Announcing the 2025 Women of Influence
HousingWire is excited to introduce the winners of its annual Women of Influence award, recognizing 100 women whose achievements are driving the housing industry forward. Now in its 16th year, the award honors leaders across mortgage, real estate and fintech who are making a measurable impact on their organizations and the broader housing economy.
This year’s honorees include mentors, innovators, and community leaders. Many are paving the way for future generations through mentorship, volunteer initiatives, and by serving on boards that influence key industry practices. Collectively, their efforts are shaping not only their companies but also the communities they serve and the future of housing itself.
Winners were selected by HousingWire’s editorial team and a panel of industry professionals, based on their professional accomplishments, industry contributions, community involvement, and overall influence. The 2025 list reflects the depth and diversity of talent leading housing into the future.
Take a look below to see the full list of winners and click through their profiles to read more about their impressive accomplishments.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
| Name | Job Title | Company Name |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Williams | Chief Legal Officer | Lima One Capital |
| Alexandra Lumpkin | Chief Legal Officer | The Real Brokerage |
| Ali Haralson | President | Auction.com |
| Alison Adams Grey | Chief of Staff | LPT Realty |
| Amy Adams | National Real Estate Expert | The CE Shop |
| Amy Butler | Executive Vice President, National Sales | Northpointe Bank |
| Amy Creason | Co-founder and Board Member | CapitalW Collective |
| Becky Tallent | Vice President, Head of Government Affairs | Anywhere Real Estate |
| Cara Newman | Vice President and Head of Structured Finance | Hometap |
| Carolyn Fugere | Co-president and Chief Sales Officer | William Pitt – Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty |
| Chris Harrington | Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder | Usherpa |
| Christina Pham | President and Founder | JMAC Lending |
| Christine Wang | Chief Operating Officer | LendingPad |
| Courtney Ehinger | Senior Vice President, Performing Servicing | Mr. Cooper |
| Courtney Thompson | Executive Vice President, Head of Servicing | CMG Financial |
| Cristy Ward | Strategy Officer | Mortgage Connect Chief |
| Diane Yu | Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder | TidalWave |
| Elisha Elliott | Senior Vice President, Customer Experience | Constellation1 |
| Elizabeth Balce | Executive Vice President, Loan Servicing | Carrington Mortgage Services |
| Erica Seck | Senior Vice President, Default Operations | Mr. Cooper |
| Eva Tapia | Senior Vice President, Auction, ServiceLink | ServiceLink |
| Felicia Grumet | Chief Financial Officer | Newrez |
| Isis Bravo | Chief Operating Officer | HOME, Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts |
| Jamie Pandolfo | President | Flat Branch Home Loans |
| Janet Newton | Senior Vice President, Division Operations | First American Title Insurance Company |
| Janine Lind | President, Enterprise Community Development | Enterprise Community Partners |
| Jenna Rozenblat | Chief Operating Officer | The Real Brokerage |
| Jennifer Alese | Chief Business Officer | SERHANT. |
| Jennifer Beeston | Executive Vice President, National Sales | Rate |
| Jess Tory | Chief Operating Officer | Qualia |
| Jesse Decker | Chief Customer Officer | Polly |
| Johnna Muscente | Vice President, Communications and Public Relations | The Corcoran Group |
| Joni Pilgrim | Chief Executive Officer | Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) |
| Joy Johnson | Chief Strategy Officer | Fairway Independent Mortgage |
| Kacie Ricker | Senior Vice President, Product | Anywhere Real Estate |
| Kasia Stephenson | Chief Marketing Officer | Sierra Pacific Mortgage |
| Kat Benenati | Vice President, Product and Marketing | Snapdocs |
| Katharine Loveland | Senior Vice President, General Manager | Volly, Powered by MyHome, a Williston Financial Group Company |
| Kathy Connelly | Chief Operating Officer | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties |
| Kathy Fettke | Co-founder | RealWealth |
| Katie King | Chief Risk Officer | Gateless |
| Katie Sweeney | Executive Vice President, Strategy and Broker Advocacy | Rocket Pro |
| Katie Smith | Senior Vice President, Human Resources | FirstClose |
| Kelly Zitlow | Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Senior Mortgage Advisor | Cornerstone Home Lending, a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank |
| Kerry Thomas | Executive Vice President, Director of Operations | Atlantic Coast Mortgage |
| Kim Nelson | Chief Executive Officer | BankSouth Mortgage |
| Kymber Lovett-Menkiti | President | Keller Williams Capital Properties |
| LaTasha Waddy | Chief Legal Officer | NFM Lending |
| Laura Hopkins | Vice President, Membership | Mortgage Bankers Association |
| Laura Almohandis | Senior Vice President, Underwriting | Finance of America |
| Laura LaRaia | Chief Legal Officer and Chief Enterprise Risk Officer | The Money Store |
| Lauren Bowen | Senior Vice President, Lead Generation and Conversion | LPT Realty |
| Lesli Gooch | Chief Executive Officer | Manufactured Housing Institute |
| Leslie Peeler | Chief Operating Officer | Cenlar |
| Lili Sander | Product Management Leader | Blend Labs |
| Margy Grant | Chief Executive Officer | Florida Realtors |
| Maria Subashi | Vice President, TRAC | United Wholesale Mortgage |
| Maria Coh-Prospero | Chief Administrative Officer | Champions Funding, LLC |
| Marty Allred | Chief Compliance Officer | American Pacific Mortgage |
| Mary Lee Blaylock | President, Brokerage | Sotheby's International Realty |
| Melanie Graper | Chief Human Resources Officer | loanDepot |
| Melanie Cornelius | Vice President, Sales & Partnerships | Moder Solutions, LLC |
| Melinda Lesinski | Executive Vice President, Head of Operations | Class Valuation |
| Melissa Dick | Senior Vice President, Corporate Projects | Freedom Mortgage |
| Merri Jo Cowen | Chief Executive Officer | Stellar MLS |
| Michele Harrington | Chief Executive Officer | FirstTeam Real Estate |
| Mickey Schilling | Chief Strategy Officer | Highland Mortgage |
| Monica Raciti | Head of Operations and Partnerships | Vesta |
| Monika Peltz | Senior Vice President, Customer Success | Sagent |
| Morgan Salama | Senior Vice President, Marketing and Franchisee Services | Anywhere Integrated Services |
| Mosi Gatling | Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth & Expansion | New American Funding |
| Neda Navab | President, Brokerage Operations | Compass Real Estate |
| Pamela Hughes Patenaude | Principal | Granite Housing Strategies, LLC |
| Patty Arvielo | Co-founder and CEO | New American Funding |
| Pauline Bennett | Regional President, Northeast | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Rainy Austin | President | The Agency |
| Rayni Williams | Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer | The Beverly Hills Estates |
| Rhiannon Bolen | Senior Vice President, National Sales Director | GridBase |
| Robyn Graves | Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Loan Originator | Success Mortgage |
| Roshan Alavi | Executive Vice President of Operations | First Heritage Mortgage |
| Samantha Manfer | Chief Business Development and Brand Officer | Planet |
| Samantha Giuggio | Chief Operations Officer | Fathom Holdings |
| Sara Davis | Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer | Freedom Mortgage |
| Sara Holtz | Chief Marketing Officer | Optimal Blue |
| Sarah Reynolds | Chief Executive Officer | EmpowerHome |
| Shannel Ryan | President, Colorado | LIV Sotheby's International |
| Shawna Hernandez | Chief Operating Officer | Endpoint |
| Stacie Herron | Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer | Keller Williams Realty, LLC |
| Stephanie Zinsmeister | Executive Vice President, Operations | AnnieMac Home Mortgage |
| Stephenie Flood | Chief Operating Officer | RE/MAX Gold Nation |
| Susan Hallock | Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Managing Director | PENNYMAC |
| Susan Walker | Executive Vice President, Corporate Efficiency | CMG Financial |
| Suzanne Szymoniak | Chief Compliance Officer | LoanCare |
| Tammy Fahmi | Senior Vice President of Global Servicing and Strategy | Sotheby's International Realty |
| Tara Klamrowski | General Counsel | DocMagic |
| Tawn Kelley | President | Taylor Morrison Home Funding |
| Teresa Palacios Smith | Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer | HomeServices of America |
| Wendi Harrelson | President of KWRI Company-Owned Regions | Keller Williams Realty |
| Wendy Forsythe | Chief Marketing Officer | eXp Realty |
| Wyomia Clifton | Group Senior Vice President, Direct Operations and President, Stewart Title of California | Stewart |
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