The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, is pleased to announce that Maritza Matos-Alicea of Springfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded both a New England Past President’s Scholarship and an IREM Foundation Women in Leadership Scholarship by the Boston Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) to pursue a Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation.
The New England Past President’s Scholarship encourages education and industry knowledge by assisting recipients with the cost of tuition associated with earning an IREM credential.
The Women in Leadership Scholarship, which became available in 2024, supports individuals who identify as women in their pursuit of career advancement into leadership roles within real estate through education and IREM certification.
Matos-Alicea, who joined the Peabody Companies in September of 2016, is the senior portfolio manager at Framingham Green in Framingham, Massachusetts.
The scholarship awards will cover a significant portion of the tuition associated with Matos-Alicea earning her CPM. The designation is considered the premier public sector property management certification worldwide and is based on a selected set of competencies.
“Congratulations to Maritza for receiving, not one, but two IREM scholarships,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with the Peabody Companies. “These well-earned awards are certain to assist Maritza as she continues the journey toward achieving her CPM.”
About the Peabody Companies
Headquartered at 536 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, The Peabody Companies and its affiliates – Peabody Properties, Peabody Resident Services, Peabody Supportive Housing, Peabody Real Estate, and Peabody Miami – represent a legacy of excellence in the real estate sector. Founded in 1976 and led by Melissa Fish-Crane and Karen Fish-Will, this full-service, award-winning real estate firm is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that oversees more than 14,650 housing units across New England, with additional properties in New Jersey and Florida.
Peabody Properties, a cornerstone of the group, specializes in property management, demonstrating a remarkable blend of quality service and expertise. Peabody Resident Services, a unique arm of the company, underscores a deep commitment to enhancing resident experiences by focusing exclusively on developing supportive services and programs for affordable housing communities.
As a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA), The Peabody Companies has been recognized for its dedication to diversity and inclusion. This commitment is further evidenced by their ranking on the 2023 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List and their repeated recognition as a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023.
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