His mentor helped him grow his network, allowing Riley Henderson to learn more about how to apply concepts from the classroom, including industry ethics, to his daily work.
Alum feature: Meet Riley Henderson
MRED students win Northwest NAIOP competition
Their development plan focused on a proposal for Merlino Properties' 5th and Bell site, also known as Bell V, a mixed-use hotel and multifamily building located in Belltown, a downtown Seattle neighborhood.
Alum feature: Meet Elizabeth Heredia
"One great thing you get from the program is a broad overview of the different aspects of development, says Heredia. "I work in a group where each individual has a more specialized area. Having this broad overview allowed me to jump in and be able to provide assistance to each individual."
Alum feature: Meet Liz Hutchinson
Career advancement is not the only thing that has come out of the program for Liz Hutchinson. “I made a lot of connections that I still value today. I also stay in touch with people who are currently in the program and are looking for new opportunities.”
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