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Real Estate Event

Building an Equitable Future

For more than three decades, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the Real Estate Industry have worked to create safe and stable housing for individuals and families across eastern Massachusetts. Our annual celebration is the event which powers that impact.

April 8, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE & JOIN US to unite in advancing thriving communities and honoring some of our industry’s most innovative approaches to building equitable futures. Westin Seaport District 425 Summer St, Boston, MA Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres & Networking

2025 Real Estate Honoree

Lisa A. Brothers
PE, Principal and Chair at Nitsch Engineering

Lisa Brothers is the embodiment of this year’s event theme, ‘Building an Equitable Future.’ Over the course of her career, she has championed equitable communities as a longtime advocate for United Way and has been a trailblazer in the real estate and building industries. The committee is proud to recognize Lisa’s leadership and dedication. Join us for a special evening as we celebrate and honor an extraordinary individual.

Through partnership and innovation, we’re uplifting communities together!

Together we’ve made tremendous inroads. But the need remains. With your continued support, we can help ALL families thrive.

REAL ESTATE EVENT COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs:   

Matt DeNoble: Greystar  

Jen Smith: At Work Collaborative   

Chairs Emeriti:   

Claudia Piper: Webster Bank 

Lisa Serafin: Athena Real Estate Development

Committee:   

Robert Albro: King Street Properties  

Nilesh Bubna: Longpoint Realty Partners  

Drew Colbert: WinnCompanies 

Larry Guinee: HUB International  

John Hurley: The HYM Investments Group, LLC  

Derek Johnson: Perkins & Will  

Jennifer Kiely: Mintz  

Jenna Meyers: Margulies Perruzzi  

Colleen O’Connor: BioMed Realty  

Emily Paparella: Elkus Manfredi Architects 

Michael Parker: Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C.  

Gary Pease: Nitsch Engineering  

Daniel Perruzzi Jr: Margulies Perruzzi  

Tara Reilly: Elkus Manfredi Architects  

Matthew Stegall: Beacon Capital Partners  

Colleen Wheeler: AEW Capital Management