Bakari Adams

Bakari A. Adams is a seasoned professional in the real estate and finance sectors, currently serving as a Board Member at Obsidian Capital Partners since January 2024 and as Managing Director at Starwood Capital Group since August 2022. Previously, Bakari held key roles at Interstate Equities Corporation from July 2019 to July 2022, including Director of ESG and Director of Asset Management, overseeing a portfolio of over 3,000 multifamily units. Prior experience includes positions as Senior Director and Director of Asset Management at Veritas Investments, Vice President of Investments at MacFarlane Partners, and Analyst and Associate at Banc of America Securities, focusing on distressed debt, high yield, and leverage finance. Bakari holds an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Finance from Howard University.