Goldie Initiative Advances Women's Leadership in Commercial Real Estate Through Scholarships and Mentorship

The Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative continues to make significant strides in developing female talent through its multifaceted approach to preparing women for leadership roles in commercial real estate. With an 18-year legacy and over 200 alumnae, the organization has demonstrated both resilience and relevance in cultivating women who now thrive in leadership, innovation, and community-building roles across the industry.

What sets The Goldie Initiative apart is its strategic combination of scholarships, mentoring, networking, and professional development. The program supports women pursuing graduate-level studies in business, law, design, or management with a focus on real estate, creating a professional community of women with extraordinary academic and leadership potential known as Goldie Scholars. This comprehensive model cultivates a pipeline of highly qualified women well-prepared to become the next generation of CRE leaders.

The organization's upcoming Goldie Gala on September 18, 2025, at Union Station in Chicago serves as a major fundraising event and networking opportunity. The gala brings together top leaders, rising stars, and influential voices across the CRE landscape, providing a unique opportunity to connect with industry changemakers while directly supporting the next generation of women leaders. Every dollar raised supports high-potential women pursuing careers in commercial real estate, helping to shape a more inclusive and innovative future for the field.

Mentorship represents one of the four cornerstones of the Scholar Program, serving as a powerful catalyst for career advancement particularly for women aspiring to reach the C-suite in commercial real estate. Each Goldie Scholar is thoughtfully paired with a senior real estate professional in her area of interest, with mentors carefully selected for their leadership, expertise, and ability to serve as strong role models. To ensure excellence in its mentoring program, The Goldie Initiative has partnered with https://www.mentoringexcellence.com, applying best practices to every aspect of the mentorship experience.

The results of this investment in women's leadership are clear: enhancing organizational performance and driving diversity at the highest levels of management. The initiative has grown not only in the number of scholars supported but also geographically through expansion to the Northeast U.S., while strengthening partnerships with leading CRE firms and elevating visibility across the industry. This year's gala will introduce the largest-ever cohort of 40 Goldie Scholars and welcome back the inaugural class from 2007, demonstrating the lasting impact of the organization's work over nearly two decades.