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Quick Connections 2026: A Speed Mentoring Event

February 13 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join CREW Charlotte for the 2026 Speed Mentoring event with women who have paved the way in Charlotte’s commercial real estate. Be prepared to meet with C-Suite executives and real estate leaders as these accomplished mentors bring their unique skills and experience to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Each interaction gives you seven minutes to connect, ask bold questions, and gain fresh insights before moving to the next mentor. It’s all about gaining multiple perspectives in a short, impactful timeframe.

 

What to Expect:

A welcoming, Galentine-themed environment perfect for genuine conversations.

Opportunities to speak with several mentors and expand your network.

Thoughtful prompts and guidance to help you make the most of your time.

Come prepared with questions like:

  1. Have you ever been at a crossroads in your career? How did you navigate it?
  1. What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d had earlier in your leadership journey?
  1. How do you balance your professional success with personal priorities?
  1. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a leader, and how did you overcome it?

Encouraging Vulnerability:

This is your chance to ask the questions you don’t often feel you can ask. Be open, be curious, and don’t hold back—it’s what makes these conversations truly valuable.

 

Mentors:

First Name Last Name Field Organization Title
Adrienne Bain Finance JPI Managing Director
Tonya Brandon Commercial Real Estate TIAA COO, Global Real Estate
Sherri Commander Property Management Lincoln Property Company Senior Property Manager
Sara Downing Construction Business Development Clancy & Theys Construction Company Senior Director of Corporate Marketing
Lauren Edwards Construction Management/General Contracting Brasfield & Gorrie Chief Preconstruction Manager
Ann Erickson Interior Design/Space Planning Northwood Ravin Vice President of Design
Portia Grant Accounting Childress Klein Division Controller
Randy Hopkins Appraisal Hopkins Consulting and Review, LLC President
Bryan Johnson Commercial Real Estate CBRE Americas Healthcare Leader, Occupier and Investor Leasing
Jeanne Jordan Commercial Lending ServisFirst Bank SVP, Commercial / Private Banking
Kimberly Kendall Brokerage Colliers Senior Director
Deborah Lukan Architecture LS3P Associates, Ltd. Workplace Practice Leader
Diana Palecek Law Fox Rothschild LLP Partner
Elizabeth Romano Engineering Business Development Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. National Client Manager
Jessica Rossi Market Research Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Senior Planner
Jennifer Tammen Economic Development Ernst & Young, LLP Senior Manager
Carrie Tanis Engineering American Engineering Principal
Polly Taylor Property Management Flagship Healthcare Properties Senior Vice President, Property Management

 

 

Members: Complimentary
Guests:
$50

 

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Thank You to Our Sponsor

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Details

  • Date: February 13
  • Time:
    8:00 am - 10:00 am

Organizer

  • CREW Charlotte
  • Email executive@crewcharlotte.org

Venue

  • Choate Construction
  • 2907 Providence Road
    Charlotte, 28211 United States
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