Jimena Sayavedra joined 星空体育app下载鈥檚 Chicago industrial group in 2019, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise in the real estate sector. As a trusted advisor, she skillfully guides clients through acquisitions,
dispositions, leases, build-to-suit projects, and investment property transactions.
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continues to leverage in her current position.
Sayavedra’s professional journey is deeply rooted in urban planning. She served as a project manager for Stanhope Consulting, a boutique firm known for its dedication to public engagement and community outreach services. Her role
involved managing complex projects and fostering meaningful community relationships.
Additionally, Sayavedra has held various consulting roles in Chicago, including a significant position in External Relations at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Here, she amassed substantial expertise in regional
planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), demographic and market analysis.
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Areas of expertise
- Industrial and logistics
- Site selection Management
- Landlord Representation
- Tenant Representation
- Investment Sales
Professional Achievements and Affiliations
- 2023 Commercial Forum Achievement Award 鈥� Chicago Association of Realtors
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Urban Land Institute:
- Chicago DEI committee Co-chair
- Women Leadership Initiative - Advisory Board Member
- Chicago Product Council Member
- Project REAP - Alumna & Board Co-Vice Chair
- AIRE 鈥� Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers 鈥� Board Member
- IWIRE 鈥� Industrial Women in Real Estate 鈥� Board Member
- WINN 鈥� Women鈥檚 Industrial Network of 星空体育app下载 鈥� Co-founder
- Illinois Green Alliance - Member
Education
Sayavedra earned a Master鈥檚 degree in Urban Planning and Policy with a specialization in Economic Development from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
Personal Interests/Hobbies
Sayavedra is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. She is an avid runner completing 27 marathons including the Chicago, Boston and New York marathons.