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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 40 2 0 2 4 W O M E N I N H O U S I N G A W A R D S LYNSEY BIERNACKI SVP of Operations, Sylvan Road "Demonstrating unparalleled dedication to process excellence and innovation, Lynsey Biernacki has excelled in the nearly four years that she has worked for Sylvan Road, most recently being promoted to the SVP of Operations. Lynsey is an instrumental force at the firm, having created the shared services, fieldscheduling, and vendor management business areas. Her dynamic, data-driven leadership has led to process enhance- ments in the last year worth over $3 million. As a passionate people leader, Lynsey created the Center of Excellence program at Sylvan Road: a management leadership program that has cultivated the skills of eighteen emerging managers and directors over the last nine months. Her ability to build and lead coupled with her knowledge of the housing industry has been pivotal in Sylvan Road's growth and success. Lynsey's dedication to operational excellence has made her a rising star executive worthy of receiving this award." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER "I am honored to accept the nomination for the Rising Star Executive award. This recognition holds special meaning for me as it reflects the collective effort, dedication, and passion of the incredible Operations team that I am privileged to lead every day. It reinforces my belief in the power of leadership, collaboration, and the impact we can have when we empower one another. Our industry is one of constant innovation and evolu- tion, requiring resilience and unwavering commitment to efficiency and operation- al excellence. This nomination is both a personal achievement and a testament to the progress in inclusivity within our sector. Being acknowledged among such a talented group of women who are shaping the future of our industry is humbling and inspiring." GINA DAYA-SHEIKH Director of Client Services, Diaz Anselmo & Associates "Thriving in areas where women of color have tradition- ally been under-rep- resented, Gina Daya-Sheikh is helping to pave the way for others in the industry. What truly sets Gina apart is Recognizes young women leaders who, while still early in their careers, have demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress. (Minimum 10 years' consecutive industry experience) Rising Star Executive Award her determination to succeed and dedication to continuous growth. Gina's impact is evident across our organization, where she has seized opportunities to improve the customer experience by overhauling the client onboarding process, providing education on weekly calls, and introducing training to help ensure her colleagues are well prepared to navigate challenging conversations with clients. Gina is a great example of what is possible with perseverance and passion and is consistently demonstrat- ing an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress at our firm. WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER "Reflecting on my beautiful yet challeng- ing journey of becoming a mother, I have often questioned whether the sacrifices I made while balancing my family and ca- reer were worthwhile. This nomination has provided me with the opportunity to contemplate those challenging deci- sions and recognize that growth in the business world is more than accolades or salary milestones. It is about taking emotional risks, allowing oneself to be seen, and navigating a career path with courage and purpose. It's about building relationships that are meaningful while helping each other along the way. Until now, I was so focused on moving forward that it didn't occur to me that I was building a career filled with impactful experiences worthy of celebration. This nomination is not just mine; it belongs to all of you who have been a part of my journey. Thank you once again for this incredible honor." JENNIFER HOPKINS Manager, Client Accounts, Safeguard Properties "Jennifer Hopkins joined Safeguard Properties in March 2019 and quickly became an integral part of the client account team by stepping up to manage accounts across all loan types, including REO, FHA, FNMA, and more. Her