Kirsten is a strategic and collaborative leader with more than 30 years of experience driving large-scale design and construction programs across the Eastern United States. Over her career, she has delivered 5.5 million square feet of projects, representing $1.8 billion in capital investment across corporate, commercial, and institutional portfolios.

Her leadership blends strategic vision with operational excellence. As Executive Director, Design & Construction at JPMorgan Chase, Kirsten oversaw a 9 million sq. ft. real estate portfolio, aligning capital planning and growth strategy with enterprise goals. She led a team of 50+ professionals to deliver high-quality, on-budget projects while maintaining regulatory and stakeholder alignment.

Previously, as Principal at Avison Young, she built and scaled the New York project management practice, launched a custom project management platform across North America and the UK, and contributed to global committees on leadership and hybrid work innovation.

Kirsten’s ability to connect strategy with execution — and people with purpose — defines her approach. She’s known for fostering strong partnerships, building effective teams, and guiding complex projects with clarity and integrity.

Career Highlights:
• Delivered 5.5M sq. ft. of projects valued at $1.8B across the Eastern U.S.
• Executive leadership at JPMorgan Chase and Avison Young.
• Recognized for advancing leadership development, diversity, and hybrid workplace design.