Century 21

Jenifer Acosta, is driven to build dynamic communities with a strong sense of place, where people feel connected to their surroundings and others - both past and present. Known for redeveloping historic buildings and her innovative work in community development, Jenifer works to revitalize communities with a triple bottom line approach. As faculty for the Incremental Development Alliance, Jenifer teaches small-scale real estate development. Jenifer earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Southern Illinois University and a master's degree in international administration and sustainable development from the University of Miami. She also holds a New York University graduate certificate in real estate development and a commercial real estate agent license with the State of Michigan. Jenifer's projects have received awards in historic preservation and economic development. She's been recognized as a RUBY award recipient and a changemaker; and most recently has received the MHPN 2020 Preservation Award for her building "The Legacy," located in Downtown Bay City.