Creating Lasting Impact
The 2026 Women in Real Estate Summit, themed “Building for the Future: Investing and Generating Real Value,” brought together diverse leaders from across the real estate industry to discuss investment, lending, development, and firm-level strategy. Through conversations centered on innovation, leadership, and long-term value creation, speakers explored how the industry can create lasting impact for both assets and communities. Margaret Anadu, Senior Partner and Head of Real Estate at The Vistria Group, was the celebrated keynote speaker.
Panelists included:
- Emily Steinberg Toraason, CBS ’18 – Chief of Staff, Lightstone
- C. Marisa Rodriguez, MSRED ’19 – Vice President, Hudson Housing Capital
- Adriana de Alcantara – Senior Managing Director, Fund Manager, Hines
- Sarah Ashcroft – Senior Vice President, Silverstein Properties
The conference is presented annually for students, alumni, and industry colleagues by the CBS Real Estate Association in partnership with the GSAPP Women in Real Estate Development group.
Explore Annual Center Report
It is with great pleasure that we present this annual report, highlighting the 2025-2026 academic year at the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate. This report captures the depth and diversity of activity, thought leadership, and specialized expertise that define our work and reflect the ongoing dynamism of the real estate industry. See more from the report below.