Our Team - M Squared (2024)

Alicia Glen is a former New York City Deputy Mayor and a nationally recognized expert in urban development, infrastructure finance, job creation, and housing policy.

As Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2019, Alicia was the architect of “Housing New York” – the largest housing plan in the nation – and developed and financed over 125,000 affordable homes, shattering all previous records. She also created “NYCHA 2.0,” a stabilization and modernization plan to generate $24 billion in funds for renovations and essential capital repairs across NYCHA’s portfolio by converting units to private management and building new mixed-income projects.

She also launched the largest municipal ferry system in the United States; initiated large scale planning efforts on the Long Island City waterfront, Sunnyside Yard and Governors Island; negotiated the expansion of Google’s NY campus, spearheaded the rezoning of the Garment District and East Midtown; established the Tech Talent Pipeline for the life sciences and technology sectors; and repositioned the City’s industrial assets to support modern manufacturing and film and TV production.

Prior to serving as Deputy Mayor, Alicia was Head of the Urban Investment Group (UIG) at Goldman Sachs and co-led the firm’s 10,000 Small Businesses initiative. Under her leadership, UIG catalyzed more than $5 billion of mixed-use development in cities across the country through equity, debt, and tax investment vehicles. UIG also invested in and structured innovative public-private partnerships, including the first domestic Social Impact Bond, CitiBike bike share, “New Lab” in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the headquarters of the National Dance Institute at P.S. 90, and Teacher's Village in Newark, NJ.

From 1998-2001, Alicia served as the Assistant Commissioner for Housing Finance at the NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development. An attorney who practiced at several national law firms in their real estate groups, she began her career at Brooklyn Legal Services.

Alicia is the Co-Chair of The Gateway Development Commission, the agency charged with delivering the largest infrastructure project in the country and is the Chair of the Trust for Governors Island. She also serves as a Trustee of the Citizens Budget Commission.

Alicia received a B.A. from Amherst College and a law degree from Columbia University.

Alicia Glen is a former New York City Deputy Mayor and a nationally recognized expert in urban development, infrastructure finance, job creation, and housing policy.

As Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2019, Alicia was the architect of “Housing New York” – the largest housing plan in the nation – and developed and financed over 125,000 affordable homes, shattering all previous records. She also created “NYCHA 2.0,” a stabilization and modernization plan to generate $24 billion in funds for renovations and essential capital repairs across NYCHA’s portfolio by converting units to private management and building new mixed-income projects.

She also launched the largest municipal ferry system in the United States; initiated large scale planning efforts on the Long Island City waterfront, Sunnyside Yard and Governors Island; negotiated the expansion of Google’s NY campus, spearheaded the rezoning of the Garment District and East Midtown; established the Tech Talent Pipeline for the life sciences and technology sectors; and repositioned the City’s industrial assets to support modern manufacturing and film and TV production.

Prior to serving as Deputy Mayor, Alicia was Head of the Urban Investment Group (UIG) at Goldman Sachs and co-led the firm’s 10,000 Small Businesses initiative. Under her leadership, UIG catalyzed more than $5 billion of mixed-use development in cities across the country through equity, debt, and tax investment vehicles. UIG also invested in and structured innovative public-private partnerships, including the first domestic Social Impact Bond, CitiBike bike share, “New Lab” in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the headquarters of the National Dance Institute at P.S. 90, and Teacher's Village in Newark, NJ.

From 1998-2001, Alicia served as the Assistant Commissioner for Housing Finance at the NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development. An attorney who practiced at several national law firms in their real estate groups, she began her career at Brooklyn Legal Services.

Alicia is the Co-Chair of The Gateway Development Commission, the agency charged with delivering the largest infrastructure project in the country and is the Chair of the Trust for Governors Island. She also serves as a Trustee of the Citizens Budget Commission.

Alicia received a B.A. from Amherst College and a law degree from Columbia University.

Carolee Fink is a Principal at MSquared, where she oversees company operations and the Development practice, and sources deals across the country for the company’s investment management platform. She is also a member of the Investment Committee

Prior to MSquared, Carolee had a long tenure in New York City government where she served in senior economic development roles in both the Bloomberg and de Blasio Administrations. She successfully led several major projects including the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District, NYU Applied Sciences Campus and the Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment.

From 2016-2019, Carolee was the Chief of Staff to New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, where she was responsible for day-to-day operations and ensured that more than 25 reporting agencies, with a combined budget of $30 billion operated efficiently, effectively and in-line with the Administration’s efforts to build a new generation of mixed-income housing and grow New York City’s economy across the five boroughs. Under her management, long stalled initiatives to modernize the City’s commercial districts and catalyze residential development - the rezoning of East Midtown and Garment Center - were approved.

From 2014-2016, Carolee was Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), where she was a key member of the organization’s executive management team. As CDO, she oversaw the Real Estate Transactions, Planning, Development, Public Markets and Transportation Departments. During her time as CDO, projects in her reporting departments generated more than $1.2 billion in new private investment.

In the Bloomberg Administration, Carolee served as Senior Advisor to Deputy Mayor Robert Steel, and was responsible for implementing the Administration’s Brooklyn economic development strategy and overseeing the Department of Transportation and the Department of City Planning.

Carolee holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate from NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Rhode Island. She currently serves on the Boards of The Trust for Governors Island, NYU Furman Center, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Carolee Fink is a Principal at MSquared, where she oversees company operations and the Development practice, and sources deals across the country for the company’s investment management platform. She is also a member of the Investment Committee

Prior to MSquared, Carolee had a long tenure in New York City government where she served in senior economic development roles in both the Bloomberg and de Blasio Administrations. She successfully led several major projects including the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District, NYU Applied Sciences Campus and the Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment.

From 2016-2019, Carolee was the Chief of Staff to New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, where she was responsible for day-to-day operations and ensured that more than 25 reporting agencies, with a combined budget of $30 billion operated efficiently, effectively and in-line with the Administration’s efforts to build a new generation of mixed-income housing and grow New York City’s economy across the five boroughs. Under her management, long stalled initiatives to modernize the City’s commercial districts and catalyze residential development - the rezoning of East Midtown and Garment Center - were approved.

From 2014-2016, Carolee was Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), where she was a key member of the organization’s executive management team. As CDO, she oversaw the Real Estate Transactions, Planning, Development, Public Markets and Transportation Departments. During her time as CDO, projects in her reporting departments generated more than $1.2 billion in new private investment.

In the Bloomberg Administration, Carolee served as Senior Advisor to Deputy Mayor Robert Steel, and was responsible for implementing the Administration’s Brooklyn economic development strategy and overseeing the Department of Transportation and the Department of City Planning.

Carolee holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate from NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Rhode Island. She currently serves on the Boards of The Trust for Governors Island, NYU Furman Center, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Natalie is an Associate at MSquared, where she supports the Company’s real estate development and investment businesses.

Prior to joining MSquared, Natalie was a Development Project Associate for The Community Builders. She was a Summer Associate at Red Stone Equity Partners where she analyzed LIHTC projects and before graduate school, Natalie worked at JPMorgan Chase on the Asset and Wealth Management Oversight & Control team.

Natalie is an alumna of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management fellowship program, an organization that seeks to enhance diversity in global business leadership. She is passionate about mentoring young people of color and has volunteered as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC and Project Destined. Natalie received an M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management where she specialized in Real Estate and Social Impact and a B.A. in African American Studies and Hispanic Literatures & Culture from Wesleyan University.

Natalie is an Associate at MSquared, where she supports the Company’s real estate development and investment businesses.

Prior to joining MSquared, Natalie was a Development Project Associate for The Community Builders. She was a Summer Associate at Red Stone Equity Partners where she analyzed LIHTC projects and before graduate school, Natalie worked at JPMorgan Chase on the Asset and Wealth Management Oversight & Control team.

Natalie is an alumna of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management fellowship program, an organization that seeks to enhance diversity in global business leadership. She is passionate about mentoring young people of color and has volunteered as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC and Project Destined. Natalie received an M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management where she specialized in Real Estate and Social Impact and a B.A. in African American Studies and Hispanic Literatures & Culture from Wesleyan University.

Rebecca is a Senior Associate at MSquared, where she is responsible for supporting the company's asset management and investment businesses.

Prior to joining the company, she worked on the asset management and development teams at RXR where she focused on budgeting and financial analysis for development projects in the New York Metropolitan Area. Rebecca also managed the cash flows, analysis and reporting for more than 30 projects including multi-family, commercial and industrial developments. She also oversaw the creation and implementation of bespoke project management software.

Before RXR, Rebecca worked at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, a not for profit performing arts center on the west side of Manhattan.

Rebecca received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in applied mathematics from Oberlin College.

Rebecca is a Senior Associate at MSquared, where she is responsible for supporting the company's asset management and investment businesses.

Prior to joining the company, she worked on the asset management and development teams at RXR where she focused on budgeting and financial analysis for development projects in the New York Metropolitan Area. Rebecca also managed the cash flows, analysis and reporting for more than 30 projects including multi-family, commercial and industrial developments. She also oversaw the creation and implementation of bespoke project management software.

Before RXR, Rebecca worked at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, a not for profit performing arts center on the west side of Manhattan.

Rebecca received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in applied mathematics from Oberlin College.

Camille is a Senior Associate at MSquared, evaluating and executing real estate development and investment opportunities.

Before joining MSquared, Camille was an Investment Associate at Oaktree Capital Management in New York. She worked on underwriting investments across the firm’s real estate opportunities, debt, and income strategies, and helped deploy over $750mm in the hotel, apartment, office, residential condominium, and industrial sectors. Camille started her career as an Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst at Walton Street Capital in Chicago, where she prepared the financial analysis of acquisition targets ranging in product type and geography for a $1.3bn+ opportunistic fund.

Camille earned a B.B.A. in Real Estate and Finance and a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2018. She co-led the UW-Madison’s Slow Food chapter and remains involved in food justice today as a volunteer at GrowNYC.

Camille is a Senior Associate at MSquared, evaluating and executing real estate development and investment opportunities.

Before joining MSquared, Camille was an Investment Associate at Oaktree Capital Management in New York. She worked on underwriting investments across the firm’s real estate opportunities, debt, and income strategies, and helped deploy over $750mm in the hotel, apartment, office, residential condominium, and industrial sectors. Camille started her career as an Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst at Walton Street Capital in Chicago, where she prepared the financial analysis of acquisition targets ranging in product type and geography for a $1.3bn+ opportunistic fund.

Camille earned a B.B.A. in Real Estate and Finance and a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2018. She co-led the UW-Madison’s Slow Food chapter and remains involved in food justice today as a volunteer at GrowNYC.

Ian is a Director at MSquared, where he supports the Company’s real estate development and investment businesses, and focuses on opportunities to integrate technology and sustainability into all aspects of the firm's work.

Prior to joining MSquared, Ian worked as Director of public/private partnerships and special projects at the NYC Housing Authority. During his tenure, he managed the implementation of the NYCHA 2.0 strategy, utilizing RAD to finance repairs for 10,000 residents, and structuring procurement for the rehabilitation of over 30,000 housing units. He also led work analyzing alternative public trust structures, infill development and air rights transactions.

Prior to NYCHA, Ian worked at the NYC Economic Development Corporation where he negotiated, led and managed initiatives delivering over 2,000 jobs, $680 million in investment, and ~500 units of new housing through real estate partnerships.

Ian started his career with Tishman Speyer's New York team where he focused on development in Hudson Yards, redevelopment opportunities in the Midtown East, long term asset strategy, and the firm's tech / innovation platform.

Ian received a B.A. from Georgetown University. He is a fellow with the Progressive Policy Institute and was a Coro Leadership NY fellow.

Ian is a Director at MSquared, where he supports the Company’s real estate development and investment businesses, and focuses on opportunities to integrate technology and sustainability into all aspects of the firm's work.

Prior to joining MSquared, Ian worked as Director of public/private partnerships and special projects at the NYC Housing Authority. During his tenure, he managed the implementation of the NYCHA 2.0 strategy, utilizing RAD to finance repairs for 10,000 residents, and structuring procurement for the rehabilitation of over 30,000 housing units. He also led work analyzing alternative public trust structures, infill development and air rights transactions.

Prior to NYCHA, Ian worked at the NYC Economic Development Corporation where he negotiated, led and managed initiatives delivering over 2,000 jobs, $680 million in investment, and ~500 units of new housing through real estate partnerships.

Ian started his career with Tishman Speyer's New York team where he focused on development in Hudson Yards, redevelopment opportunities in the Midtown East, long term asset strategy, and the firm's tech / innovation platform.

Ian received a B.A. from Georgetown University. He is a fellow with the Progressive Policy Institute and was a Coro Leadership NY fellow.

Sara is the Managing Director of Investments, where she oversees the sourcing and execution of investment opportunities for funds managed by MSquared.

She brings over 15 years of finance, design, development and public-private partnership experience with a focus on sustainable and resilient development in emerging and transforming urban markets.

Most recently, she was Vice President at Suffolk Capital, a real estate investment vehicle affiliated with Suffolk Construction. Previously she served as the Director of Planning for the Boston Planning and Development Agency, where she oversaw Boston’s land use planning, urban design and zoning and led its first citywide planning initiative in 50 years - Imagine Boston 2030. Sara also served as the Executive Director of the Office of Olympic Planning during Boston’s bid for the 2024 Olympics.

She previously served as the Chief of Staff and Director of Policy at Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a nonprofit affordable housing developer. Sara began her career at Goldman Sachs, working in the Urban Investment Group (UIG) and the Investment Banking Division.

Myerson holds a Master in Urban Planning from Harvard University and a B.A. from Middlebury College. She sits on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Boston Advisory Board and the ULI Public-Private Partnership Council.

Sara is the Managing Director of Investments, where she oversees the sourcing and execution of investment opportunities for funds managed by MSquared.

She brings over 15 years of finance, design, development and public-private partnership experience with a focus on sustainable and resilient development in emerging and transforming urban markets.

Most recently, she was Vice President at Suffolk Capital, a real estate investment vehicle affiliated with Suffolk Construction. Previously she served as the Director of Planning for the Boston Planning and Development Agency, where she oversaw Boston’s land use planning, urban design and zoning and led its first citywide planning initiative in 50 years - Imagine Boston 2030. Sara also served as the Executive Director of the Office of Olympic Planning during Boston’s bid for the 2024 Olympics.

She previously served as the Chief of Staff and Director of Policy at Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a nonprofit affordable housing developer. Sara began her career at Goldman Sachs, working in the Urban Investment Group (UIG) and the Investment Banking Division.

Myerson holds a Master in Urban Planning from Harvard University and a B.A. from Middlebury College. She sits on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Boston Advisory Board and the ULI Public-Private Partnership Council.

Robyn is the General Counsel of MSquared. She brings over 15 years of experience as a real estate lawyer to her role, in addition to having counseled fund managers and investors in alternatives and venture capital strategies.

Prior to MSquared, Robyn was counsel to the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs, advising on investment in underserved communities through public-private partnerships, tax credit transactions, and opportunity funds. Robyn was also counsel to other asset management businesses, including the alternatives investments and manager selection group, and the permanent capital strategies team specializing in special purpose acquisition companies. She co-chaired the Pro Bono Committee, with particular focus on counselling small businesses.

Previously, Robyn was leasing counsel at Vornado Realty Trust and practiced real estate law at Blank Rome LLP. She also served as a fellow with MicroEnergy Credits in Bangalore, India, managing the clean energy lending program at a local microfinance institution.

Robyn earned an A.B. in Biology from Brown University and a J.D. from Fordham Law School.

Robyn is the General Counsel of MSquared. She brings over 15 years of experience as a real estate lawyer to her role, in addition to having counseled fund managers and investors in alternatives and venture capital strategies.

Prior to MSquared, Robyn was counsel to the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs, advising on investment in underserved communities through public-private partnerships, tax credit transactions, and opportunity funds. Robyn was also counsel to other asset management businesses, including the alternatives investments and manager selection group, and the permanent capital strategies team specializing in special purpose acquisition companies. She co-chaired the Pro Bono Committee, with particular focus on counselling small businesses.

Previously, Robyn was leasing counsel at Vornado Realty Trust and practiced real estate law at Blank Rome LLP. She also served as a fellow with MicroEnergy Credits in Bangalore, India, managing the clean energy lending program at a local microfinance institution.

Robyn earned an A.B. in Biology from Brown University and a J.D. from Fordham Law School.

Micaela is an Associate at MSquared supporting the company's development and investment businesses.

Prior to joining MSquared, Micaela was a Development Associate at SomeraRoad in New York where she focused on the underwriting, construction, and development of over 500 new construction multifamily units in Kansas City and Indianapolis. Prior to SomeraRoad, she was an associate at Jamestown L.P. where she worked on several large-scale mixed-use development projects including Atlanta's Ponce City Market, Raleigh Iron Works, and Navy Yard Charleston.

She began her career at Madison International Realty, where she closed over $800 million of multifamily, retail, and office transactions across the Northeast.

Micaela received her B.A. in Urban Studies from Columbia University.

Micaela is an Associate at MSquared supporting the company's development and investment businesses.

Prior to joining MSquared, Micaela was a Development Associate at SomeraRoad in New York where she focused on the underwriting, construction, and development of over 500 new construction multifamily units in Kansas City and Indianapolis. Prior to SomeraRoad, she was an associate at Jamestown L.P. where she worked on several large-scale mixed-use development projects including Atlanta's Ponce City Market, Raleigh Iron Works, and Navy Yard Charleston.

She began her career at Madison International Realty, where she closed over $800 million of multifamily, retail, and office transactions across the Northeast.

Micaela received her B.A. in Urban Studies from Columbia University.

Grace is an Analyst at MSquared supporting the company’s development business and operations.

Before joining MSquared, she was a Development Intern at Fisher Brothers, focusing on mixed-use and sustainability projects in Las Vegas and Miami. She was also a Summer Development Associate at Carmel Partners, where she worked on the financing and acquisition of multi-family development projects in the New York Metro area. Grace began her career as a Brand Manager and Sweater Designer at Ralph Lauren.

Grace received an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, where she specialized in Real Estate and Finance, and her BFA in Fashion Design from Syracuse University. She was selected as an NYU Stern Chen Institute Scholar, a WX Scholar, and a Student Ambassador for Real Estate Pride Council. She is a member of Open New York and Transportation Alternatives.

Grace is an Analyst at MSquared supporting the company’s development business and operations.

Before joining MSquared, she was a Development Intern at Fisher Brothers, focusing on mixed-use and sustainability projects in Las Vegas and Miami. She was also a Summer Development Associate at Carmel Partners, where she worked on the financing and acquisition of multi-family development projects in the New York Metro area. Grace began her career as a Brand Manager and Sweater Designer at Ralph Lauren.

Grace received an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, where she specialized in Real Estate and Finance, and her BFA in Fashion Design from Syracuse University. She was selected as an NYU Stern Chen Institute Scholar, a WX Scholar, and a Student Ambassador for Real Estate Pride Council. She is a member of Open New York and Transportation Alternatives.

Genesis is an Analyst at MSquared, where she supports investor relations and strategic planning efforts, as well as the Company’s development and investment businesses.

Prior to joining MSquared, Genesis was an analyst in the Imprint team, a dedicated ESG and impact investing team in the Alternatives Investments & Manager Selection Group at Goldman Sachs. She supported both the investment team and the client strategy team. She started her career at Goldman Sachs in the Securities Division.

She has a B.S. from the University of Buffalo. While in college, Genesis collaborated with the non-profit “Days for Girls” to deliver sustainable feminine care to young women in Ghana.

Genesis is an Analyst at MSquared, where she supports investor relations and strategic planning efforts, as well as the Company’s development and investment businesses.

Prior to joining MSquared, Genesis was an analyst in the Imprint team, a dedicated ESG and impact investing team in the Alternatives Investments & Manager Selection Group at Goldman Sachs. She supported both the investment team and the client strategy team. She started her career at Goldman Sachs in the Securities Division.

She has a B.S. from the University of Buffalo. While in college, Genesis collaborated with the non-profit “Days for Girls” to deliver sustainable feminine care to young women in Ghana.

Andrea is the Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships at MSquared, leading capital raising efforts and spearheading external partnerships.

Prior to joining MSquared, Andrea was the Managing Director of Development & External Affairs and Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives at East Harlem Tutorial Program. While at EHTP, Andrea led a $45 million capital campaign and oversaw annual fundraising efforts, increasing giving by nearly 300%. She also spearheaded a $75MM project to build a high school, managed the ground-up development and opening of a $35MM PreK-8 school building, and launched the organization’s Pre-K program.

Previously, Andrea was the Founder and Executive Director of Out2Play, a non-profit organization that built 180 playgrounds in New York City public schools. Andrea oversaw the development cycle, raised over $35 million in public and private funding, and over the course of eight years, successfully fulfilled the organization’s goal to build a playground for every NYC elementary school that needed one.

Andrea received her B.A. from Yale University and her MBA from Columbia Business School. She serves on the Board of Trustees for Asphalt Green.

Andrea is the Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships at MSquared, leading capital raising efforts and spearheading external partnerships.

Prior to joining MSquared, Andrea was the Managing Director of Development & External Affairs and Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives at East Harlem Tutorial Program. While at EHTP, Andrea led a $45 million capital campaign and oversaw annual fundraising efforts, increasing giving by nearly 300%. She also spearheaded a $75MM project to build a high school, managed the ground-up development and opening of a $35MM PreK-8 school building, and launched the organization’s Pre-K program.

Previously, Andrea was the Founder and Executive Director of Out2Play, a non-profit organization that built 180 playgrounds in New York City public schools. Andrea oversaw the development cycle, raised over $35 million in public and private funding, and over the course of eight years, successfully fulfilled the organization’s goal to build a playground for every NYC elementary school that needed one.

Andrea received her B.A. from Yale University and her MBA from Columbia Business School. She serves on the Board of Trustees for Asphalt Green.