Thank you for support of and involvement in The Goldie Initiative_®, where we are dedicated to redefining the commercial real estate industry by elevating and advancing the careers of women with high potential. We are pleased to share some of our proudest recent achievements and other important information.

Sincerely, Megan R. Abraham, CEO

December 2024

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December 5, 2024, Chicago, IL:

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Latest News from The Goldie Initiative

Goldie Gala 2024 at New Venue, Chicago Union Station,

Recognized as the G.O.A.T.

A celebration of record-breaking fundraising, increased attendance, and

the largest class of Goldie Scholars to date

At the 8th annual Goldie Gala on September 19, Molly McShane, CEO of The McShane Companies, was honored as the 2024 Shero, an award presented annually by The Goldie Initiative to a woman executive whose achievements inspire the next generation of female commercial real estate professionals.

The Goldie Gala is an opportunity to celebrate Goldie Scholars, valued stakeholders, and the commercial real estate industry. It is often referred to as ‘the networking event of the season,’ attracting the best and brightest throughout commercial real estate. This year’s Goldie Gala raised nearly $1.2 Million in support of the organization’s mission and welcomed around 1,000 attendees, surpassing previous totals. In her speech on event night, Goldie B. Wolfe Miller, founder of The Goldie Initiative, called this year's Gala the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time).

The 2025 Goldie Gala is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th. The full 2024 photo album is available here.

On Giving Tuesday, Please Consider a Donation in Support of the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Commercial Real Estate

A subset of our largest Goldie Scholar cohort to date are pictured above!

The Goldie Initiative is so grateful for all of the generous contributions received so far in 2024. Please consider donating on Giving Tuesday, December 3. Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. Your financial support allows The Goldie Initiative to pursue our mission: to prepare women to advance as leaders in commercial real estate by providing financial and professional support. Thank you!

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Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Recognized for Contributions to the Commercial Real Estate Industry with

Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

Lebow College of Business at Drexel University's Henderson Real Estate Institute Honors The Goldie Initiative Founder in Philadelphia

The Henderson Institute recognized Ms. Wolfe Miller (pictured above with Carter Murdoch, Executive Director) for her lifetime achievements, at a special event on November 13, 2024. The newly established Institute is dedicated to delivering a world-class academic experience built around hands-on practitioner learning that is instantly translatable to the real world.

The Goldie Initiative Recognized for

Expansion Efforts in East Coast Markets

Fall Events in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia Build Community to Support Growing Program in Northeast Region

The talent pool of women in CRE is geographically diverse and bringing more of what The Goldie Initiative offers to East Coast markets will help us have an even greater impact on female leadership in the industry overall. This emerging story has been covered in the Boston Real Estate Times and other industry publications.

Our People In The News

Three Winners from The Goldie Initiative Have Been Selected for the Connect CRE Women in Real Estate Awards

From hundreds of submissions, the publication highlighted women with achievements and inspirational stories who have reached respected positions of leadership and play key mentorship roles for others in commercial real estate.

Megan Abraham, CEO, Katrina Martin, Alumna, and Julie Thick, Board Member, represent The Goldie Initiative in the Midwest category.

CEO Accepted into Forbes Business Council, Publishes Article on Values-centric Leadership

Megan Abraham was inspired by the values-centric leadership exemplified daily by 2024 Goldie Gala Shero Award winner, Molly McShane, CEO of The McShane Companies.

So she submitted an article to the Forbes Business Council article highlighting some of those values and how they empower women leaders.

Goldie Scholars Making Moves

Goldie Scholars and Alumnae are making news! With too many updates to share individually, please visit the Goldie Scholar and Alumnae Update.

Current Goldie Scholar Alia Peragallo was published in Summit Journal in an article on unlocking value in luxury hospitality real estate.

Current Goldie Scholar Roxanne Ibe was profiled in the Downtown Peoria News in an article about starting her own company.

When Women, Lead Values Follow

Increasing the number of women in leadership roles is good for both a company’s bottom line and for infusing its values into operations. This isn’t an opinion; it is a fact with decades of research to back it up, as explained in an article in Commercial Property Executive.

One case in point is Molly McShane (pictured), a stand-out example of a values-centric leader and The Goldie Initiative’s 2024 Shero award winner. Since Molly was appointed CEO of The McShane Cos. in 2020, the firm’s employees—and potential recruits—are paying attention to both Molly’s approach and her status as one of the few female CEOs of national, large-scale construction and development companies.

About The Goldie Initiative

The Goldie Initiative prepares women to advance as leaders in commercial real estate by providing financial and professional support. We offer scholarship support for graduate study, mentorship, leadership development, and networking opportunities to women with high potential who are committed to becoming leaders in the real estate industry. Read more>>