Caryn Effron

Caryn Effron is a seasoned commercial real estate finance executive, entrepreneur, and angel investor with over 25 years of experience in the industry.4 Here are some key details about her career and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group: Caryn served as a Managing Director at Ackman-Ziff, specializing in debt and mezzanine financing.4 During her tenure, she:

• Financed over $1 billion in transactions4
• Oversaw the SFR/BFR Group
• Headed the Special Situations practice

Current Roles:

• Co-Founder and Co-Chair of IDiF, a non-profit advancing representation of women and minorities in asset management4
• Independent Director at Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (since 2021)2
• Board Member at Code Nation1
• Partner at Invictus Global Management LLC2

Entrepreneurship and Investing

Caryn has founded several organizations:

• Declare (formerly Parity-Partners) in 2016: A leadership platform for women and minorities in finance4
• GoGirl Finance in 2009: An online community for women's financial education1
• IDiF in 2020: Focused on diversity in asset management2

As an angel investor, she has supported diverse founders and is a Limited Partner in several women- and diverse-led funds.4

Education

• MBA in Finance from New York University's Stern School of Business35
• Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan2

Board Memberships

Caryn has served on the boards of various organizations, including:

• Code Nation (current)1
• Say Yes To Education, Inc. (2004-2019)2
• Games for Change (2011-2016)2

Her diverse experience in commercial real estate, capital markets, and entrepreneurship has made her a valuable asset in various leadership roles across the finance industry.