Name: Jenae Valentine, MSRED

Company/Organization: Maxis Advisors, A Foundry Commercial Company

Current position (and what do you do) and for how long: Location Analysis and Incentives Manager. I have been working in Economic Development and Commercial Real Estate for 8 years

Place of birth/hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

School attended: Ohio University (Undergrad) and Nova Southeastern University (Grad)

The most satisfying part of my job: Assisting companies and communities with growth through new jobs and investment

Your strongest leadership quality: Strategy

Career/Leadership advice:  Collaboration is key! Always be thinking about the win-win for the public and private sector in every project.

Who do you most admire and why:  My parents because they are two of the most determined and hardworking people I know.

Goal yet to be achieved: Take a year off to travel around the world.

What is the coolest real estate project/land use challenge you have participated in? An adaptive reuse project in South Florida. A historic home is in the process of being converted into a restaurant with an outdoor botanical garden.

Favorite quote:Plan your work and work your plan!

Last book read or movie watched: Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, exploring new restaurants in Charlotte, traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad

Why I belong to ULI: I belong to ULI because it allows me to make an impact in the Charlotte CRE community. I also enjoy the educational events, leadership, and networking opportunities.