The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) is responsible for our on-going relationship with CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training). We are proud to announce that given this partnership our CoreNet Global New England Chapter is now a CREST  “Champion” acknowledging our commitment and financial support of their program. This “Champion” designation provides our chapter with the opportunity to market our partnership and to educate program interns and CREST alumni about careers in corporate real estate as well as the value of CoreNet Global membership.

For those who are not familiar, CREST is a local organization that provides meaningful summer internships (between June and August) along with personal and professional skills development to highly motivated and talented college students who have been historically underrepresented in our industry. CREST works with partner firms to recruit the right intern for real estate organizations and provides on-going support and skills development training throughout their internship.

Meet Our 2024 CREST Interns and Mentors 

Hermela B. Haile - Student at Boston University, Interning at MITIMCo. Mentored by August Russo - Iron Mountain.
Kevin Torres - Student at Boston University, Interning at BioMed Realty. Mentored by Andrew Rollins - At Work Collaborative.
Annika Sundsted - Student at Babson College, Interning at Pembroke Real Estate. Mentored by Peter Skerrett - JLL.
Anirban Dasgupta - Student at University of Massachusetts Lowell, Interning at Prologis. Mentored by Mark Watkins - Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Mackenzie "Mack" Blalock - Student at Boston Architectural College, Interning at Hilco Redevelopment Partners. Mentored by Nick Brown - Fidelity Real Estate Company.
Isabella Villegas Leal - Student at University of Massachusetts, Boston, Interning at THM Advisors. Mentored by Paul Asmar - Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate.
Sarah Zhao - Student at Brandeis University, Interning at Samuels & Associates. Mentored by Andrew Feibelman - JLL.
Adam Shahine - Student at Tufts University, Interning at Rhino Capital Advisors LLC. Mentored by Chip Staley - Liberty Mutual.
Margaret Mulry - Student at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Interning at Davis. Mentored by Kristin Enright - Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Rawan Ibrahim - Student at Brandeis University, Interning at Arrowstreet. Mentored by Briggitte Beltran - Space Matrix.
Daniel Oluwasuyi - Student at University of Massachusetts Lowell, Interning at Tishman Speyer. Mentored by Jennifer Smith - At Work Collaborative.
Brian Thai - Student at Boston College, Interning at Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. Mentored by Katherine Cavanaugh - Liberty Mutual.
Swara Shah - Student at Boston Architectural College, Interning at John Hancock. Mentored by Amee Dhoria - Ci Design, Inc.
Michael Yirenkyi - Student at Rhode Island School of Design, Interning at Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. Mentored by Steven Smith - Northstar Project and Real Estate Service.
Kiera Parker - Student at Saint Michael's College, Interning at BioMed Realty. Mentored by Denise Peid - Northstar Project and Real Estate Service.
Francesca Zacks  - Student at Brandeis University, Interning at Synergy. Mentored by Matt Slowick - Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Camila Cortes - Student at Babson College, Interning at Northstar Project and Real Estate Service. Mentored by Jacqueline Falla - Elaine Construction Company, Inc.
Bisrat Yismashewa - Student at Tufts University, Interning at VHB. Mentored by Chris Pestana - CBRE.
Thea Barton - Student at Boston Architectural College, Interning at CV Properties. Mentored by Zaw Latt - Intec Group Inc.
Adamma Jean-Pierre Eze - Student at Babson College, Interning at Oxford Properties. Mentored by Alex Dubanowitz - Redgate.
Morgan Kelsey - Student at Suffolk University, Interning at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Mentored by Jonathan Merin - SMMA.
Tanuja Naryal - Student at Boston Architectural College, Interning at Northstar Project and Real Estate Services. Mentored by Iramis Audet  - Ci Design, Inc.

Interested in hiring a CREST Intern or becoming a Mentor? 

Watch the Information Session Recording to Learn More! 

For questions about hiring a CREST intern or learning more, please contact Jayson Pugh, CREST Program Manager (jpugh@crestinternship.com ), or review details on the CREST website.

I am proud to be a part of the CREST 2023 cohort. I joined the CREST program to understand the built environment through multiple perspectives. This was indeed a fantastic opportunity and I gained an exemplary introduction to commercial real estate. The networking potential is invaluable and has opened my perspective on my professional future in New England. I will carry all of the lessons learned through CREST with me for my entire career. 
- Jasmine Flowers '23

I was sponsored to attend the CoreNet Global Summit in Chicago in 2022. It was an amazing experience to learn more about CRE and network in the industry. A huge thank you to the New England Chapter for supporting me.
- Giuliana Iavarone '22

As an undergraduate student, ERS provided me incredible insight into important trends and opportunities within the CRE industry and gave me the opportunity to network with CRE leaders. I could not be more thankful and will continue to learn and grow in the industry.
- Jessica Harrington '22