Margaret Chang, a VP at Cottonwood Group, was recently honored as the firm’s 2025 Employee of the Year following a unanimous management vote. This recognition highlights her pivotal role in the successful $1 billion fundraising effort for the Cottonwood Real Estate Special Situations Strategy amid significant market hurdles. Chang manages relationships for over 60 accounts, ranging from large domestic institutional investors to international ultra-high-net-worth clients. Beyond fundraising, she has transformed the firm’s operational infrastructure by leading the transition to the Backstop CRM system and implementing the secure Juniper Square investor portal. Her "no stone left unturned" approach to creating marketing and diligence materials ensures that the firm’s platform can scale without administrative friction. Chang also prioritizes giving back, actively participating in breast cancer charity tennis tournaments and supporting animal welfare through the ASPCA. Her blend of visionary narrative and scrupulous operational discipline marks her as a high-achieving industry leader.