Accordia Partners is pleased to welcome Giuliana Iavarone to the organization as a summer intern on behalf of the Commercial Real Estate Success Training (CREST) Program.
Giuliana is an upcoming senior at Bentley University where she studies Management with a concentration in supply chain. She’s also minoring in Finance and Marketing.
The CREST Program evolved from a prior internship called the CVP Career Academy launched in 2014 by Accordia Partners Co-Managing Partner, Dick Galvin. The initiative supports commercial real estate and related companies in their commitment to attract underrepresented students of color and women to the industry.
“When I was looking for an internship, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. A lot of opportunities included sitting at a desk for hours on end with no real educational value,” said Iavarone. “I consider myself a more dynamic person. So, when I found CREST, I discovered all the amazing projects I could immerse myself in.”
Giuliana’s supervisor, Accordia Development Associate, and former CREST intern Kelly Taylor says it’s been such a fulfilling experience mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals.
“Thinking of the impact CREST had on me, it’s so satisfying to have the opportunity to influence a new generation and show these students that they are more than qualified to be in this industry,” said Taylor.
With the experience and skills Giuliana has gained from her internship, she says it will help guide her in the right direction as she looks for jobs after graduating.
“I feel like I’m learning so much in such a short amount of time,” said Iavarone. “Once my internship is over with Accordia, I’ll be on the right path when it comes to pinpointing my professional career.
Accordia is proud to see the impact these programs have had on the Commercial Real Estate industry in the Boston area, with more than 110 students graduating from CVP Academy and CREST.