​HER Table

​Honest. Experienced. Real

​A monthly, women-centered conversation series for professionals across the Commercial Real Estate industry. Each session spotlights speakers from a specific CRE discipline for raw, experience-led conversations about (non-linear) career paths and lessons learned. It’s a space built for real discussion, where curiosity is welcomed, perspectives are valued, and conversations feel more like a thoughtful exchange than a panel.

​Property Managers Are at the Table This Month

​Property managers are the steady force behind buildings that actually function. In this conversation, our guest speakers will share what it takes to run complex properties day to day, from balancing tenant needs and owner expectations to managing operations, budgets, and the endless stream of unexpected challenges. Expect candid stories, practical insight, and honest perspectives on keeping buildings running smoothly while building strong relationships across tenants, vendors, and stakeholders. This is real talk about what it takes to manage the spaces where work happens every day.

​Agenda

​4:00pm – 4:15pm : Arrival

​4:15pm – 5:15pm : Conversation Begins

​5:15pm – 5:30pm : Q&A

​5:30pm – 6:00pm : Network

​Speakers

​Lori Coleman, RPA®

​Kidder Mathews | Senior Vice President

​Lori has been in the commercial real estate industry since 1993 and is experienced in asset, property, and project management for office, industrial, retail, and hotel assets. Lori is responsible for developing and directing the property teams to provide best-in-class service, partnering with clients to identify and execute value strategies, ensuring financial reporting compliance and risk management, and business development. Lori has 17 years of experience with Madison Marquette, where she was responsible for West Coast assets from Seattle to San Diego, totaling over $2 billion in assets under management and working with over 20 institutional and private clients. Lori has led ground-up development and renovations valued at over $500 million. She has extensive experience in financial management, acquisitions/dispositions, leasing, tenant relations, capital improvements, facilities maintenance, and problem-solving. Lori is a values-based leader who approaches every day with unabashed curiosity and a desire to contribute in a meaningful way.

​Lori is an active member of CREW, holds a California real estate license, and a Real Property Administrator (RPA®) designation from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). Lori received her Master of Public Administration degree in community development from San Francisco State University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in law & society from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She was a 2023 Bisnow Women Leading Real Estate Honoree, received the NCRE 2019 Women of Influence award and was honored as a Heart of Gold Volunteer from the Telegraph Hill Community Association. She regularly volunteers for a variety of community organizations.

​Carolyn Michaelis, CPM®, RPA®

​Seagate Properties | General Manager

​With more than a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Carolyn Michaelis serves as General Manager at Seagate Properties in San Francisco’s SOMA district, where she leads the management and strategic oversight of a premier office asset serving high-profile tenants. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Carolyn is recognized for building strong teams and cultivating workplace environments that promote performance, efficiency, and an exceptional tenant experience.

​Her background spans commercial office, retail, residential, and life science properties across the Bay Area and Sacramento, giving her a well-rounded perspective on complex building operations and infrastructure management. Under her leadership, properties she has managed have earned TOBY Awards through BOMA, one of the industry’s most respected recognitions for excellence in building management.

​Carolyn is actively involved in the commercial real estate community through BOMA SF, where she serves on the DEI, Scholarship & Philanthropy, and Events & Education committees. She is also a member of IREM and AAPI Commercial Professionals of America. She holds both the CPM and RPA designations - two of the industry’s most respected credentials, recognizing advanced expertise in asset operations, financial performance, and leadership in commercial property management.

​Ebony N. Horace

​Cushman & Wakefield | Associate Director

​Ebony has been with Cushman & Wakefield since December of 2014 and is located in the San Francisco region. Ebony currently oversees operations, client relations, and implementing business development strategies, managing a portfolio in San Francisco and San Mateo market. This includes strengthening client relationships and driving strategic initiatives for the company's growth in these regions. She currently leads and manages 9 different teams, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with company goals. Ebony has worked to create a collaborative environment, mentor and address challenges to maintain high productivity and engagement.

​With more than 16 plus years of experience in property management, Ebony has had continual success in building and maintaining relations with tenants, owners, community, and vendors resulting in increased revenue streams and occupancy levels. She has always been an integral component in bridging both client and tenant relationships. Ebony is a steadfast leader, mentor, with track record of steering capital improvement projects, building and guiding top-performing teams, and optimizing internal operations

​Sophia Pagán

​Perform Properties | Property Manager

​Sophia is a Property Manager at Perform Properties, the commercial and retail operating platform of Blackstone, where she oversees more than one million square feet of commercial space across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. With over seven years of experience in real estate management, she brings a passion for strategic operations, tenant relations, and team oriented leadership.

​After graduating from UC Berkeley with a focus on mass communications, Sophia began her career in residential real estate, managing a diverse portfolio of single‑family homes and multifamily communities. She later transitioned into commercial management at EQ Office (now Perform Properties), where she grew her skill set in project execution, operational finance, and navigating complex ownership structures. Her trajectory reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence and a deep understanding of asset performance from the ground up.

​Sophia is an active member of BOMA SF, contributing to the events and education committees, and volunteers with the CREATE program as a mentor for students newyentering the industry. She takes pride in staying curious and is grateful for a career that continually fosters learning, integrity, and daily problem solving for her and her team.

​Hosts

​Samantha S. Low, LEED AP (BD+C)

​Cushman & Wakefield | Senior Director

​Samantha is a global tenant real estate advisor known for helping companies make clear, well-informed workplace decisions grounded in real operational experience. With more than 25 years in the industry, her perspective comes from a rare combination of engineering, construction, and tenant advisory work, beginning with designing power and lighting systems at Flack and Kurtz and later managing complex interior build-outs at Hathaway Dinwiddie. That foundation allows her to approach lease strategy holistically, connecting finance, design, construction, and long-term use in ways many advisors never see firsthand. Beyond her client work, Samantha is deeply committed to elevating women and minorities, and she has served as a mentor for more than a decade while consistently giving back to the community. She has held multiple leadership roles with CREW SF, including serving as Chapter President in 2020, and continues to stay actively involved in advancing the industry. In addition, she serves as a board member on Asian Women's Shelter (www.sfaws.org) and Family Violence Appellate Projects (www.fvap.org). At her core, Samantha focuses on eliminating surprises, making work life easier, and creating space for others to grow with confidence and clarity.

​Katelynn Rekow

​Cushman & Wakefield | Brokerage Coordinator

​Katelynn is a detail-oriented professional with a background spanning marketing, communications, operations, and small business management, now applying those skills within commercial real estate. Her experience across creative marketing, retail, and team support gives her a strong foundation in problem-solving, relationship-building, and operational efficiency. At Cushman and Wakefield, she supports a high performing brokerage team by bringing structure, clarity, and follow through to fast moving workstreams. She thrives in environments where creativity and organization need to coexist. Katelynn is driven by work that blends strategy, collaboration, and meaningful client impact.