Scholarship Recipients

Shaowen Chou

Year Awarded:

2025

Firm / School / Program

Infosec for LEED and Project Management Professional courses

“In this profession, I am constantly striving to strengthen my project management skills, not only to become a better leader for my projects and teams, but also to better support, mentor, and elevate others within the industry. The opportunity to participate in the PMP certification course through the CREW scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me because it represents an investment in my continued growth and my ability to contribute more thoughtfully and effectively to the people and teams around me. I sincerely appreciate the support and opportunity that CREW has provided through this scholarship.”

Allie Taggart

Year Awarded:

2025

Firm / School / Program

CPM course

“The CREW Building Futures Foundation is supporting my pursuit of the CPM designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). The CPM is one of the most respected credentials in commercial real estate and property management. The scholarship has allowed me to deepen my expertise, sharpen my leadership skills, and broaden my impact across the industry.”When Bre’an and her husband, Ray, aren’t busy traveling, cycling, enjoying time with their 3 children and 6 grandchildren, Bre’an spends time mentoring young women who are forging the path of their own careers.

Jennifer Santoso

Year Awarded:

2023

Firm / School / Program

Wharton – ESG Executive Strategy

“I am incredibly grateful — CREW literally puts their money where their mouth is. CREW is extended family to me ‘sisters, aunts, grandmas’ — that’s why I’ve been a member for 5 years and counting.”

Catherine Northcutt

Year Awarded:

2023

Firm / School / Program

Concordia University Irvine – Leadership for Organizational Change

“Receiving the CREW San Diego Building Futures Foundation Stipend in 2024 was both an honor and an investment in my continued growth as a leader in commercial real estate and higher education. The stipend helped support my doctoral studies and research focused on social capital, gender, and career success within the commercial real estate industry. One of the key outcomes of my research underscored the critical role mentorship, sponsorship, and professional relationships play in advancing careers and creating greater access to opportunity within CRE. This opportunity represents more than financial support. It reflects a community that believes in developing people, opening doors, and strengthening the future of the industry through continued education. I encourage prospective applicants to view this opportunity as an invitation to become more deeply engaged in a network of professionals committed to growth, service, and long-term impact in commercial real estate.”

Amy Tobia

Year Awarded:

2025

Firm / School / Program

Certificate of Advanced Study in Commercial Real Estate Management

Liz Doll

Year Awarded:

2025

Firm / School / Program

UCSD Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

 

Julie Kilpatrick

Year Awarded:

2024

Firm / School / Program

USC Marshall School

“Receiving the Building Futures Foundation Scholarship from CREW San Diego was incredibly meaningful to me. As a working mother and real estate professional, pursuing my  MBA at USC  up in Los Angeles, later in my career, required a significant commitment of time, energy, and sacrifice. Not only from me, but from my entire family.

For the past two years, I have had the unique experience of studying alongside my children, often completing homework, projects, and studying for exams together around the kitchen table after a full day of school and work. The scholarship represented more than financial support; it was a vote of confidence from a community of women leaders who understand the challenges of balancing career, family, and personal growth. 

CREW San Diego has been an important source of encouragement and business and personal networking throughout my professional journey, and this scholarship reinforced the value of lifelong learning and continuous development. I am deeply grateful for the support and proud to represent an organization that invests in the advancement of women at every stage of their careers, in an industry I am so passionate about.”

Jennifer Morton

Year Awarded:

2024

Firm / School / Program

SDSU

 

Carol Stein

Year Awarded:

2023

Firm / School / Program

Advanced Engineering Institute, Board of Professional Engineering, Tutor

Alex Fenske

Year Awarded:

2023

Firm / School / Program

Project Management Institute

 

Carly Ross

Year Awarded:

2022

Firm / School / Program

Argus program