Nora Boneham
MBA + MS Design Innovation Candidate at Kellogg School of Management & McCormick School of Engineering
Evanston, IL
Prior to pursuing her dual-degree full-time, Nora was an Investment Analyst at Prudential Financial, where she held positions at PGIM Real Estate and Prudential Mortgage Capital Company. Nora earned a BBA, Real Estate from University of Wisconsin-Madison. While in Madison, Nora interned with Forward Community Investments and volunteered for the Madison Fund.
Thea Button
Solution Director
CBRE, Chicago, IL
Thea is pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her prior positions include Account Transaction Manager and Account Associate at Cushman & Wakefield in Chicago and New York. Thea earned a BA in Religion from Trinity College in Hartford, where she was a Fellow at The Greenberg Center for Religion in Public Life.
Charlotte (Xintong) Du
Real Estate MBA Candidate at University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Prior to pursuing her MBA full-time at the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, Charlotte gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry, most recently with Marcus Hotels and Resorts in Milwaukee. During Summer 2018, Charlotte interned with Chicago area-based Prologis, where she performed financial analyses, among other things. Charlotte earned a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Sun Yat-Sen University in China.
Ann Fortner
National Director of Research & Analytics
National Property Valuation Advisors, Inc., Chicago, IL
Ann is pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She also works full-time, providing real estate consultancy services with client-tailored qualitative and quantitative market research for retail, office, multifamily, industrial and special-use properties nationwide. She also oversees the company’s national research initiatives and manages the research group. She earned her BA in Economics and History from the University of Chicago.
Hannah French, LEED AP
Director, Corporate Real Estate – Project Management
Raymond James, St. Petersburg, FL & Chicago, IL
Hannah is pursuing an MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Prior to her current position, she was Senior Manager of Workplace Solutions for Capital One and has worked in design and construction throughout her career. She is active in Kellogg’s Women’s Business Association and Real Estate Club. Hannah earned a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from Columbia College Chicago and has studied historic preservation and conservation at Northwestern University.
Linda Kanoski AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Managing Director of Interior Architecture
OKW Architects, Chicago, IL
Linda is pursuing an MS in Executive Management for Design and Construction at Northwestern University. She is a licensed architect with 26 years of professional experience in architecture and interiors, focusing on renovation work for corporate, hospitality, financial, transit, academic and institutional projects. Linda earned a BA in Architecture from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Gabriele Katilius
Analyst, Direct Affordable Housing
J.P. Morgan, Chicago, IL
Gabriele is pursuing a Real Estate MBA at DePaul University’s Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. She is looking forward to advancing her career in commercial real estate and has aspirations to work in asset management. In addition to school and work, Gabriele is a member of the Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF). Gabriele earned a Bachelor’s in Finance from DePaul University.
Sheila Loberg
Director of Business Development
Loberg Construction, Palatine, IL
Sheila is pursuing a Finance and Real Estate MBA at DePaul University’s Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. She is embracing her role as the 3rd generation at Loberg Construction and is dedicated to strategically growing the family business within the commercial real estate and construction industry. Sheila earned a Bachelor’s in Advertising from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Trisha Mantri
MBA Finance Candidate at University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, IL
Prior to school, Trisha was a Real Estate Senior Associate with Provident Equity Partners and also served in various roles with GE Capital, Barclays Investment Bank and NYSE. She is co-chair of the Booth Real Estate Group. She is a Graduate Student Fellow with NAREIM – the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers, Graduate Student Fellow and a Young Professionals member of ULI Chicago. She earned a Bsc, Finance, from University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School, where she was a member of Wharton Women.
Megan May
Real Estate Equity Associate
Allstate, Chicago, IL
Megan is pursuing an MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Prior to her current position, she was an associate and manager in the investment industry with companies such as Bond, VEREIT and BlackRock. A native of Southern California, Megan is active in Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF). She earned a BBA in Real Estate and Finance from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Vasiliki Mitrakos
JD Candidate at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, IL
Vasiliki interned with Reyes Holdings during Summer 2018. In addition to serving as Vice President of Communications for the Environmental Law Society, she is a student member of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Hellenic Bar Association. Vasiliki is also Co-editor of Portes Magazine and has volunteered with Hellenic Legal Assistance Services of Chicago. She earned an MA in Social Sciences from University of Chicago and a BA in Political Science from Northwestern University.
Olga Olejniczak
Real Estate Representative
The Opus Group, Chicago, IL
Olga is pursuing a Real Estate MBA at DePaul University’s Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. She began her career in marketing and business development with Littler Mendelson. Olga is active in the Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF) and serves as the organization’s Secretary. She earned a BA in Spanish and Environmental Studies from University of Michigan and studied business management and marketing at Northwestern University.
Colleen Quirk
National Commercial Services Director & Senior Counsel
Near North National Title, Chicago, IL
Colleen is pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. In her current position, she oversees high liability commercial single and multi-site transactions for properties located across the country and in other select jurisdictions. Colleen earned her JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and her BA in English and Communication from Loyola University Chicago.
Rebecca Palmer
MBA + M.Arch Candidate at University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
Rebecca has received numerous scholarships and accolades in pursuit of her dual degree in business and architecture at Illinois’ Gies College of Business and the College of Fine & Applied Arts. She has interned with RATIO Architects and Dewberry. Rebecca volunteers as a Mentor with Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and also studied at Illinois Central College.
Irene Papierek
General Manager
Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Chicago, IL
Irene is pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate from Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate. She currently manages approximately 400,000 square feet of medical office space in Chicago’s western suburbs. She is active in BOMA/Suburban Chicago and is a licensed Illinois real estate broker. She earned a BA in Business from Eastern Illinois University and an Associate’s in Business Administration from Harper College.
Samantha Ruben
JD Candidate at Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL
Samantha is Founder and President of The Round Table, and contributes to the Chicago-Kent Law Review. She also participates in the Chicago-Kent Moot Court Honor Society and is Executive Articles Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. In addition, she serves as a representative to the Student Bar Association and Social Chair of the American Constitution Society. Samantha earned a BA in Economics and International Studies with minors in Business Administration and Business Law from University of Miami.
Shreya Singh
Acquisitions Analyst
JVM Realty Corporation, Oakbrook, IL
Shreya is pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is a founding organizer of Elevate UChicago, a conference established to bring together collegiate women passionate about creating meaningful change in their communities, featuring remarks by Goldie B. Wolfe Miller, among others. Shreya earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance & Management & Organizations from University of Michigan.
Sue Taghabon
Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
Urban Real Estate Research, Chicago, IL
Sue is pursuing a Master’s in Real Estate at Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate. She has a background in architecture, urban planning, and community development, and she co-authored a textbook on urban planning in her native language. She previously served on the board of Women in Planning and Development. Sue earned a Master’s of Urban Planning and Policy from University of Illinois at Chicago, a Master’s of Urban Design from University of Tehran, and a BA in Architecture from University of Shariati.
Rebecca Thomson
Principal
Thomson Real Estate Group, Chicago, IL
Rebecca is pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is Immediate Past President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and currently serves as a Regent for REALTOR® University, and is a Director at the Illinois Association of REALTORS® and the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. She previously held the position of Vice President of Agent Development, @properties. Rebecca earned a BA in English, Secondary Education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.