Undergraduate Council

Corcoran Center Undergraduate Real Estate and Urban Action Council 

The Joseph E Corcoran Center’s Undergraduate Real Estate and Urban Action Council provides student leadership and input to Real Estate and Urban action programming and coursework at BC. In addition to bringing student perspectives into the Center, the Council assists in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing Corcoran Center programming. As a capstone, the Council organizes and leads an overnight Real Estate and Urban Action Spring Trek each year open by application to all undergraduate students.

Undergraduate Real Estate Council 2024-2025

Dawson Jessee

Dawson Jessee

Co-President
Hometown: Tampa, FL


Class of 2025
Major: Finance

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Dawson Jessee

Dawson Jessee

Co-President

Hometown: Tampa, FL

| Class of 2025 | Major: Finance

Dawson is interested in real estate finance and it's intersection with development, architecture, and environmental sustainability and resilience.

Justine Rozenich

Justine Rozenich

Co-President
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL


Class of 2025
Major: International Studies

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Justine Rozenich

Justine Rozenich

Co-President

Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL

| Class of 2025 | Major: International Studies

Justine is interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of real estate finance and public policy. She is particularly interested in affordable housing, climate resilience, and zoning reform. She hopes to use her time on the Council to promote diversity within the broader real estate industry.

Patrick McMahon

Patrick McMahon

Vice-President
Hometown: Herndon, VA


Class of 2026
Major: Political Science & International Studies

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Patrick McMahon

Patrick McMahon

Vice-President

Hometown: Herndon, VA

| Class of 2026 | Major: Political Science & International Studies

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Policy

 

Thomas Roche

Thomas Roche

Head of Special Projects and Research
Hometown: Pelham, NY


Class of 2025
Major: Political Science

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Thomas Roche

Thomas Roche

Head of Special Projects and Research

Hometown: Pelham, NY

| Class of 2025 | Major: Political Science

Tommy is interested in multifamily development and urban planning.

 

Sydney Carmel

Sydney Carmel

Social Media Manager
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA


Class of 2027
Major: Finance and Marketing

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Sydney Carmel

Sydney Carmel

Social Media Manager

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

| Class of 2027 | Major: Finance and Marketing

Sydney is interested in Real Estate Finance, and Urban planning / development.

 

 

Jordan Paul

Jordan Paul

Head of Special Projects
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA


Class of 2026
Major: Human Centered Engineering

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Jordan Paul

Jordan Paul

Head of Special Projects

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

| Class of 2026 | Major: Human Centered Engineering

Jordan is the President of BC Rebuilding Together Boston, a volunteer organization that repairs homes throughout the Greater Boston area. She is interested in giving more people access to safe and healthy homes through education and volunteer work.

Abigail Foote

Abigail Foote

Head of Events
Hometown: Jericho, Vermont


Class of 2026
Major: Economics

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Abigail Foote

Abigail Foote

Head of Events

Hometown: Jericho, Vermont

| Class of 2026 | Major: Economics

Abigail is interested in commercial real estate development, and more specifically, affordable housing development. Affordable housing is crucial for our communities, and our neighborhoods are severely lacking it despite the strong demand.

John Minnich

John Minnich

General Member
Hometown: Santa Fe, NM


Class of 2025
Major: Finance

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John Minnich

John Minnich

General Member

Hometown: Santa Fe, NM

| Class of 2025 | Major: Finance

John is an Incoming Development Program Analyst at PNC - Tax Credit Solutions.

 

Jack Butler

Jack Butler

General Member
Hometown: McLean, VA


Class of 2026
Major:Information Systems and Entreprenuership

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Jack Butler

Jack Butler

General Member

Hometown: McLean, VA

| Class of 2026 | Major:Information Systems and Entreprenuership

Jack is interested in real estate development and investment, particularly as it relates to affordable multifamily housing.

Isabella Rodriguez-Trujillo

Isabella Rodriguez-Trujillo

Head of Inclusive Engagement
Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico


Class of 2026
Major: Public Health & Finance

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Isabella Rodriguez-Trujillo

Isabella Rodriguez-Trujillo

Head of Inclusive Engagement

Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico

| Class of 2026 | Major: Public Health & Finance

Isabella is particularly interested in the relationship between housing and health outcomes. I am passionate about affordable housing initiatives, community design that promotes active lifestyles, and the impact of environmental factors on resident well-being. I aim to explore how equitable real estate practices can enhance public health and create healthier communities for everyone.

 

 

Jay Knight

Jay Knight

Special Projects and Research Team
Hometown: Greenwich, CT


Class of 2025
Major: Economics

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Jay Knight

Jay Knight

Special Projects and Research Team

Hometown: Greenwich, CT

| Class of 2025 | Major: Economics

Jay is passionate about sustainable building practices and the role of financial engineering to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Amy Foster

Amy Foster

General Member
Hometown: Wellesley MA


Class of 2025
Major: Economics and General Bussiness

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Amy Foster

Amy Foster

General Member

Hometown: Wellesley MA

| Class of 2025 | Major: Economics and General Bussiness

Amy is interested in development, specifically affordable or mixed income housing development.

Kathryn Bissell

Kathryn Bissell

Sophomore Representive
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio


Class of 2027
Major: Finance and Accounting

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Kathryn Bissell

Kathryn Bissell

Sophomore Representive

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

| Class of 2027 | Major: Finance and Accounting

Kathryn Bissell is focused on pursuing opportunities in real estate within the realms of investment management and investment banking, aiming to integrate her passion for finance with real estate investments.

Kathleen Grady

Kathleen Grady

General Member
Hometown: Needham, MA


Class of 2027
Major: Economics

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Kathleen Grady

Kathleen Grady

General Member

Hometown: Needham, MA

| Class of 2027 | Major: Economics

Kathleen is interested in urban planning and real estate financing.

 

Liv McHugh

Liv McHugh

Events Team
Hometown: Falmouth, Maine


Class of 2026
Major: Economics

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Liv McHugh

Liv McHugh

Events Team

Hometown: Falmouth, Maine

| Class of 2026 | Major: Economics

Liv is interested in all aspects of real estate development, including finance and construction. She is passionate about applying sustainable solutions to residential and commercial developments to accommodate the need for housing in Boston.

Matthew Pollini

Matthew Pollini

Events Team
Hometown: Kennebunk, Maine


Class of 2026
Major:Economics

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Matthew Pollini

Matthew Pollini

Events Team

Hometown: Kennebunk, Maine

| Class of 2026 | Major:Economics

Matthew is interested in real estate development, valuation, consulting, and tying in the idea of "inclusive prosperity" to create sustainable & equitable change.

Elliot Dryoff

Elliot Dryoff

General Council Member
Hometown: Vail, Colorado


Class of 2026
Major: Communications

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Elliot Dryoff

Elliot Dryoff

General Council Member

Hometown: Vail, Colorado

| Class of 2026 | Major: Communications

Ellie is interested in ESG initiatives, specifically sustainable development as it pertains to commercial real estate. I have the most interest and experience in the multi-family and industrial asset classes.