In an era of constant change, it can feel like we are building the plane as we fly. But by embracing curiosity to fuel innovation, fostering inclusion to empower diversity, and harnessing the tenacity of hard work, we can shape a future that knows no limits.

Julia Stefanishina

Partner, Strategy and Transactions, Real Estate Advisory

Strategic, innovative real estate advisor. Passionate about revealing potential. Always challenging others to find bolder, better solutions.

Born in Ukraine, Julia’s career is a vibrant story of international experiences honed at some of the world’s leading professional services firms.

Having lived and worked in Eastern Europe, the UK and Canada, Julia's global perspective now fuels her role as partner in EY Canada's Real Estate Advisory practice in Toronto, Ontario.

With over 20 years in the real estate and infrastructure industry, including 14 years with EY, Julia has led and contributed to more than 100 projects in both the public and private sectors.

Supporting developers, real estate corporate owners and real asset portfolio holders, Julia uses her deep knowledge of the asset class lifecycle and financials to advise on capital allocation and strategic asset management, real estate portfolio optimization, corporate real estate, real estate operating models and processes improvement.

Julia holds a master’s degree in international commerce, and certifications as a Professional Appraiser, CCIM and PMP.

How Julia is building a better working world

I believe that the power of our work grows exponentially when shared among colleagues, peers and the next generation. With this in mind, I actively engage with the infrastructure and real estate community, volunteer as a mentor at Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Women in Infrastructure (WIN), and lecture at York University's Schulich School of Business, where I teach in the Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, a G7 initiative.

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