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05/11/2026

Justin Dalley, MSRED ’26

Prior to Columbia, Justin worked at Rialto Capital in the firm’s Miami headquarters, where he focused on commercial real estate investments, acquisitions, and asset management across a wide range of institutional transactions and investments. During his time at the firm, he underwrote over 100 transactions totaling more than $1 billion across all major commercial real estate sectors. Through Rialto’s rotational program, he gained experience across investment management, loan workouts, and direct lending. Earlier in his career, Justin worked at Property Markets Group, where he assisted in the underwriting and acquisition of large-scale mixed-use development projects.

At Columbia, Justin has served as a Teaching Assistant for three courses centered on development, dealmaking, and financial analysis, as well as Vice President of the Hotel and Hospitality Development Club. He was also selected as a participant in the Jonathan Rose Companies Affordable Housing Investments Fellowship Program. His academic and professional interests include large-scale urban development, value-add investments, and complex real estate transactions, with a particular interest in development, acquisitions, and investment opportunities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University, where he double majored in Finance and Management with minors in Real Estate Development and Political Science. Outside of real estate, he enjoys architecture, travel, photography, reading, sports, and exploring new restaurants.

05/08/2026

CASE COMPETITION SEASON RECAP

The MSRED Class of ’26 went all in this year, competing at some of the top real estate and development competitions in the world and bringing home an incredible list of wins, awards, and finalist recognitions. Congratulations to everyone who represented the program and made the MSRED community proud.

WINNERS & AWARDS

Boston University Hospitality Competition — Winner
Project: The Westward
Team: Jisoo Huh, Shynggis Musin, Justin Mortman, David Ni, Peder Ulven

Capstone Competition — Winner
Project: The Community at Gowanus
Team: David Ni, Estrella Delgado-Parker Vanini, Lama Barhoumi, Maria Elisa Pardi, Raphael Ogoe, Shirley Yan

Colvin Case Study Challenge — Winner
Project: 425 Grand Concourse
Team: Taylor Lowery, David Ni, Lama Barhoumi

Hack-A-House — People’s Choice Winner
Project: Building Eco-system
Team: Tommy Wang, Anson Lee, Luyan Li, Andrew Lin, Raphael Ogoe, Pablo Ordoñez Bravo

RUNNER UP & FINALISTS

Hack-A-House — First Runner Up
Project: Terraform 3D
Team: Shirley Yan, Benjamin Garst, Jason Li, Pablo Ordoñez Bravo

MIT CASE — 2nd Place / Finalist
Team: Andrew S Caspi, Yoon D**g, Winston Van, Maulik Solanki

ULI Hines Student Competition — Finalist
Project: Central Crossing
Team: Steph Do, Jules Jacolot, Phil Martel, Olivia Van Wersch, Ephrem Yared

ULI Hines Student Competition — Finalist
Project: Greenline Atelier
Team: Tommy Yuqian Wang, Yoon D**g, Luo Yue, Annie Liu, Shynggis Musin

NYU Schack CORE Competition — Finalist
Team: Steph Do, Jules Jacolot, Phil Martel, Olivia Van Wersch, Ephrem Yared

The talent, collaboration, and ambition of the Class of ’26 continues to raise the bar.

05/07/2026

Filippos Giamas, MSRED ‘26

Filippos holds a bachelor’s degree from EHL
Hospitality Business School where he developed a strong foundation in hospitality related operations and real estate finance.

Coming from a Greek family of entrepreneurs invested in hotels, real estate and the entertainment business, he partnered with 2 alumni from his bachelor’s program to create “The Greek Project”, a fast casual restaurant chain in Switzerland. The brand’s mission is to create the leading destination for Greek culinary and coffee culture. Currently with 4 operating restaurants, Filippos is the driving force behind accelerating the brand’s development, taking bold strategic risks, and spearheading expansion into new locations.

At Columbia, he aims to deepen his real estate knowledge and expand his network both professionally and in his personal life. Upon successful completion of the MSRED program in 26’, his goal is to expand The Greek Project brand in the United States.

05/06/2026

Yen Ting (Jared) Cha, MSRED ‘26

“I am a Real Estate Development professional and Columbia MSRED candidate with a foundational background in Architecture. My expertise spans high-level strategic management and technical project ex*****on. Previously, as General Manager at a construction firm, I led the development ex*****on of residential projects totaling ~$800M in projected gross sell-out value and managed complex land assemblies. Prior to that, as a Project Manager, I specialized in financial modeling and feasibility analysis for $115M+ in urban developments, focusing on cost controls and pro forma underwriting. Additionally, I am a Co-Founder of the cross-border startup ChargeHere, where I manage financial forecasting and international operations”

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05/04/2026

20+ national and international trips 🌎🦁

Each journey created opportunities to engage with global markets, connect with industry leaders, and strengthen our alumni network around the world.

05/01/2026

Chuyi (Nicky) Tan, MSRED’26

Nicky is a Master of Science in Real Estate Development candidate at Columbia University, bringing a unique blend of hospitality operations and real estate development experience. She spent two years in hotel management, focusing on revenue optimization, performance analysis, and operational strategy, working closely with pricing systems and market data to drive profitability. Earlier in her career, she was involved in a complex mixed-use multifamily and retail development in Houston—one of the city’s most vibrant communities—where she supported budgeting, financial modeling, and investor presentations while coordinating across design, construction, and marketing teams. With hands-on experience across both operations and development, Nicky is passionate about creating value through thoughtful ex*****on and data-driven decision-making in real estate.
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04/24/2026

‘Eiwa Colburn, Dual M.Arch & M.S.RED ‘26

Originally from Hawai‘i, ‘Eiwa holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design with a concentration in Architecture from the University of Hawai‘i. Prior to enrolling in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development program, he served for 3.5 years as a Designer and Research Associate at the University of Hawai‘i School of Architecture. In this role, he cultivated expertise in architectural design, community-engaged projects, and culturally responsive design practices. Concurrently, ‘Eiwa was a licensed Realtor with Royal Realty, a boutique real estate firm specializing in property transactions, asset management, and marketing.

Currently pursuing his graduate studies at Columbia University, ‘Eiwa aspires to combine his background in design and asset management with real estate development to create enduring, human-centered architecture that enrich the communities they are designed for.

04/17/2026

We’re excited to host William Harsh for a special Family Business Workshop.

This one-time session will explore how family-owned real estate businesses navigate key challenges across generations—from managing family dynamics to structuring succession, estate planning, governance, and adapting to market trends.

📍 Location: Wood Auditorium, Columbia GSAPP
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM

Hosted by the MSRED Family Business Club.

04/15/2026

Sidd Saxena, MSRED ‘26

Sidd is an entrepreneur and real estate professional. After earning his undergraduate degree from Babson College, he began his career in investment banking, went on to build a startup that was acquired by an international strategic competitor, and later worked in real estate private equity. Now at Columbia, he is in the process of launching his own real estate fund, with a strong interest in the intersection of AI and real estate.

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04/14/2026

Mia Li (Jing Li), MSRED ’26

Mia is the Founding Principal of The Max Group, a real estate investment, asset management, and development platform focused on Los Angeles and New York.

Prior to Columbia, she earned her MBA on the West Coast and served as Director of Investor Relations at a real estate investment firm, where she managed relationships with over 300 institutional and high-net-worth investors. She led capital raising, acquisitions, and dispositions across multifamily and value-add development projects, and over the past 12 years helped scale a Los Angeles property management portfolio to over 500 units.

Her experience spans development, investment underwriting, and cross-market acquisitions, with a focus on multifamily, short-term rental strategies, and urban repositioning opportunities.

At Columbia, she is focused on real estate finance, development structuring, and capital markets, with a particular interest in value-add multifamily, mixed-use development, and hospitality-driven real estate.

In the long term, Mia aims to build an institutional-grade real estate platform integrating investment, development, and asset management across global gateway markets, with a focus on lifestyle-driven assets.

In addition to her professional work, Mia is also a trained opera singer and actively participates in performances at Columbia University.
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