Meet Ilona Doerfler

What is your role at Avison Young?

Controller.

How did you get into commercial real estate?

I got a MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?

My grandmother, she pushed me to get higher education.

What is the best advice you've ever received?

To accept people the way they are.

How has Avison Young supported you as a woman in business?

By giving me a leadership opportunity.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I like to dance.