Makella Houdagba is a research analyst at Colliers, having previously served as a commercial real estate data and strategy intern at Iron Mountain, where data analysis contributed to over $6M in pipeline sales. Holding the position of president of Women in Business, Makella promotes career empowerment and networking among students. Previous experience includes a sales and marketing associate role at Bozzuto, maintaining a high leasing rate, and internships at CBRE and Duffy Properties focused on sales management and tenant relations, respectively. Makella is pursuing a degree in Global Business/Management with a minor in Business Law at Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School, and has additional educational experience from Regent's University London and Southern New Hampshire University.