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2026 Women In Real Estate Awards
California
- Carol Chung Brings Purpose-Driven Approach to COO Role at Econic
- Cori English Created A Broker Training Program For Younger Professionals
- Jacqueline Korajkic Helps Metro Services Group Transition to Employee Ownership
- Lauren Achtemeier Wins Approval for 340,000-SF Harbor Gateway Redevelopment
- Laura Stumm Has Led More Than $18 Billion in CRE Transactions
- Laci Jackson Ravina Focuses on Repositioning Downtown San Francisco
- Lauren Maehler Handles Transactions Ranging from $10M to Over $100M
- Morgan Gallagher Leads Entitlements for 2,500-Unit California Housing Project
- Sarah Armstrong Executes More Than $3.5B in Commercial Real Estate Loans
- Sarah Williams Led Development of Breakthrough’s 10-Acre Torrey Heights Life Science Campus
- Sheri Bonstelle Wins Approval for 814-Unit, $200M Riverwalk Project
- Sheila Alimadadian Closes More Than $315M in Retail Transactions
Sarah Williams Led Development of Breakthrough’s 10-Acre Torrey Heights Life Science Campus
Sarah Williams is vice president of design and construction at Breakthrough Properties, where she oversees development across the West Coast and Colorado.
Williams joined Breakthrough to lead development of Torrey Heights, a 10-acre life science campus in San Diego’s Del Mar Heights. Completed in 2023 and opened in 2024, the campus is 100% leased to Pfizer’s oncology division and other life science companies.
These days, Williams oversees Breakthrough’s development efforts throughout the West Coast and Colorado, including Torrey Plaza in San Diego and Boulder 38 in Colorado. She advises asset management and acquisition teams on pricing and due diligence, and supports clients in lease negotiations.
She joined Breakthrough as a director and has been promoted twice, most recently to vice president in 2024.
She also helped develop Breakthrough’s internal mentorship program and serves as a regional lead. She serves on Sharp HealthCare’s Real Estate and Construction Committee and volunteers with Rescue House cat rescue.
Williams was named a San Diego Business Journal Women of Influence in Construction.
These are just a few reasons Sarah Williams is among the California Connect CRE 2026 Women in Real Estate Award winners. The award honors the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected leadership positions and taken on mentorship roles.