You will learn about city development and leading teams in this conversation with Paula Carethers, director of real estate for the Archdiocese of New York. Paula is responsible for strategy and oversight of properties for its nearly 300 parishes. She has held leadership roles in large-scale projects including the master planning for Ford Motor Company’s restoration of Michigan Central Station in in Detroit and approvals for redevelopment of the historic Domino Sugar property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

You’ll hear about the advantages of networking with alumni and hometown connections, and how that can help you grow and learn in your career. Paula talks about shifting from government to private and nonprofit organizations, and the importance of understanding culture and tapping into everyone’s talents.

You can connect with Paula at LinkedIn.

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