We are thrilled to kick off our series highlighting BOMA's emerging professionals. To start, we’re shining the spotlight on our Emerging Professionals Committee Chair, Sierra Seale. Sierra brings a wealth of knowledge to BOMA and serves as an invaluable leader on the Emerging Professionals Committee. Check out the Q&A below to learn more about Sierra and her journey. Stay tuned as we continue featuring more of our incredible emerging professionals in the months ahead. Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving week! Ready to launch your career in commercial real estate? EPC membership is open to members with less than five years of industry experience – getting involved is as easy as reaching out ep@boma.org. We look forward to welcoming you to the team! What led you to the commercial real estate industry? My dad, who works in the industry, sparked my interest early on. I have memories of tagging along to the properties he managed, even if it was just a quick stop at his desk! Those moments sparked my curiosity and inspired me to pursue a career where I could mix problem-solving with building relationships to manage and grow properties. What has your involvement been like at BOMA? For the past three years, I have been actively involved with both BOMA Greater Dallas and BOMA International. I have taken on leadership roles, such as chairing the BOMA Greater Dallas Trade Show Committee and the International Emerging Professionals Committee. I have also contributed to other committees and task forces at both the local and international levels. These experiences have connected me with industry leaders across different real estate markets—both seasoned and emerging professionals, sharpened my leadership skills, and kept me up-to-date with various market trends! What advice would you give to emerging professionals in the commercial real estate field? Be proactive in learning and meeting peers. Continuous learning and nurturing relationships are key to lasting success. Most importantly, do not wait for opportunities— go after them! If you were trapped on an island and could only eat one food, what would it be? Pizza. It’s the ultimate survival food—it’s like having an entire menu in one dish, keeping things interesting (even in isolation)! Interested in more content like this? Read our recent articles, 8 Key Lessons from BOMA Fellows for New Professionals in Real Estate or 5 Tips for Emerging Professionals in the Commercial Real Estate Field . You can view all this content and more when you click here to sign up for our General newsletter!