Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

Asia serves as the Senior Director of Client Strategy on Transwestern’s Consulting Services team, where she delivers advanced portfolio optimization strategies and data-led solutions to multi-market organizations and investors. She plays a key role in bridging private and public sectors through strategic partnerships. Asia is known for her unique ability to uncover and execute innovative real estate solutions, driving value for stakeholders and communities. Her prowess extends across a range of areas, such as portfolio optimization, data analytics, market intelligence, location strategy, economic impact, risk management and relationship building.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

A proven leader with a nearly 20-year career, Lamar has worked for companies including Avison Young, Newmark Knight Frank and Theron Technology Solutions. Asia's extensive experience includes leading portfolio optimization for distinguished institutions, investors and public entities, as well as fostering strategic alliances between public and private sectors, which contribute to economic growth and community development. Her advisory work for high-profile clients is notable, leveraging her deep expertise to positively influence the real estate landscape. Some of her standout client engagements include Louis Vuitton, Nokia, San Bernardino County and the City of St. Louis, among others.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • GlobeSt. Woman of Influence (2023)
  • MIT, Mentor (2020 – Present)  

EDUCATION

Asia graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Africana and Latin American studies from Colgate University. She has received certifications from Johns Hopkins University in Managing Data Analysis, Building A Data Science Team, and Data Science in Real Life.