Alumni Spotlight: Gavita Kissoon-Evans Leads at Amazon While Championing REAP NYC

Gavita Kissoon-Evans, Project REAP's new Local Planning Director for NYC, an alumni leadership role

This month, we spotlight Gavita Kissoon-Evans, who serves as Senior Asset Manager for Amazon's Global Realty Portfolio Optimization team while also volunteering as the newest Local Planning Director for Project REAP New York City.

At Amazon, Kissoon-Evans manages the company's industrial portfolio across Colorado and Nevada, ensuring cross-organizational alignment on operational initiatives that impact the e-commerce giant's distribution network. Her responsibilities span strategic asset management, portfolio optimization, and stakeholder coordination across multiple business units.

Her 18-year career foundation includes experience in legal departments, retail leasing, and contract management, with particular expertise in litigation support, tenant management, and complex lease negotiations. This diverse background provides comprehensive understanding of real estate transactions from multiple perspectives.

According to Kissoon-Evans, Project REAP has served as a transformative professional development platform, aligning with her commitment to continuous learning in commercial real estate. The program has accelerated her career trajectory while positioning her as a catalyst for developing the next generation of professionals. Her volunteer leadership role as NYC Local Planning Director demonstrates the "lift while you climb" philosophy, as she helps organize programming and networking opportunities for New York area REAP alumni and fellows.

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