Fordham Real Estate Institute Elects Ryan O’Connor Chair of Executive Advisory Council

The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) is pleased to announce that Ryan O’Connor, President and CEO of Clinton Management in New York City, has been elected chair of its Executive Advisory Council (EAC).

The council also has named three new members to its prestigious roster of real estate industry and business leaders: Yasmin Cornelius, Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at L+M Development Partners, a real estate development firm; Heidi Winslow, Partner at the law firm of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP; and Harvey Luk, Fordham REI MSRE, CFO of Vision and Beyond Capital Investments, a real estate investment firm.

O’Connor will preside over the distinguished council of thought leaders who serve a critical role in curriculum development, research, scholarly activities, recruitment, philanthropy, sponsorships, and events. Council members include executives from firms such as Trepp, UBS, Guardian Life and Related Cos.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan as chair of our Executive Advisory Council. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving real estate industry and understands the value of leveraging new technologies,” said Dr. Anthony R. Davidson, dean, Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies. “Our Executive Advisory Council is crucial in engaging and preparing students for success, and we look forward to collaborating with Ryan as we continue to shape relevant and meaningful programs that connect students to the industry.”

O’Connor, whose appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2023, will work with the EAC’s current chair, Lou Mirando, during the transition.

“Ryan brings a unique perspective that will advance our mission as we continue to set trends in the real estate industry,” said Mirando, founder and Principal of Streamline Realty Funding, LLC. “He will lead a prominent group of industry leaders in local, national and international markets who bring distinctive industry perspectives and share valuable management best-practices.”

O’Connor said he is passionate about the role EAC plays in shaping the school’s courses and direction and is eager to contribute to that effort.

“REI is on the cutting edge of new developments in proptech, innovation in design and development, and how these variables, when coupled with federal and state regulations, impact builders, developers, managers and operators,” O’Connor said. “In an industry that is rapidly evolving, with so many changes and new technologies, the school that embraces the flexibility and growth needed to be forward-thinking in today’s real estate environment is the one that’s going to be the most successful. And the students who come out of that school will be the most successful.”

As President and CEO of Clinton Management, the management arm of The Douglaston Cos., O’Connor oversees operations of some 6,000 residential units, both market and affordable. Prior to joining Clinton Management, O’Connor was a Senior Vice President at Douglas Elliman where he oversaw the growth of a rental property management division. O’Connor is an adjunct professor at Fordham University and teaches property management courses at the Real Estate Institute. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.

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ABOUT THE FORDHAM REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE

The Fordham Real Estate Institute currently offers a Master of Science in Real Estate, a Master of Science in Real Estate Development, Master of Science in Construction Management, advanced graduate certificates in real estate finance, development, management and construction management, a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, and a comprehensive array of professional certificates in real estate and construction at its campuses in Manhattan and West Harrison, N.Y. The programs are developed and taught by leading industry practitioners and are centered on imparting real-world professional skill sets. Flexibility and convenience are program hallmarks as classes can be taken in-person, online, and at various paces. REI is a part of Fordham’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. For more information, visit www.fordham.edu/realestate.