Alissa Bersin joined Tishman Speyer in 2018 to oversee retail leasing activities in New York. Before joining Tishman Speyer, Alissa spent 12 years as a Retail Site Specialist at the McDevitt Company. During her time there, she oversaw retail strategy, site selection, and deal negotiation for top retailers nationwide. She also played a role in the strategic planning and leasing of Brookfield Place. Alissa holds a BA from Harvard University in Literature and a MA from the University of Bath, England in European Cinema Studies.