Grace Donnell-Kilmer is the Operations Associate at Samuels & Associates, playing an integral role in the smooth operation of the corporate office. She oversees day-to-day functions and expense reporting management, and coordinates initiatives that shape the company’s culture. Grace also provides dedicated support to Principal Peter Sougarides.

Growing up, Grace kept a close eye on real estate market listings with her dad, which sparked her interest in the industry. After spending more than 5 years working as an administrator and human resources assistant for Elkus Manfredi Architects, Grace’s interest in real estate development started to flourish and grew her passion about the future of development in Boston.

Grace received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Loyola University in Maryland. For five months, Grace studied in Cape Town and hopes to return to South Africa to explore further and visit the surrounding countries.