With a unique strategy of scholarship, mentoring, networking and leadership skills development, The Goldie Initiative cultivates talented women into future leaders. The program supports women pursuing graduate-level studies in business, law, design, or management, with a focus on real estate.
An unprecedented 40 Goldie Scholars representing 20 universities nationally, were selected this month, for the prestigious scholarship program with The Goldie Initiative for the 2025-26 academic year. Notably, this year’s cohort proudly welcomes three new graduate institutions to its ranks: Fordham University, St. John’s University and University of Maryland.
This year’s Goldie Scholar cohort increased by two female graduate students studying in the Chicago area, in thanks to a partnership with the Debbie Frank Legacy Fund and CREW Chicago. Debbie Frank, who passed away in 2020, was a respected and accomplished leader in the Chicago area CRE community and she was passionate about helping women succeed in the field. The selected Goldie Scholars, Sydney Dea, a student at Loyola University, and Jessica Ravitch, a student at Northwestern University, were chosen via collaborative efforts. Thanks to this generous contribution, the 2025-2026 Goldie Scholar cohort increases in size and impact.
The incoming cohort of Goldie Scholars will be celebrated and introduced to the community at the ninth annual Goldie Gala, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Union Station Chicago. This year’s Shero award winner is Kimberly Adams, managing director at Clarion Partners. The
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