Her Story
About Karen
Karen Moros serves as property manager at Bedford Apartments in Stamford, Connecticut, where she oversees 350 units across six buildings with an 11-person team. She has two years of experience in the role and brings expertise in affordable housing and Connecticut housing laws. Moros holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Colombia and a certificate in digital marketing from Hudson Community College in New Jersey. Her career began as a receptionist at the property, leading to a promotion to leasing coordinator. She later worked with the ZCC Domestic Violence Crisis Center as a housing coordinator, assisting survivors with housing and financial abuse prevention, before returning to Bedford Apartments as property manager. Moros credits her success to dedication and emphasizes values such as passion, responsibility, organization, and strong character in her work. She advises young women entering the field to be patient, direct, and unafraid to seek promotions or raises.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Karen
01What do you attribute your success to?
My dedication. I started as a receptionist and did so well I got promoted to leasing coordinator, then worked with ZCC where I was promoted to housing coordinator, and then was hired back as property manager.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
You have to be patient. You cannot be scared of the market or your boss. Companies need you more than you need them. Don't be scared to ask for promotions or raises - you always have a no as an answer but if lucky they say yes.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges: Handling 350 units across 6 buildings alone with an 11-person team, keeping delinquency under 6%, dealing with complicated tenants and eviction processes. Opportunities: Networking with vendors, lawyers, court system, and tenants which helps build relationships for future growth.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Being passionate about what you do, being responsible, always controlling data, being organized, and having a lot of character. As a young woman who is tiny, you have to be direct, firm, and straightforward to be taken seriously as a manager.
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