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Alex Laguerra Sierra specializes in operations, team development and portfolio growth. At Amherst Innovative Living, she has helped open and stabilize new communities while building proactive teams that prioritize resident needs. Her approach combines human connection, accountability and continuous improvement to strengthen communities and service. Managing Growth Across Communities Laguerra Sierra oversees five apartment communities with more than 300 apartments, nearly 500 beds and a team of 25 employees. Her role spans operations, finance, leadership and strategy, covering leasing, maintenance, resident satisfaction and team performance. Over the past nine years, Laguerra Sierra has helped stabilize three communities, which reached 100 percent occupancy during several leasing years. She also serves on the boards of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District, supporting community initiatives. Finding Leadership Through Leasing

Shaping Property Management through Diverse Experience Throughout my career, my focus has been on excellence, finding ways to work both smarter and harder to ensure the success of the properties, people and organizations I serve. Working across office, industrial and retail properties has taught me that while there are certainly similarities between asset types, every property is unique. There is an endless combination of factors that influence how a property operates, including building type, age, condition, lease structures, tenant expectations, ownership objectives, market conditions and countless other variables. At the end of the day, property managers are professional problem solvers. While past experience provides valuable guidance and proven frameworks, every challenge doesn't come with a standard solution. Success requires critical thinking, creativity and a willingness to explore new approaches when circumstances demand it.