I'm so grateful to be part of a community of women and allies who genuinely support one another, celebrate each other's successes, and know how to have a great time together.

You’ve built a career in commercial real estate, with experience spanning brokerage, research, and market intelligence. What first sparked your interest in the industry?

I've always had a strong interest in real estate. Growing up, I would go to the bank with my mom to deposit rent cheques and visit our family-owned mixed-use properties with my dad while he completed maintenance and repairs. Real estate was always a familiar part of my life, and I knew it was an industry I wanted to pursue professionally.

I attended the University of Guelph, where I earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Real Estate, and my interest in the industry continued to grow. After spending seven months performing as a figure skater on a cruise ship, I decided it was time to begin my career in commercial real estate. That's when I joined Avison Young and started as a Market Intelligence Coordinator.

Looking back at your career so far, what experience has had the biggest impact on how you approach your work today?

Starting my career in research was the best path for me. As a broker in training who had recently moved from Ontario, spending my first year in research allowed me to become familiar with a market I knew very little about.

Having this experience has given me a deep appreciation for the research team and helped me understand everything that goes into producing the market reports we rely on when advising current and prospective clients.

How does market research help shape better decisions for clients, and why is it so valuable in today's market?

Market research is a fundamental part of commercial real estate and plays an important role in every transaction. Whether it's understanding asking rates, vacancy trends, tenant demand, or changes within specific submarkets, brokers rely on market data to advise clients and support informed decision-making.

Research is especially valuable in today's market because of the uncertainty and volatility we continue to see across the industry. Having reliable data to support market trends not only helps brokers provide informed recommendations, but also gives clients greater confidence and peace of mind when making important decisions.

What inspired you to join WICRE, and what has being part of this community meant to you?

I was inspired to join WICRE because of the incredible women I work with every day. Seeing their leadership and support made me realize there were many more inspiring stories within the commercial real estate industry waiting to be shared.

I'm so grateful to be part of a community of women and allies who genuinely support one another, celebrate each other's successes, and know how to have a great time together.

What is one thing outside of work that keeps you inspired, energized, or motivated?

Outside of work, I enjoy giving back to the figure skating community through coaching. I grew up skating competitively and was fortunate to have several female coaches who had a lasting positive impact on my skating journey.

Today, I hope to have that same positive influence on the young skaters I coach and help them build confidence both on and off the ice.