Speaker

Mary-Kate Michalak

About | Born and raised in Tampa, MK has a passion for economic development, the strategic growth of Tampa and facilitating human connection in relation to the surrounding built environment. She works closely with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and delivers presentations to recruit various companies to relocate to or expand within Tampa. She is passionate about holistic health, wellness and nutrition. In her spare time, MK enjoys outdoor exercise, running her dog, Lily, reading books and learning and practicing two languages: Norwegian and Spanish.

Education | Florida State University | College of Business | BS, Real Estate ‘18 | BS, Marketing ‘18

Professional Affiliations & Organizations • 2023 – Present – Real Estate Investment Council, Board Member • 2023 – Present – University of South Florida Real Estate Society Advisory Board, Board Member • 2022 – Present – 927th Air Refueling Wing Honorary Commander, MacDill Air Force Base, FL • 2022 – 2023 – Tampa Connection, Class of 2023 • 2021 – Present – Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Tampa Bay, Member • 2021 – Present – Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, Business Development Committee • 2019 – 2021 – Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Emerging Leader • 2019 – Present – Urban Land Institute, Young Leaders Group • 2018 – Present – Real Estate Investment Council, Young Professional • 2015 – 2019 – International Council of Shopping Centers, Young Professiona