Executive board

Aiden is a fourth-year student from Newton, Massachusetts, majoring in Economics with a minor in Real Estate. As President, Aiden leads events and initiatives that connect students with industry professionals, alumni, and educational opportunities. He further supports these efforts as a Research Assistant at the White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate and interned with FTI Consulting in New York City in Summer 2026 within the Real Estate Advisory practice. After graduating, he will return to FTI Consulting full time. Outside of VUREC, Aiden enjoys competing in intramural basketball, producing music, and DJing.

Bennett is a third-year student pursuing a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Real Estate. As Head of Programming, Bennett works to connect students with industry professionals through VUREC’s speaker series, networking events, and educational programming that exposes members to the many facets of the commercial real estate industry. Professionally, Bennett has gained experience in commercial real estate as a Transaction Management Intern at Cresa, where he worked on office leasing assignments and advised corporate occupiers. In Summer 2027, he will intern on Greystar’s investments team in Charleston, SC. On Grounds, he serves as a Research Assistant at UVA’s White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate, supporting industry research, educational programming, and student initiatives.

Annika is a third-year from Portsmouth, NH pursuing a double major in Accounting and Finance. She joined VUREC in the fall of her second year and currently serves as the Co-Head of Member Education. Outside of VUREC, she is involved with CASH at Madison House and works as a middle school math tutor. In her free time, she enjoys training for and running marathons, as well as surfing.

Nathan is a third-year at the University of Virginia, pursuing a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in Accounting and Finance and a track in Real Estate. Outside of VUREC, he serves as a Program Director for Madison House’s middle school tutoring program, where he helps lead and coordinate volunteer efforts in local schools. In Summer 2026, Nathan interned as an Investment Analyst at Investure, supporting portfolio strategy and manager research for endowments and foundations. In Summer 2027, he will join Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Investment Banking group in Charlotte full time. In his free time, he enjoys staying active and spending time with friends and family.

Sam is a third-year from Poughkeepsie, NY majoring in Statistics. He joined VUREC in the fall of his first year and currently serves as the Co-Head of Operations. Outside of VUREC, he is involved in the Hullabahoos a cappella group, SEED Consulting, is on the Engagement Committee of the Association Council and plays on UVA’s Club Tennis team.

Helen is a third-year from Lyme, Connecticut majoring in Economics with a minor in Statistics. She joined VUREC in the fall semester of her second year and now serves as Co-Head of Operations. She has interned in real estate private equity at Hamilton Point Investments, most recently in Summer 2026. Outside of VUREC, she is also involved in the Virginia Riding Team and Virginia Motorsports. In her free time, Helen enjoys reading and traveling.

Julia is a third-year student from Dallas, TX, planning to major in Global Culture Commerce and minor in Entrepreneurship. In Summer 2026, she interned at Fortress Investment Group in Dallas. Outside of VUREC, she is involved in the Blueprint Leadership program, Pickleball club, and Habitat for Humanity. In her free time, she enjoys wakesurfing, flyfishing, and playing pickleball.

Yianni is a fourth-year from Queens, NY, majoring in Commerce. He joined VUREC in the fall of his second year, and is currently serving as the Co-Head of Alumni Relations, where he manages the communications and public relations of the club. Outside of VUREC, Yianni is part of the One Generation Network and Madison House. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, hiking, playing poker and cooking.

Cole is a fourth-year from Marlton, NJ, studying Architecture with minors in Real Estate, Urban Planning, and General Business. He joined VUREC in the spring of his first year and currently serves as the Head of Career Placement and Development, tracking member accomplishments and assisting members to achieve their goals. In Summer 2026, he interned at Boeing on its Global Real Estate and Facilities team. Cole is passionate about corporate real estate management and has previously interned at JLL on the Capital One Account in Richmond, VA. Outside of VUREC, he is involved in the Cavalier Symphony Orchestra, is the Director of Fundraising for the School of Architecture Student Council, and is part of AIAS. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, swimming, hiking, and traveling.

Gus is a fourth-year from Charlottesville, VA, majoring in Economics with a minor in Real Estate. He joined VUREC during the spring of his second year and is currently serving as the Co-Head of Finance, Events and Promotion. In Summer 2026, he interned with JLL’s Capital Markets group in Washington, DC. Outside of VUREC, he is involved in the Gamma Iota Sigma Business Fraternity and Madison House. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, skiing, and music.

Sam is a third-year student from Boston, MA, majoring in Economics and pursuing a minor in Real Estate. He joined VUREC during the spring semester of his first year and is currently serving as the Co-Head of Finance, Events and Promotion. In Summer 2026, he interned at BioMed Realty in Cambridge, MA, on the investments and asset management teams. In Summer 2027, he will intern on the investments team at Catalyst Investment Partners in New York City. Outside of VUREC, Sam is a member of the Real Estate Finance Association in Boston. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, golfing, and listening to music.