Business Details
34 Years
experience
Empowering Women in Real Estate Leadership
Founded over three decades ago, WX has been a leading advocate for women in the commercial real estate industry. As an invitation-only association with 250 executive members, we provide unparalleled networking opportunities, mentorship, and professional development for women across diverse real estate disciplines. Our comprehensive programsincluding the WX Scholars Program, structured mentoring initiatives, and industry networking eventshave supported over 415 women with $2 million in scholarships since 2004. Through strategic philanthropy partnerships with organizations like Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW) and Habitat for Humanity, we extend our impact beyond professional advancement to address broader societal needs.Our annual Woman of the Year Gala and monthly educational events foster connections between industry leaders and emerging professionals, while our members' collective expertise in real estate development, finance, architecture, and law positions us as trusted advisors shaping the future of New York's commercial real estate landscape.
Services
Mentoring Program
Scholars Program
Networking Events
Philanthropy Initiatives
Industry Advocacy
Career Development
Educational Programming
Leadership Training
Community Partnerships
Professional Networking
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience promoting women in real estate
- Structured mentoring program with 12+ years of success
- Awarded $2M in scholarships to 415+ women since 2004
- Hosts 500+ attendee annual industry networking gala
- Partners with leading real estate organizations for professional development
What people say
Career advancement support
Strong mentorship connections
Valuable networking events
Generous scholarship program
Industry leadership development
Services
Mentoring Program
Our two-year mentoring initiative connects emerging professionals with experienced industry leaders. Participants gain personalized career advice, attend educational workshops, and build lasting professional relationships. The program includes structured events like Career Night symposiums and wellness workshops to support holistic professional development.
Scholars Program
This scholarship initiative provides financial assistance and professional development opportunities for women pursuing real estate careers. Recipients receive up to $10,000 in tuition support, networking access, and exclusive educational programming. The program has awarded $2 million in scholarships to 415 women since 2004.
Networking Events
Monthly breakfasts, annual galas, and specialized networking events create opportunities for professional relationship-building. Events feature industry experts discussing current market trends and include structured networking sessions for members and scholars to connect with established professionals across real estate disciplines.
Philanthropy Initiatives
Through partnerships with organizations like Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW), we support workforce development and economic empowerment. Our initiatives include skills workshops, volunteer programs, and targeted donations that extend our mission beyond professional advancement to address broader industry diversity challenges.
Leadership Development
Our programs focus on developing leadership skills through negotiation workshops, values-based career planning, and multi-sector panel discussions. Members gain practical insights from industry veterans on navigating career challenges and advancing in commercial real estate through both formal programming and informal mentorship opportunities.
People
Lauren Cahill
President
As President of WX, Lauren Cahill leads strategic initiatives for women's advancement in real estate. With extensive experience in property management through Grubb Properties, she focuses on expanding professional development opportunities and strengthening industry partnerships to support WX's mission.
Mimi Raygorodetsky
Vice President
Mimi Raygorodetsky serves as Vice President while working at Langan, bringing engineering expertise to WX's leadership. She champions diversity in technical real estate fields and oversees program development that connects emerging professionals with seasoned industry experts through structured mentorship frameworks.
Amy Boyle
Treasurer
Amy Boyle manages WX's financial operations as Treasurer while leading Prospect Ridge's development projects. Her focus areas include ensuring program sustainability and allocating resources to expand scholarship opportunities and community outreach initiatives that align with WX's strategic goals.
Pamela West
Secretary
Pamela West, representing Nuveen as WX Secretary, oversees governance and documentation. Her institutional finance background informs policy decisions that maintain the organization's operational integrity while supporting its growth as a leading voice for women in commercial real estate.
Jennifer Novack
Director
Jennifer Novack contributes industry insights from her role at Sheffield Haworth to WX's board. As a recruitment expert specializing in real estate leadership placements, she helps shape programming that addresses current workforce development challenges and talent acquisition trends in the sector.
Questions
What is WX's primary mission?
WX promotes women's advancement in commercial real estate while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in the industry.
How does WX support emerging professionals?
Through our Scholars Program offering financial assistance and our Mentoring Program connecting young professionals with experienced industry leaders for career guidance.
What types of events does WX host?
We organize monthly breakfasts, annual galas, career development workshops, and networking events focused on current real estate industry trends.
How can I apply for WX scholarships?
Applications are available for women in their final year of undergraduate or graduate real estate programs through our website's Scholars Program portal.
What membership benefits does WX offer?
Members gain access to exclusive networking opportunities, professional development resources, mentorship connections, and industry recognition through our programs.
Does WX engage in community initiatives?
Yes, our philanthropy efforts include partnerships with organizations like Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW) and Habitat for Humanity projects.
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