​Welcome to HER (Honest. Experienced. Real.) Table

​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.

​Today’s kickoff event focuses on Project Management.

​Project Managers are the connective tissue of every successful project. In this conversation, we have guest Project Manager speakers who will share how they navigate complexity, lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and build trust across disciplines. Expect candid stories, practical insight, and real talk about what the role actually demands day to 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

​Jenny Forrest

​Hudson Pacific Properties | Senior Director

​Jenny brings 25 years of expertise as Senior Director of Construction at Hudson Pacific Properties. Overseeing an 8 million square foot portfolio, her team manages complex developments for a diverse range of tenants, consistently delivering innovative workplaces that support business growth. As a champion of emerging leaders, Jenny leads Hudson’s Mentor Program, while also serving on the Board of Directors at CREWSF. Jenny is passionate about developing others and working with purpose, driving innovation and fostering inclusion throughout the organization and the broader real estate community.

​Laura Scripture

​Summit Construction Management | Principal

​Laura founded Summit Construction Management in 2014 in response to the need for dynamic and innovative thinkers in the real estate project management industry. Summit CM has had the opportunity to support over millions square feet of project builds. By structuring projects in a way that accurately reflects a company's priorities, Summit CM is able to effectively communicate complex plans in a detailed manner to ensure success for all parties. The Summit CM Team is able to cross coordinate over all parties from lease negotiations to landlord and building teams to the on-boarding of Architectural and General Contractor Teams. Summit CM manages the flow of communication across the project team so that your project moves forward with confidence.

​Grace Hwang

​Facilitate Corporation | Senior Project Manager

​Grace is a hands on problem solver who works across every phase of project delivery, with a focus on turning complex challenges into clear, workable solutions. She leads organizations through space optimization by bringing together design, construction, and workplace strategy into one coordinated approach. She thrives in collaborative, multi disciplinary teams where ideas get tested, refined, and shaped into practical and sustainable outcomes. Her experience spans design and construction project management, capital planning, interior design, and workplace strategy informed by post pandemic research. She has led ground up public space design, curated leasing environments, managed more than 100 capital projects, and presented workplace strategies to Fortune 500 leadership teams.

​Ifeatu Samuel

​Canopy Project Management, Inc. | Project Manager 

​Ifeatu is a real estate professional with experience supporting commercial development across tech, investment, and regulatory environments. She has worked on office, lab, and mixed use projects through design, permitting, and construction, with a focus on consultant coordination, scheduling, and delivery. Her work centers on keeping teams aligned, budgets and timelines visible, and projects moving forward toward key milestones. She has contributed to tenant improvements, amenity upgrades, asset repositioning, and site planning in both urban and suburban settings. Ifeatu brings a collaborative, highly organized approach that connects technical execution with thoughtful design and operational efficiency.

​Hosts

​Samantha S. Low

​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 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. 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

​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.