Named in tribute to Linda Striefsky, a long-time and dedicated member of ULI Cleveland, the award celebrates her legacy of leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to advancing women in the profession. This prestigious award will be presented biannually at ULI Cleveland’s International Women’s Day Summit, honoring a female member of ULI Cleveland who exemplifies Linda’s values of leadership, community engagement, and dedication to the mission of ULI. The recipient will be someone who has demonstrated excellence in her field, inspired others through her actions, and made significant contributions to both the industry and ULI Cleveland. The Linda Striefsky Leadership Award serves not only as a recognition of individual achievement but also as a symbol of ULI Cleveland’s continued commitment to fostering the next generation of female leaders in real estate and urban development.

Mackenzie’s exemplary leadership, commitment to advancing women in real estate, and lasting contributions to ULI locally and nationally embody the values of mentorship, community engagement, and dedication that the Linda Striefsky Lifetime Leadership Award honors. As the incoming ULI Americas WLI Executive Committee Chair, she continues to inspire and elevate the next generation of female leaders in the industry.

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ULI Americas WLI Executive Committee Chair, 2025

Americas YLG Steering Committee Chair, 2020-2022

District Council Chair, 2018-2020

District Council Chair of Mission Advancement, 2016-2018

ULI Cleveland Programs Committee Chair, 2014-2016

The Erin Ryan Emerging Leader Award honors the memory of Erin Ryan, whose dedication to ULI Cleveland made a lasting impact on both the organization and the community. Erin served as Programming Committee Co-Chair (2018-2020), Women’s Leadership Initiative Co-Chair (2020-2022), and Regional Product Council Chair (beginning in 2024).

In the spirit of Erin’s legacy, Rachael Price exemplifies the qualities of a future industry leader, bringing fresh perspectives and meaningful contributions to ULI Cleveland and the broader real estate community. This award recognizes an emerging female leader, 34 years of age or younger, who demonstrates leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing the real estate and land use industry—reflecting Erin’s passion for empowering women and shaping vibrant communities.

Rachael has been a key player at GBX Group LLC for nearly a decade, where she currently serves as a Senior Development Associate, overseeing real estate development projects from conception to final asset handoff while working closely with external partners. Previously, as a Development Associate, she played a pivotal role in managing GBX’s internal development processes and real estate projects. As a Project Manager, she led tax asset and real estate investment initiatives, performing due diligence, managing consultants, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. She notably served as Project Manager for GBX’s 50,000-square-foot headquarters development at the historic Empire Improvement Building in Cleveland’s Superior Arts District, managing a team of consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to successfully complete the award-winning project, which earned eight design and construction awards, including the AIA Ohio Architectural Design Award. She continues to oversee the building’s expansion and development. Rachael began her career at GBX as an Associate Project Manager, gaining experience in tax asset investments and real estate development initiatives across the region.

With her strong leadership, deep industry expertise, and commitment to advancing real estate development, Rachael Price is a well-deserving recipient of the 2025 Erin Ryan Emerging Leader Award.

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ULI Cleveland Young Leaders Committee Chair, 2022-2024