Carly Stevenson

Carly Stevenson serves as Executive Vice President, Property Management at Avanath Capital Management. She oversees the firm’s $4-billion portfolio of over 80 properties nationwide, ensuring consistent, high-quality property management and resident experiences across Avanath’s portfolio.

Programs under Stevenson’s leadership include free after-school mentorship, tutoring, and STEM enrichment, as well as virtual and on-site wellness initiatives for youths and seniors. She has also overseen the partnership with Esusu, a platform that reports on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, helping residents build credit.

She founded the Avanath Cultural Engagement Services and serves as the program’s co-Executive Sponsor. She also created Avanath’s first podcast, “Take the Seat,” which deepens relationships and bridges the company’s culture.

Beyond operations, Stevenson is a dedicated mentor and advocate for professional growth within and outside of the organization. Within the community, Stevenson established a community Bible Study group based around “Relocation Relationships,” where she leads a small group to find community in a new city after a relocation.

Stevenson, who relocated from Chicago to Southern California, received multiple Chicagoland Apartment Marketing & Management Excellence awards, has been named a “Power Woman in Commercial Real Estate,” and served on the Chicagoland Apartment Association’s Board of Directors.

These are just a few reasons Carly Stevenson is among the California Connect CRE 2025 Women in Real Estate Award winners. Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate Awards honor the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected leadership positions and taken on mentorship roles.