CREW Seattle Leadership Series
The CREW Seattle Leadership Series returns September 2026 – April 2027. Designed exclusively for experienced professionals in commercial real estate, this eight-month journey equips participants to sharpen leadership skills, expand their professional network, and walk away with a personal business plan for the future.
The program investment is $1,625, which includes all course materials and books.
Program Highlights:
Proven curriculum refined from previous years
Monthly in-person morning sessions led by respected industry leaders
Topics have included strengths-based leadership, emotional intelligence, negotiation, and more
Exclusive cohort experience—only one applicant per company is accepted
Program Dates
Sessions meet monthly from September through April
Selection
Participation is highly selective. Applicants must be CREW Seattle members with a minimum of five years’ experience in commercial real estate.
Application deadline is May 22, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to join this transformative leadership journey.
Please reach out to Brooke Parker if you have any questions about this series.
Meet the Leadership Course Founders:
Vice President, JPI, Leadership Course Founder, Past CREW Network Board Member, Past CREW Foundation Chair, 2016 CREW Network Impact Award Winner for the CREW Seattle Leadership Series, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
Partner, Smith Currie Oles, Leadership Course Founder, Past CREW Network Board Member, 2016 CREW Network Impact Award Winner for the CREW Seattle Leadership Series, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
In addition to the founders, additional Leadership Course Instructors are:
Founder/President, Cereus Asset Services LLC, Past CREW Network Board Member, Past CREW Foundation Chair, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
Chief Financial & Investment Officer, JPI Companies, Past CREW Network Board Member, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
Past Participant Testimonies:
“Participating in the CREW Seattle Leadership Series has been a game-changer for me. It equipped me with crucial skills like having difficult conversations, leading with vulnerability, maneuvering complex negotiations, and boosting my confidence as a women leader in commercial real estate. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and build authentic relationships with extraordinary women across all areas of our industry. It truly provides the tools and mindset needed to lead effectively in today's dynamic environment.”
- Joanna Schmitt, Real Estate Strategy & Transactions, T-Mobile, 2024-2025 cohort
"I thoroughly enjoyed my participation in the CREW Seattle Leadership Series. The well-crafted curriculum gave me the resources to become a more authentic and confident leader. The series also gave me an opportunity to form friendships with a network of incredible women.”
- Emily Kelly, Partner, Stoel Rives, 2021-2022 Cohort, 2026 CREW Seattle President
"The CREW Seattle Leadership Series is not just for women early in their careers! I had been a professional in the commercial real estate industry for 20 years when I joined the program. Although I had much experience, the Series helped me in so many ways. It helped me look at my strengths and weaknesses, gave me courage to stretch beyond my comfort zone at work, and helped me find support and answers for difficulties I faced in the office. The experience and personal growth led to me stretching for new opportunities, a promotion, and a higher level of self-confidence – not to mention some great new friends!"
- Kim Addy, Principal, BentallGreenOak, 2015-2016 Cohort, 2022 CREW Seattle President