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Continued From Page 24 combination of technical expertise ( chemical engineer ) and exceptional leadership skills . She excels at taking on challenging initiatives and bringing them to fruition . Lee-Jeffs has spent the past 20 years transforming multinational pharmaceutical / life science companies , including Teva and Johnson & Johnson , into leaders in sustainability . Lee-Jeffs recently joined Modern Meadow , a purpose-driven material science company with the mission to be a catalyst for real-world impact on people and the planet . Lee-Jeffs ’ responsibilities at Modern Meadow include promoting and advancing the renewable and circular economy within their technology platforms , Bio-Alloy™ and Bio-F @ arm™ . While at Johnson & Johnson , Lee-Jeffs led and supported environment , health , safety and sustainability work across 220 + companies within the company . During her career , Lee-Jeffs launched the biochemical technology leadership roundtable for the American Chemical Society ’ s Green Chemistry Institute and founded the Sustainability Collaborative with the support of Johnson & Johnson and Rutgers University .
REAL ESTATE
Denholtz Properties Christina Jordan Director of Marketing & Leasing
As the firm ’ s Director of Marketing & Leasing , Christina Jordan is an invaluable member of Denholtz ’ s senior leadership team . She fully revamped the 70-year-old company ’ s technology infrastructure , adopting and implementing data-driven tools and platforms that have supported the firm ’ s expansion throughout the
Southeast , enhanced workflow and efficiency , and significantly increased profitability . She is responsible for all communication strategies and implementation overseeing marketing , public relations , digital and traditional advertising , and social media in support of the firm ’ s aggressive growth goals and its multimillion-square-foot portfolio . Jordan also plays a key role in investor relations and support . Understanding the need for increased transparency with both new and existing investors , Jordan developed an interactive investor hub that seamlessly integrates with Denholtz Properties ’ enterprise system . It provides investors with access to granular , real-time data unique to their investments in the Denholtz portfolio . This high level of transparency and accessibility are crucial in achieving the firm ’ s aggressive equity-raising goals over the next several months .
NAI James E . Hanson Anne Remley Vice President of Marketing
NAI James E . Hanson has a reputation as a leading service provider to northern New Jersey ’ s competitive commercial real estate industry . Driving that market leadership position is one woman — Anne Remley . Since joining the firm in 2006 , Remley has quickly risen through the ranks and today serves as vice president of marketing . She ensures the firm ’ s brand identity remains true to its mission of delivering extraordinary work and remarkable client service . A true “ Jill-of-all-trades ,” Remley is responsible for developing and executing all marketing strategies to support the firm ’ s business growth goals . Her work has ensured that the company is an invaluable resource to its clients in a hyper-competitive market . Additionally , Remley plays a key role in the company ’ s culture and dedicates her time to mentoring other women in the industry .
Larken Associates Melissa Nascimento Creative / Marketing Director
With a diversified portfolio of more than 3 million-squarefeet of commercial space and a multi-family property portfolio of 23 communities , Larken Associates is a leader in New Jersey and Pennsylvania ’ s crowded commercial and residential real estate markets . At the core of Larken ’ s success is the firm ’ s Creative / Marketing Director , Melissa Nascimento . Since joining the firm in 2002 , Nascimento ’ s innovative marketing strategies and strong leadership have bolstered Larken ’ s market position . Nascimento developed a new data-driven marketing model that leverages her creativity , vision and understanding of the marketplace to consistently drive superior results across its portfolio . Through her work , Larken ’ s multifamily portfolio consistently achieves 95 percent occupancy , and its commercial portfolio continues to attract hundreds of high-quality tenants across its footprint . Beyond her role as Creative / Marketing Director , Nascimento serves as a powerful advocate and mentor to other women in the company providing them with a range of opportunities to grow their careers .
ONE TO WATCH
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC Aiyana A . Goldberg Associate
Aiyana A . Goldberg distinguishes herself by her creativity , unflappability , and an uncanny
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