Julie Dubé, 2024 President of CREW M and asset appraisal manager at Ivanhoe Cambridge, spoke with Caroline Lacroix, CREW M administrator and co-founder of Henvog & Co. In this podcast, Julie Dubé shares her vision and tells us about the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) strategy put forward with the deployment of strong networking events aimed at promoting parity and demystifying CREW M’s mission. The new president also underlines the creation of a large delegation that will travel to Vancouver for the CREW Network annual conference from September 25 to 27, and takes the opportunity to invite interested parties to follow the social networks for registration.
CREW M is part of CREW Network, created in 1989, and the first network in the industry to be devoted to the promotion and success of women in commercial real estate. Its 12,000 members, representing nearly every discipline in the commercial real estate sector, are spread among the network’s 78 chapters, located in all the major North American markets, including 7 chapters in Canada: Vancouver, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Nova scotia.
CREW M is going through a global overhaul in our approach to expand our reach within the Greater Montreal region and to the rest of the province.
CREW M is a successful business catalyst for its members. At heart is the desire to adopt a business model based on diversity and to highlight women’s achievements and expertise in the industry. CREW M members are well recognized for the quality of their contribution to the industry.
CREW M is a “hub,” a place of exchange and enrichment, where all industry disciplines converge on a unique platform offering relevant content and memorable experiences through forums and through both real and virtual meetings that promote fruitful business exchanges between members.
The mission of the international CREW Network is to transform the world of commercial real estate through the advancement of women professionals in the industry, with CREW M as the vehicle for the Quebec real estate community.
– Grow the organization through increased visibility and prominence
– Mobilize members and the industry itself in support of the advancement of women
– Provoke change by being a source of inspiration for all industry players
Julie Dubé
Ivanhoé Cambridge
Sanaa benzakour
PMML
Marie-France Benoit
Avison Young Canada
Cindy Benech
PFD Avocats
Pierre-Alain Rodrigue
FCT
Myriam Boutin
Lemay
Nathalie Picard
Cartier Miller
Caroline Lacroix
Henvog & Co.
Andreea Norocel
Richter
BRIGITTE DUPUIS
GBI
EMILY KONCSIK
DeRico Experts-Conseils SENC
CREW M’s success unquestionably rests on the organization’s diverse committees. They are skilfully overseen by our members and allow for an ever-expanding array of initiatives.
The Communications and Public Relations Committee aims at promoting and showcasing the members of CREW M, all exceptional women, by creating and maintaining critical platforms such as our website, newsletter, as well as maintaining social media presence. The committee’s platforms focus on raising the association’s profile, communicating information relating to the real estate sector to the public and promoting networking and visibility of its members.
CAROLINE LACROIXAdministrator |
CYNTHIA BRUNETDirector |
BRIANNA BERTONEKRB Avocats |
CINDY BENECHPFD Avocats |
DENISE BOUSQUETDBA Communication |
EVGUENIA KAPCHIISociété immobilière Bélanger |
The goal of CREW M’s DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Committee is to promote an inclusive and diverse environment within the commercial real estate industry. It aims to raise awareness and foster equal opportunities by providing resources and initiatives that allow individuals, regardless of their background, gender, or experience, to contribute fully to the industry.
LINDA MAURICE / Committee Director |
MISOO CHUNG |
CAROLINE CAUCHON |
LOUISE MAZAURIC |
SARAH JANE LAROUCHE |
VALÉRIE DESROCHES |
The objective of the Events Committee is to assist CREW M in accomplishing its mission by providing a window on its members’ professional activities, by organizing events that keep these activities top of mind. The Events Committee strives to highlight CREW M members and to provide them with opportunities to acquire and hone their leadership skills, to enable them to build relationships through efficient and structured networking activities and to allow various forms of mentoring. Whether it’s by hosting conferences or networking events, we always have at heart the recognition of the success of women in commercial real estate by the industry.
ANDREEA NOROCELAdministrator 2023-2025 |
FANNY ROOSEBOOMDirector |
ALINA BADRANFDA Construction |
CLAUDINE VANIERKPMG |
LAURENCE LESSARDLune Rouge |
MARIE-MICHÈLE
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MÉLANIE
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RAFAELLA ARAPOVICMcCarthy Tétrault |
STELLA PRANDEKASDonati Maisonneuve |
VALÉRIE MICHAUDFransyl |
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CREW M’s success is thanks to the great generosity of its partners. For an organization such as CREW M, sponsor participation and funding are the pillars of its success. The committee focuses on developing programs that meet the needs – and surpass the expectations – of its partners, allowing them and CREW M to shine on the industry stage. It’s a privilege for the Sponsorship and Finance Committee to promote its partners, who are all leaders in the commercial real estate sector and believe strongly in supporting the success of women in the industry.
BRIGITTE DUPUISAdministrator |
MIREILLE GAUTHIERLiaise |
ISABELLE SERGERIELiaise |
LISE HILLSolicitation |
KAROLE-ANNE GAGNONSolicitation |
ALESSANDRO DI GIACOBBESolicitation |
CORALIA RADUCEALiaise |
SIMON ST-GEORGESSolicitation |
FLORENCE MORIN-LAURINSolicitation |
JEAN-FRANÇOIS PARÉ-ZAGRODNIKRenewal of partnerships |
ROUDINE ISHAKLiaise |
CREW M’s exceptional success is mainly due to the quality of its members. The membership and mentoring committee aims to attract women with diversified profiles in order to reinforce CREW M’s multi-disciplinary nature. The committee approves membership applications in compliance with pre-established criteria and accompanies new members during their first year as a CREW M member (by introducing the new member at events, etc.) The committee is also responsible for the mentorship program, where members are matched in a mentor/mentee relationship and are followed for their professional progress throughout the year.
NATHALIE PICARD
Administratror |
DALIA HANNA
Membership committee |
JOANNIE VERREAULT
Membership committee |
KAYCI OZORAI
Membership committee |
LOUISE MAZAURICMembership committee |
STÉPHANIE CHARTRANDNetworking committee |
FABIENNE RACICOTNetworking committee |
EVGUENIA KAPCHIIRecruitment committee |
KATHERINE BLONDINRecruitment committee |
PATRICIA GRAVELRecruitment committee |
SOLINE ZOMAHOUNMentoring committee |
TATIANA HAKIMMentoring committee |
VÉRONICA LALLIMentoring committee |
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Strategic planning is essential to any organization. CREW M Strategic planning committee’s objective is the implementation of a collective effort by all members, who are committed to share a common vision and mission, to establish specific goals and to explore paths to achieve and realize them.
MYRIAM BOUTINAdministrator |
ANNA BAGHRAMYANFasken |
AUDREY MONTYProvencher_Roy |
CHANTAL COUSINEAUNetwork liaison agent |
CINDY BENECHCommunications liaison agent |
EMILY KONCSIKQuebec City liaison agent |
JULIE DUBÉPresident |
MARIE-FRANCE BENOITPast President |
MYLÈNE FORESTPast President 2023 |
SANAA BENZAKOURPresident Elect |
VALÉRIE DESROCHESValérie DesRoches Coaching |
CAROLINE LACROIXDirector of the comity |
ARIANA IMERIGroupe Petraz |
GENEVIÈVE PARENT-HOULEColliers |
LAURENCE LESSARDLune Rouge |
MARIE-FRANCE BENOITAvison Young |
MYLÈNE FORESTGestion Forest – Prudhomme |
OLIVIA ANDERSONAvison Young |
SARAH DADOUNBDO |
WENDY BELISLEMiller Thomson |
JENNY-KATE SGARBIDirector of the comity |
ALSAFA ALHAMDANIColliers |
ELISA KRUMMENGraph Synergie |
ELISE PESANTGroupe Brivia |
LAURENCE DESGENSHazelview |
MARIE-FRANCE BENOITAvison Young |
SABRINA BISSONCarbonleo |
EMILY KONCSIKAdministrator |
CINDY CORMIERSub-committee events |
SARAH JANE LAROUCHESub-committee member services & EDI |
EVGUENIA KAPCHIISub-committee communications & next generation |
ME AUDREY LACHANCESub-committee finance |
With over 12,000 members in North America, CREW Network is the premier network dedicated to the success and promotion of women in the commercial real estate industry.
Founded in 1989, CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) is the first network in the industry to devote itself to promoting and supporting the success of women in commercial real estate. Our 12,000 members from virtually all disciplines of the industry and our network has 78 chapters covering the major markets of the United States and seven chapters in Canada, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montreal and newly added, Nova Scotia.
Network is to remain a key player in the success of women in real estate focusing on four aspects: development business and leadership, research and career progression. CREW Network members are recognized for the quality of service they provide to the industry. With a network as diverse, our members have the resources to create new ways to structure their transactions to benefit their business, and promote mutual assistance to get the job done.
For further information, please visit
www.crewnetwork.org
Canadian Chapters:
CREW Toronto
CREW Calgary
CREW Vancouver
CREW Edmonton
CREW Saskatoon
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