Professional Experience
Associated Office
Bria “Jojo” Lewis is a member of the CBRE Tri-State Region Commercial Services Team, servicing both tenant and landlord representation, as well as mixed-use and development sales. Jojo focuses on account-based requirements for occupiers local to New York City and those looking to expand nationally. As a lifetime resident of Brooklyn, Jojo has an extensive understanding of New York City and uses her expertise to consult and advise clients on where best to place their organization and brand.
Ms. Lewis works with occupiers across multiple sectors including retail, government, non-profit, automotive, education, financial services, start-ups and more. She passionately drives business development, creates and executes growth plans for new-to-market clients, and facilitates existing client needs for a top grossing team.
Prior to joining the team, Jojo worked as a Transaction Specialist at CBRE and was responsible for reducing costs and shrinking WPP’s real estate footprint through strategic analysis and portfolio optimization across North America and LATAM.
Jojo began her career at CBRE in 2019 as a Diversity Scholar, where she shadowed and assisted in business development efforts and reporting for the Federal Lessor Advisory Group (FLAG) in Washington, DC. She then transitioned into a role as a Research Associate working directly with DC’s Managing Director on business development.
Ms. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College in Harford, Connecticut, and a Master of Business Management from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
Education
- Trinity College, Bachelor of Arts
- Duke University, Master of Business Management
Pro Affiliations / Accreditations
- Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Board Member, CBRE Tri-State Women’s Network
- Fellow/Alumni, Real Estate Associate Program (REAP)
- Member, Commercial Real Estate Women, NY (CREWNY)
Awards
- Commercial Observer, "Top Young Professionals, 30 Under 30: Leasing and Sales," 2024
- CREW New York (CREWNY) Membership Grant, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), 2024