Join us for our September kick off luncheon program with Dianne Crocker, Research Director, LightBox  and Co-Host, CRE Weekly Digest Podcast as she share her insights on Navigating Uncertainty: Key Trends in CRE’s Path to 2026.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Dianne Crocker is a nationally recognized authority in commercial real estate market analysis, forecasting, and risk management. As Research Director at LightBox, she leads the development and interpretation of the company’s comprehensive suite of market metrics, offering critical insights that inform strategic decisions across the CRE ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience, Dianne brings a rare depth of perspective, having analyzed the industry through four market cycles.
 
Dianne is also the co-host of the CRE Weekly Digest podcast, where she shares timely market intelligence and industry perspectives with a broad audience of CRE professionals. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has recently delivered high-impact presentations at leading industry forums, including conferences hosted by the Environmental Bankers Association, Credit Union Business Group, MBA of New York, Appraisal Institute, and GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Conference.
 
A frequent honoree for her thought leadership and mentorship, Dianne was recognized by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum in 2024 with a Special Recognition: Mentorship Award and was named to the 2024 and 2025 CREi List of Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate. In 2023, she received the Environmental Bankers Association’s Community Impact Award. 
 
Dianne is deeply engaged in advancing the next generation of industry leaders. She co-founded LightBox’s Developing Leaders mentoring program and served as co-chair of its Women’s Inspiration Network (WIN!). She also actively contributes to the advancement of women in real estate through her leadership in CREW Boston and CREW Network, where she is currently serving as a Director on the CREW Network Foundation Board.
 

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