Lissette M. Calderon is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Neology Group, a Miami-based, vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and management firm. A pioneering developer, visionary entrepreneur, and nationally recognized real estate leader, Calderon has spent more than two decades transforming overlooked urban neighborhoods into vibrant residential and lifestyle destinations, leaving a lasting imprint on Miami’s skyline and South Florida’s evolving real estate landscape.

Under her leadership, Neology has completed more than $2 billion in real estate developments, encompassing over 3,000 residences and nearly 5 million square feet. Today, the firm owns and operates approximately $1 billion in real estate assets, with an additional $2 billion development pipeline comprising more than 3,100 residences across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Calderon has also led Neology’s evolution into an institutional real estate investment platform, successfully completing an inaugural $175 million capital raise and preparing for its second investment fund.

Calderon’s career has been defined by her ability to recognize opportunity long before the broader market. She pioneered the residential transformation of the Miami River, beginning with Neo Lofts and ultimately developing approximately 1,500 residences along the riverfront. Her developments helped transform a largely industrial waterfront corridor into a thriving residential district, earning her the moniker “Queen of the Miami River.” She subsequently brought that same pioneering vision to Allapattah, leading its residential renaissance through developments including No. 17 Residences, The Julia Residences, and Fourteen Main Street Residences.

Today, Calderon continues to shape Miami’s next generation of urban destinations, including Neology’s Rubell Arts District, an approximately 1,000-residence, three-tower development at the intersection of art, architecture, and contemporary urban living. Her investment and development philosophy combines the ability to identify untapped market potential with distinctive design, lifestyle-driven experiences, disciplined investment strategies, and long-term value creation.

Calderon’s accomplishments have earned her widespread national and industry recognition. In 2026, she was named to The Real Deal’s inaugural TRD 100: Titans of Real Estate, part of the publication’s national recognition initiative, and was featured on the cover of its September 2026 “Boom Town!” issue, highlighting the power players shaping South Florida’s real estate landscape. Her numerous distinctions also include Florida Trend’s Florida 500, GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence, Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate, and the South Florida Business Journal’s Influential Business Woman of the Year.

A passionate advocate for education, mentorship, and expanding opportunities for women, Calderon founded WiRE: Women in Real Estate, an immersive summer program introducing aspiring young female leaders to the real estate industry through hands-on experience, executive mentorship, and exposure to real estate investment, development, finance, and design. Entering its third year, WiRE has completed two successful cohorts and established a growing network of alumnae.

Calderon serves on the Leadership Council of the University of Miami’s Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism (MRED+U) program, helping guide its strategic direction and advance the development of future real estate leaders. She also serves on the Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean Advisory Board and is a member of the International Women’s Forum of Florida and YPO. A frequent speaker, guest lecturer, and mentor, she remains deeply engaged in cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs and real estate professionals.

Her philanthropic commitments extend throughout South Florida and internationally. As Executive Vice Chair of Amigos for Kids, she continues more than two decades of dedication to preventing child abuse and strengthening families. She also serves on the board of SAM Elimu Charity alongside Dr. Peter Linneman, her former Wharton professor and longtime mentor, supporting access to education and opportunity for children in rural Kenya.

A Miami native and first-generation Cuban American, Calderon earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics, magna cum laude, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, an avid equestrian, and resides in Coral Gables with her husband, their three daughters, and three dogs.