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September 2023 » thefivestar.com 63 2 0 2 3 W O M E N I N H O U S I N G A W A R D S Mariana Gollaher Senior Manager, Credit and Year-End Reporting & SCRA, PHH Mortgage What People Are Saying: "Mariana joined Ocwen/PHH in 2015 as a Year-End Reporting Analyst. Although new to the mortgage industry, after only eight months, she was promoted to supervisor over Credit and Year-End Reporting, then to Manager, adding the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Team under her leadership. Since May 2021, she has been a Senior Manager oversee- ing all SCRA, Credit and Year-End Reporting functions for forward and reverse. She has self-led dozens of projects to improve efficiency and accuracy and gain cost savings, includ- ing the Year-End Reporting Projects. For her continued growth in responsibility, overcoming project challenges, and exceeding goals each year, Mariana is a highly qualified nominee for the Rising Star Executive Award." What This Nomination Means to Her: "My path to the mortgage servicing industry has been a winding one. I enjoy continually learning new things and thrive on the challenge of finding ways to be more efficient and compli- ant with regulations. Throughout this journey, it has been incredibly rewarding to connect with other women and support each other by sharing our experiences. This nomination is an honor above what I could have even dreamed of a few years ago when I started working in the industry. It is an affirmation that I am doing things right. It encourages me to continue to move forward and hold hands with other strong women in the industry, bringing them with me as I rise. Consideration for the esteemed Rising Star Executive Award motivates me to keep climbing and never give up." Julia Keys VP of Business Development, Orlans PC What People Are Saying: "Julia Keys has continuously showcased exceptional skills and achievements as an opera- tions and relationship manager. Her contribu- tions have been exemplary throughout her ca- reer. In her current role as VP of Client Services at Orlans PC, Julia has spearheaded business devel- opment efforts across multiple state jurisdictions. Her extensive experience, exceptional leadership abilities, and commitment to excellence make Julia an outstanding nominee. Recognizing Julia's exceptional talents and accomplishments will not only honor her zlead the evolution in loan servic- ing by solving its most complex challenges; keeps Sagent relevant by constantly innovating our processes; and tying it together—her reliability to get these projects done, support her team, and the industry at large is unmatched." What the Nomination Means to Her: "Being selected as a finalist fills me with ap- preciation and is a direct indication that my hard work and dedication of 24 years hasn't gone unnoticed. Being recognized as a finalist for this esteemed award motivates me to strive for excellence, and further contribute to advancing women's leadership in the housing sector. I hope that each finalist and all women across our in- dustry celebrate this moment as we continue to push boundaries, break barriers, and embrace new challenges. To be recognized among such talented individuals is a true testament to the dedication and perseverance that has fueled my journey in the housing and financial industries. I am humbled by this incredible opportunity to showcase my talents and achievements, and I couldn't have reached this milestone without the support of those who believe in me." Mahtab Sobhani Technical Project Management Principal, Sagent What People Are Saying: "Matti's technical precision to stand up projects that require cross-functionality among multiple departments has been a crucial com- ponent in Sagent's growth and success as we continue building and executing on our future- of-servicing model. Matti is more than just a leader among the tech and engineering teams; but a pillar at Sagent and in our industry. Matti embodies Sagent's core values in every project she tackles: She relentlessly pushes her team to create opportunities that further our mission to lead the evolution in loan servicing by solving its most complex challenges; keeps Sagent rel- evant by constantly innovating our processes; and tying it together—her reliability to get these projects done, support her team, and the industry at large is unmatched." What the Nomination Means to Her: "When I first came to know that I was nominated for this award by Sagent's Chief of Staff, Priya Seenath, I was super excited. Being in the mortgage industry for five years, I have built a resilient network aimed at providing technologies and solutions with the mis- sion of keeping the spirit of home ownership alive. My ability to bring people together and work towards goals has been instrumental in jump-starting my career in project manage- ment, especially in a highly collaborative and fast-paced sector of technology. This nomina- tion on its own is such a privilege and honor in that it symbolizes recognition of my potential at an industry-wide level. I appreciate the op- portunity given and hope to inspire others with a similar background."