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Women in Mortgage Spotlights

Stories about the lessons, wisdom, and experiences of women shaping the mortgage industry.

Her experience. Her wisdom.

The lessons we carry can help someone else find her way.

Every woman in this industry has a story shaped by challenges, growth, pivotal decisions, and people who helped her along the way. This space honors those journeys and the wisdom gained through them.

Through honest conversations with women across the mortgage industry, these spotlights will share meaningful career lessons, advice for the next generation, and reflections on leadership, resilience, relationships, and building a legacy that lasts.

Ashley De La Mora smiling
Ashley De La Mora’s storyA Leap of Faith. A Career With Purpose.Faith, family, and a legacy remembered through her heart
Shannon Kaufman smiling
Shannon Kaufman’s storySupportive. Honest. Effective.Leading with presence, encouraging confidence, and finding fulfillment
Pam Gonzales smiling
Pam Gonzales’ storyStill Learning. Still Listening. Still Opening Doors to Homeownership.Resilience, listening, and a legacy of respect
Cathy Recto smiling
Cathy Recto’s storyDoing the Right Thing, Even When It’s HardListening, lasting relationships, and a legacy of integrity
Grisell Vargas smiling in an orange blouse
Grisell Vargas’ storyHelping Families Build a Foundation for LifeListening, consistency, and helping families find confidence in homeownership
Susan Hamel smiling
Susan Hamel’s storyNever Give UpPerspective, trust, reinvention, and a legacy built one relationship at a time
Jessica Coen
Jessica Coen’s storyKeep Pushing. Keep Listening.Community, relationships, resilience, and leading from alongside your team
Jodie Leeser smiling
Jodie Leeser’s storyPick Flowers Along the WayDelegation, purposeful growth, and a legacy built through trusted relationships
Dominique Love seated at her desk
Dominique Love’s storyChallenges Are Opportunities for GrowthAdaptability, leadership, resilience, and creating pathways to homeownership
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