Irene has long been interested in the world of real estate. She has handled photography, graphic design and marketing for her family in the business in North Carolina, and advanced to become an agent after thoroughly learning the ropes in NYC as an administrative assistant to another successful real estate agent.Irene was born and raised in Europe and moved to the U.S. at age eight. She holds a BS degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology from UNC-Asheville, and spent a good part of her career in business management and marketing. She was head of operations for a coaching and consulting firm with clients all over the world, plus has worked and volunteered as a birth doula since 2011 handling the joys and pressures of being in a delivery room.Staying calm in stressful situations, communicating seamlessly with people from a variety of backgrounds and providing hands-on support in the face of any challenge is what makes Irene such an adept and effective real estate agent. ?My approach is to always be clear and upfront with information and expectations, making sure that my clients feel comfortable and get all of their questions answered. People can tell right away that I truly care and am passionate about doing the best job I can for them.?Irene loves to work with clients looking for individualized one-on-one attention and who want to build a relationship with a single agent. She has lived on the Upper West Side and now resides in Washington Heights. Irene loves exploring parks and green spaces in her free time as well as meditating, hiking, and practicing her Spanish.