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 achievements of the year so far, along with other timely information.


Sincerely, Megan R. Abraham, CEO

August 2023

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The Goldie Initiative Reaches New Heights with 2023-24 Goldie Scholar Cohort


An unprecedented thirty-four Goldie Scholars representing 17 universities nationally, were selected on August 2, 2023, for a prestigious scholarship program with The Goldie Initiative for the 2023-24 academic year. Notably, this year’s cohort proudly welcomes four new graduate institutions to its ranks: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, University of Miami, and Iowa State University.

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Goldie Scholars Present Their "Elevator Pitches" to

Penny Pritzker at Annual Exclusive Networking Event


Over the course of the academic year, the 2022-23 Goldie Scholars cohort has been working to develop strategies for “getting what you want.” At the end of the school year, they presented their pitches and gained valuable insight on leadership from two top women in Commercial Real Estate.

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Megan Abraham, CEO of The Goldie Initiative, Moderates "Nimble Leader" Track at Women of Influence Conference


Along with several honorees from sponsoring organizations, Megan Abraham participated in the GlobeSt ELITE Women of Influence conference in Lake Tahoe, California in July. She moderated three sessions: Winning a Seat on Corporate Boards, One Size Does Not Fit All: Scalable DE&I Initiatives That Work, and The Full Scope of Property Ownership and Management. Click below for highlights of the conference session on DE&I Initiatives that work.

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Importance of Mentoring Highlighted in Video Promoting Goldie Gala 2023


In partnership with Connect CRE News, a source of daily news covering CRE transactions and trends, The Goldie Initiative filmed a video last spring at an annual event celebrating our graduating Goldie Scholars.


Click below to watch the video, which features some key stakeholders discussing the impact of our program:

Sponsorship Opportunities for Goldie Gala 2023 Available Through September 10


The Goldie Initiative is grateful to the more than 150 sponsors of Goldie Gala 2023 for their generous contributions in support of our mission. We have raised over $875,000 to date! Please help us reach out $1 million dollar goal by sponsoring this year's Goldie Gala at any level. There are still plenty of opportunities to be recognized as a supporter of women leaders in Commercial Real Estate.

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Goldie Scholar© & Alumnae News

Nominate a Goldie Scholar, Mentor, or Alumna

for a Prestigious Award


Do you know a woman in commercial real estate who stands out for her professional excellence and inspirational leadership? If so, please consider taking just 5 minutes to submit a nomination to the Connect Commercial Real Estate’s seventh annual Women in Real Estate Awards. Hurry! Nominations close August 30.

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Goldie Scholars Making Moves


In addition to our the new cohort of 2023-24 Goldie Scholars, our alumnae are making news! With too many updates to share individually, please visit the Goldie Scholar and Alumnae Update.

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Women in Business

CRE Sheroes: Goldie Initiative Honorees On Why Emerging Female Leaders Need Dedicated Role Models


The Goldie Initiative worked with Bisnow on a feature article about the impact of our Goldie Scholars program on emerging female leaders. Mary Ludgin, 2023 Goldie Gala Shero (pictured above, 2nd from left, with Suzanne Martinez, Kirsten Hull and Nora Boneham) and Karen Case, 2019 Shero, provide valuable advice on the value of mentoring .

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About The Goldie Initiative

Our mission is to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of commercial real estate. The Goldie Initiative does this by providing 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>>  

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