CREW New York is the most influential group for women in all aspects of real estate — from architects to real estate attorneys and project managers.
CREW New York opens doors for women in the world of commercial real estate and provides an opportunity to propel their careers, network across CRE industries, enhance their leadership skills and provides learning opportunities about trends across the commercial real estate market with high-end program offerings.
In addition to engaging programs, mentorship and career-guidance for members, CREW New York also reaches out to its local community through philanthropic efforts.
The leadership of CREW New York is impressive, with respected leaders who have demonstrated success in guiding and supporting women in the real estate industry and in their own careers.

The executive leadership team includes CREW New York co-presidents Jane Lyons, managing partner with Rhodes Associates; Christine Chipurnoi, senior vice president at Wells Fargo Insurance Services; Immediate Past Presidents Erin Bond, Esq., assistant dean for the Center of Real Estate Studies at New York Law School; and Laura Walker, senior vice president at Citi Commercial Bank.
The team is rounded out with Theresa Garelli, president of Central Park Title and Realty as CREW New York’s vice president; Sara Rubenstein, business development manager of Lend Lease Development as the group’s treasurer; Amelia Janiz, CEO and president of EZBuildingsEHS as CREW New York’s secretary; and Robin Fisher, senior managing director of Newmark, Grubb Knight Frank.
In addition to the accomplished executive board, CREW New York boasts a vibrant and active member-body with various committees that keep the organization running like a finely tuned machine.

CREW New York is affiliated with CREW Network, a national organization comprised of more than 9,500 members coast to coast in every facet of commercial real estate.
On February 3, the local CREW New York chapter announced that it would host next year’s National CREW Network Convention October 19-22, 2016.
More than 1,200 professional women leaders in the commercial real estate field from across the United States and Canada will attend the conference in New York City.
This opportunity will give CREW New York the national stage it deserves to showcase the organization’s passion and dedication for empowering professionals in the real estate industry.