Amy Velazquez

Company: Newmark
How did you first hear about CREW Portland?: Through a colleague at my old job.
What motivated you to join CREW Portland?: Networking, Business Development, Career Advancement, Meet Inspiring People, Volunteer, Be a voice for women in Commercial Real Estate.
How did you get here?: I got a job in Washington, DC working as a researcher with the CoStar Group in 2015. A year later, a series of unfortunate events led me to a decision to move across the country in pursuit of greener pastures. I was hired by Colliers International Valuation and Advisory Services (CIVAS) as an appraiser trainee, and achieved my certified general appraisal license in 2019. Due to a decreased demand for appraisals from COVID-19, I was furloughed from Colliers in May 2020. Newmark hired me in August 2020 as the transaction manager for their multifamily team, and I've been here ever since!
Tell us something we didn't know about you?: I am an active member of the Rose City Rollers Derby League.
If you could describe yourself in three words what would they be?: Curious | Witty | Fun
Favorite Travel Destination?: Florence, Italy
What is one goal you would like to achieve through CREW?: Expand my network of women in the industry!