She and her husband live in Coral Gables and have three daughters and three dogs.

  Neology Life Development Group

  Principal & CEO

  Lissette Calderon

  Principal & CEO

  Neology Life Development Group

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  Charles Russo

  Charles Russo is a Senior Director and Asset Management Lead (East Region) at Nuveen, a leading investment management firm. Charles oversees the asset management of the office sector on the east coast. With over a decade of experience in real estate investment, Charles plays a vital role in overseeing the management of Nuveen's extensive asset portfolio in the Eastern United States. Prior to joining Nuveen, he served as a U.S. Real Estate Director at Carlyle, where he gained valuable expertise in complex financial analysis and strategic portfolio optimization.

  Nuveen Real Estate

  Asset Management Lead, Workplace, East Region

  Charles Russo

  Asset Management Lead, Workplace, East Region

  Nuveen Real Estate

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  Daniel Lebensohn

  Founder, Co-CEO

  BH3 Management

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  Ryan Shear

  Ryan Shear manages the development of a growing real estate portfolio with over $10B in assets, including all acquisitions, financing, construction, design, marketing, sales and operations. Ryan primarily focuses on new construction condo and multifamily high rises in urban cores, including Miami, New York, Orlando, Denver, Atlanta and more. Recent condo projects he’s spearheaded include Echo Aventura, Echo Brickell, Muse Sunny Isles, Sage Longboat Key Residences, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami. Recent multifamily projects include X Miami, Society Las Olas, Society Biscayne, Society Orlando and Society Wynwood. Ryan graduated with a BA in Business Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University in Atlanta.

  Property Markets Group

  Managing Partner

  Ryan Shear

  Managing Partner

  Property Markets Group

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  Robert Smith

  Robert G. Smith serves as President of FirstService Residential’s South region, overseeing strategic growth and operations throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Robert’s career spans more than 20 years in various executive roles across sectors of the Southeast real estate and finance industries. Prior to joining the property management industry, Robert spent almost ten years in land acquisition and development for one of the nation’s largest homebuilders. Robert held leadership positions with residential property management firms, financial institutions and real estate developers. In these roles, he was responsible for directing all functions of statewide management operations, business development and land acquisition, management of 200 developing communities and crafting service initiatives designed to deliver exceptional results. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah, lives in South Florida and enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and three children.

  FirstService Residential

  President, South Region

  Robert Smith

  President, South Region

  FirstService Residential

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  Iris Escarra

  Iris Escarrá is Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Land Use Practice and a deeply experienced attorney in zoning and land use law. Located in the firm’s Miami office, Iris regularly represents property owners and developers in large development projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. With her counsel, dozens of high-profile commercial, mixed-use, and residential projects have been completed throughout Miami over the past two decades. A Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in city, county, and local government law, Iris guides clients through the municipal zoning and land use process to seek approvals for some of South Florida’s largest and most complex projects. She routinely helps clients obtain full entitlements for development, including navigating subdivision, zoning, and other applicable development regulations. She also assists in procuring government contracts and conducts due diligence to assess a property’s development potential. Her clients include many of South Florida’s largest developers, who appreciate her creative and pragmatic approach to their complex legal matters. Clients frequently praise Iris for her ability to leverage her wide-ranging knowledge of zoning and land use law to help bring their development projects to fruition.

  Greenberg Traurig

  Shareholder

  Moderator

  Iris Escarra

  Shareholder

  Greenberg Traurig

The 15-Minute City: The Rise of the Submarket and Transit-Oriented Growth

(2:50 PM - 3:35 PM): How Transit and Mixed-Use Growth Are Redefining the City Map

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  Laura Tauber

  Principal

  TAUBCO

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  Dan Kodsi

  CEO

  RPC Holdings

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  Isaac Toledano

  CEO

  BH Group

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  Michael Liu

  Michael Liu has over 40 years of experience in housing policy and finance beginning from his service as a Delegate to the 1978 Hawaii State Constitution Convention. His career has also included service with the federal government as U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. In the private sector, he practiced real estate law for 13 years, and held executive officer positions with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Bank of America (FSB), and Dutko Grayling. Prior to joining Swerdlow Group, Michael served as senior advisor on housing to the City of Miami’s City Manager, which followed a 9-year term as Miami-Dade County’s Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Director, the largest housing agency in the State of Florida. Among many accomplishments, Michael can point to creation of HUD’s Capital Fund Financing Program (like the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD)) a financing tool that involves leveraging private sector funds with public housing subsidy) that raised over $2 billion in its first 18 months of private sector funds for investment in public housing; expansion of the Native American home mortgage program 184 to assist with homeownership on non-tribal lands; establishment of RAD as the formal basis for the redevelopment approach for all of public housing in Miami-Dade County; improving PHCD’s 7 year public housing sub-standard designation to standard after 1 year; and establishing the redevelopment of public housing sites “Liberty Square/Lincoln Gardens” and the Senior Campus (now known as River Parc), developments that will involve in over $1 billion in equity, debt, and grants, and upon completion result in over 15,000 new and/or total rehabilitated units. Michael is a graduate of Stanford University (BA) and the University of Hawaii’s Richardson School Law. He is a member of the Hawaii and Washington, DC bar associations.

  Swerdlow Group

  Chief Strategy Officer

  Michael Liu

  Chief Strategy Officer

  Swerdlow Group

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  Matthew Baron

  Matthew M. Baron is the President of Baron Property Group. Since 2005, Matthew has acquired and developed over $1.5 billion worth of property in NY and Los Angeles. Mr. Baron currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Long Island City BID, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of Doorkee, which is a company he helped found. Mr. Baron was also an Adjunct Lecturer at New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies where he taught a course on Real Estate Development. Mr. Baron holds a BS in Finance from NYU Stern and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

  Baron Property Group, LLC

  President

  Matthew Baron

  President

  Baron Property Group, LLC

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  Mario Garcia-Serra

  Mario Garcia-Serra serves on the firm's board of directors. He is a member of the firm’s Environmental & Land Use practice group and focuses his practice on local government law, particularly land use and zoning. Mario represents major developers before local government boards and regulatory agencies. He has wide ranging experience with the governments of Miami-Dade County and with nearly all of the municipalities within Miami-Dade County, including the cities of Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, North Miami and Aventura, as well as regional agencies such as the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the South Florida Water Management District. Mario has been involved in obtaining the necessary development approvals for major high rise residential condominium and rental projects, commercial and institutional buildings, single family residential developments and public/private projects. Mario is involved in local politics and has served as a campaign fundraiser for various local and state elected officials.

  Gunster

  Shareholder

  Moderator

  Mario Garcia-Serra

  Shareholder

  Gunster

Live Podcast Recording and Networking

(3:45 PM - 5:00 PM): A dynamic, unscripted conversation with industry disruptors on the future of Miami CRE

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  Daniel Lebensohn

  Founder, Co-CEO

  BH3 Management

• Podcast Host

  Felipe Azenha

  Principal

  Built World Advisors

• Podcast Host

  Ben Hoffman

  Principal

  Built World Advisors