Boston– The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global has announced its 2025 Board of Directors and celebrated graduates from its professional development program, Leadership 2.0.
The Chapter represents more than 500 of the area’s leading corporate real estate service professionals. The organization hosts over 60 unique professional development and networking events each year, organized by its dedicated Board and committee volunteers.
“The strength and vitality of our chapter are built upon the tireless dedication of our Board of Directors and volunteer leaders. Their commitment, beyond their professional roles, is the ‘secret sauce’ that drives our success,” said Adam Fandrey, President of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter. “They invest countless hours in strategic planning, innovative programming, and leadership development, ensuring our members receive unparalleled value. We are deeply grateful for their service and the impact they have on the corporate real estate community.”
The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global New England is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025:
2025 Executive Leaders of the Board
· Adam Fandrey – President of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Real Estate at Middlesex Savings Bank
· Jacqueline Falla – President-Elect of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Director of Client Services at Elaine Construction
· Kristin Poulin – Chief Talent Officer of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Vice President, Client Development at Structure Tone
· Kenneth Papetti – Treasurer of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Senior Director, Transactions & Global Lease Administration at Iron Mountain
· Gabrielle Harvey – Secretary of the CoreNet Global New England Chapter and Executive Managing Director at JLL.
2025 New / Renewed Board of Directors
· *Rich Bettina – Vice President, Global Real Estate, Fresenius Medical Care
· *Maggie Blake – Vice President, Interior Design & Exterior Signage Manager, Citizens
· *Andrew Feibelman – Vice President, Project Management & Development Services, JLL
· *Kathryn Hester – Director of Corporate Office Development & Facilities, InterSystems Corporation
· *Alison McCormack – VP Strategy & Insights, Real Estate Services, Liberty Mutual
· *Holyn Nickerson – Managing Principal, Business Development, Creative Office Resources
· Marisa Fava – Sales Director, Humanscale
· Taran Grigsby – Global Delivery Lead for Transactions and Leasing, Fidelity
· Katherine Sanford
· Laura Walsh
*Denotes New Director
Other Board Members
· Varunee Betts-Kosowan – Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, ClearSpace Design
· Laurie Boehl – Director of Due Diligence, PES Associates
· Kristin Enright – Senior Manager, Real Estate & Construction, Thermo Fisher Scientific
· Sandra Gucciardi – Client Development & Partner Strategist, Iron Mountain
· Diane Currier – Senior Director, Canada & East Facilities, Oracle
· Denise Pied – Vice President, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
· Christine Weiner – Vice President of Business Development, Officeworks, Inc.
The evening also celebrated the graduation of the 2024/2025 Leadership 2.0 Cohort. Leadership 2.0 is one of the chapter’s professional development programs, providing members with advanced leadership skills, insights, and tools to lead their respective organizations into the future of work and advance their careers to the next level.
“Since 2017, the Leadership 2.0 program has played a pivotal role in shaping the chapter’s leaders of tomorrow. I’ve seen firsthand how this program transforms participants, equipping them with the skills and confidence to drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities,” said Holyn Nickerson, co-chair of the Leadership 2.0 Committee.
The 2024/2025 Leadership 2.0 Cohort
· Sonja Adams – Director Amenities and Program Management, Fidelity Investments
· Daniel Annaccone – Global Senior Project Manager, Biogen
· Brittany Corbett – Senior Project Manager, Columbia Construction
· Jennifer Defreest – Principal, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Operations, Cresa
· Robert Jangro – Managing Director, JLL
· Daniela Maher – Principal, Visnick & Caulfield Associates, Inc.
· Noah Manacas – Regional Lead, New England – Director Project Management, VVA Project & Cost Managers, part of Drees & Sommer
· Michelle Mase – Senior Estimator, Structure Tone
· Zoe Nemetz – Associate | Interior Design, Stantec
· Nicole Perona – Director, Digital Strategy, John Hancock
· Jennifer Phan – Associate | Senior Designer, OTJ Architects
· Steven Smith – Vice President, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
· Nicole Solera – Senior Project Manager, Cushman & Wakefield
· Glenn Yarris – Regional Sales Manager, Humanscale
The chapter is excited to offer the Leadership 2.0 program again, and applications for the 2025-2026 cohort, which will commence in September 2025, are set to open in early June 2025.
With a dynamic new board and a fresh cohort of Leadership 2.0 graduates, The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global is poised for a year of continued growth and innovation. The chapter remains dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where corporate real estate professionals can connect, learn, grow, and belong. As the industry evolves, CoreNet Global New England will continue to provide the resources, networking opportunities, and leadership development programs necessary to empower its members and shape the future of corporate real estate in the region.
