“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
Ryunosuke Satoro – Japanese Writer
terra alma is a woman-owned boutique commercial real estate advisory headquartered in Atlanta.
At terra alma, our passion is bringing people together—entrepreneurs, developers, and the communities they serve. We partner with those who believe small businesses are the heartbeat of walkable, urban places.
Behind every project is our team: a group of curious, collaborative, and soulful advisors who transform spaces into places people love. Through omni-channel leasing strategies and thoughtful curation, we help local, emerging, and inspiring brands thrive—because when businesses flourish, communities do too.
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Since 2005, Edie has been making friends wherever she goes. A stranger is a friend she has yet to meet. Edie’s years of knowledge, connection to the retail and restaurant industries in the Southeast, and keen eye for emerging neighborhoods and well-operated restaurants, allow her to have an unmatched pulse on the market. She has a deep sense of pride in discovering new shops + restaurants and luring curious new brands to the Southeast.
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With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Sarah Gretzmacher has helped shape the Southeast’s retail landscape—one lease at a time.
With a decade of experience spanning retail, industrial, office, and medical sectors, she’s known for her strategic approach to tenant mix, site selection, and long-term value creation.At Mimms Enterprises, Sarah led leasing and redevelopment efforts across a portfolio of shopping centers—handling everything from lease negotiations and renewals to ground-up construction coordination.
Now at Terra Alma, she’s bringing that same energy and expertise to a broader mission: helping brands grow, landlords activate their spaces, and communities thrive.
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Since the start of her career, Ritu has been building bridges across continents, creating opportunities where vision meets strategy. For her, every space holds potential and every conversation can spark a partnership. With over 20 years of experience in retail leasing and asset management spanning Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Ritu brings both a global perspective and a finely tuned understanding of local markets.
Her expertise in landlord representation, brand growth strategies, and asset optimization is matched only by her passion for cultivating relationships and crafting win-win deals. Ritu thrives on discovering innovative ways to reposition assets, expand portfolios, and connect retailers with spaces where they can thrive. Now based in Georgia , she continues to shape vibrant retail landscapes, helping brands and landlords alike turn possibilities into lasting success.
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Since 2016, Michaela has developed a true passion for all things real estate. She has viewed the industry from many angles including lending, investing, and advisory. Michaela’s love for people, numbers, and food fuel her zeal to go above and beyond to deliver for clients. She loves finding new eateries, discovering local brands, and fostering relationships with the community.
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Originally from Miami Gardens, Florida, Kanika has lived and worked in the Metro Atlanta Area for over a decade. Her love for real estate and entrepreneurship led to her transition into commercial real estate after a 20+ year career in healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, improving her health and wellness, interior decorating, and traveling.
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Florida-born, but her love for Atlanta runs deep. Courtney has fused her passion for CRE with her mission to bring new life and experiences to our local communities. She's served in many corners of the industry - from Finance to Portfolio Management - and is now honing those skills to connect businesses with the spaces they need to thrive and grow. In her free time, you can catch her at a local food festival or ATL’s latest eatery!
terra alma is a real estate advisory focused on urban, main street and adaptive reuse projects in North America.
We are change makers who bring communities to life through activations, programming, events, merchandising and leasing. We are always looking for passionate and energetic people to join our Atlanta team, both full and part-time. Real estate experience is great, but not necessary. A passion for place-making and for restaurants, entertainment and events is required.