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Denise Akason is an Adjunct Lecturer of Real Estate at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She teaches the Real Estate Lab and has designed courses on Sustainable Real Estate Development. Her professional experience spans over 30 years in real estate, including roles at Arthur Andersen, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Mitsubishi Trust, alongside 11 years managing the Kellogg Real Estate Center.
Education: BA in Economics and Psychology from University of Michigan (1986); MBA in Finance and Marketing from Kellogg (1992).
Research focuses on sustainable development, real estate technology, and urban redevelopment. She has authored multiple case studies for Kellogg and HBS, addressing topics like brownfield redevelopment and energy efficiency retrofits. Her work bridges academic theory with industry practice through experiential learning initiatives.
Professional memberships include the Urban Land Institute. She currently serves as Managing Director at CNS Real Estate and has held leadership roles at non-profits. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.
