Women of Influence

The developer is unwrapping the scaffolding and outside cover of the 16-story creative office building.

Co-CEOs, Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen work as a collaborative team responsible for the day-to-day operations of Gensler's global architecture, design and planning firm.

Real estate practices can get stuck in the mud, but in today's world, that's a dangerous and unnecessary practice.

"You have to be willing to spend hours of your own time developing the skill sets you need to succeed in your functional area," says Colleen O'Connor of BioMed Realty.

Technology is becoming a key part in increasing key talent, too.

JLL veteran, Nashunda Williams will assume the global position and will be responsible for implementing the firm's DEI strategy.

CRESDA is working with Billion Dollar Roundtable companies to help achieve diversity goals with third-party suppliers.

"We want the head of the organization to instill change," says CREW Network CEO Wendy Mann about supporting action on DEI initiatives.