Welcoming 2025 with CREWspiration and Legacy

As we step into 2025, I am honored to serve as President of IndyCREW during this momentous year—our 25th anniversary. This milestone is more than a celebration of time; it is a testament to the enduring legacy of our mission: to transform the commercial real estate industry by empowering women to lead and succeed.

This year, we embrace a theme that embodies who we are and what we stand for: Crewspiration and Legacy.

CREWspiration speaks to the heart of IndyCREW. It’s about the inspiration we provide to women in commercial real estate, offering connections, mentorship, and professional development that spark confidence and fuel ambition. Whether through meaningful networking opportunities, innovative programming, education, or our CREW Network Leadership Certificate Program, we’re committed to helping women in our industry rise to their fullest potential.

Legacy reminds us that what we do today shapes tomorrow. As we celebrate 25 years, we reflect on the trailblazers who founded IndyCREW with a vision for inclusion and empowerment. They understood the need for an organization that not only amplified women’s voices but also gave them the tools to lead. Now, it’s our responsibility to honor their work by building an even stronger foundation for the next generation of women leaders.

This year, we are dedicating ourselves to expanding our impact, growing our membership, and fostering partnerships that elevate women across all levels of the commercial real estate industry. We’re not just looking back; we’re charging forward with purpose.

I’m also thrilled to introduce IndyCREW’s new LinkedIn newsletter, which will showcase the incredible stories and impact of our members, sponsors, and programs throughout 2025. This newsletter will highlight the voices of the women who make IndyCREW extraordinary, sharing insights, successes, and the legacy we’re building together. Each edition will reflect the CREWspiration that defines our organization.

I invite each of you to join us in this journey. Let’s make 2025 a year of bold action, meaningful connection, and shared success. Together, we can continue to break barriers, lift each other up, and leave an indelible mark on our industry.

To the incredible members, sponsors, and partners of IndyCREW, thank you for your commitment to our mission. Here’s to 25 years of empowering women and many more years of transforming the future of commercial real estate.

Inspiration. Connection. Legacy. This is CREWspiration.

Chelsea Leiter Thompson is the Vice President of Development at Browning Real Estate Partners and the President of IndyCREW.