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November Spotlight
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November Spotlight ✨
Market Ambassador of the Month
Melissa Stevens serves as Land Development Manager at Mattamy Homes, overseeing projects throughout the Port St. Lucie territory. A Miami native and graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Melissa brings over 20 years of experience in development, construction, and project management. As a Project Management Professional, she has worked alongside industry leaders and operated her own consulting firm, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the land development industry.
As a Ladies in Land Ambassador, Melissa has demonstrated exceptional dedication, initiative, and a willingness to go above and beyond expectations. Her commitment to supporting the organization and contributing to its continued growth reflects the leadership and involvement that make our community stronger.
We’re proud to recognize Melissa Stevens as one of our November Ambassadors of the Month. Her professional expertise, dedication, and continued commitment to making a positive impact reflect our mission to mentor, educate, and connect women in land development.
Melissa Stevens
Land Development Manager at Mattamy Homes
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Anissa Coghan serves as Senior Manager of Land Development at PulteGroup, overseeing projects throughout Southeast Florida. A Professional Engineer and Florida State University graduate, Anissa brings eight years of experience in land development and homebuilding. As the first woman engineer in her family, she has turned her passion for engineering into a successful career, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional growth, leadership, and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
As a Ladies in Land Ambassador, Anissa is passionate about building meaningful connections, supporting women in land development, and continuing to grow as a leader. Her dedication to fostering relationships and encouraging others reflects the values that strengthen our community and create opportunities for women across the industry.
We’re proud to recognize Anissa Coghan as one of our November Ambassadors of the Month. Her leadership, dedication, and commitment to empowering women in land development reflect our mission to mentor, educate, and connect women in the industry.
Anissa Coghan
Senior Manager of Land Development at PulteGroup
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Market Member of the Month
Annamarie Palumbo
Land Acquisitioner at DR Horton
Annamarie Palumbo serves as Land Acquisition Manager at D.R. Horton in Southeast Florida, bringing experience across geotechnical engineering, land acquisition, and development. Her career began at UES, a geotechnical engineering firm, where she supported mixed-use, multifamily, and public sector projects, including the Miami I-395 Bridge. Today, she contributes to the land acquisition process at D.R. Horton, supporting contract negotiations, project approvals, and the early stages of bringing new communities to life.
Since becoming involved with Ladies in Land, Annamarie has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth and continued engagement within the community. Through her involvement, she has expanded her knowledge of horizontal development, builder perspectives, and underwriting concepts while building meaningful industry connections. Her enthusiasm for learning, willingness to participate, and dedication to the organization make her a valued member of the Ladies in Land community.
For our November Member Spotlight, we’re proud to recognize Annamarie Palumbo. Her continued involvement, passion for the industry, and commitment to learning and supporting those around her reflect the values that make Ladies in Land such a meaningful community.
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