Creating Places Where Purpose Powers Profit.

Too often, projects are driven by design concepts that overlook market fundamentals or by financial models that ignore how spaces function and how people experience them.

I launched Leopard Advisers to close that gap—a nimble, multidisciplinary firm fluent in both the language of design and the logic of real estate. Our approach strikes a balance between creativity and objectivity, blending placemaking expertise with data analytics, location intelligence, and psychographic insights. We strive to connect the dots between ambition and feasibility, creativity and capital, concept and community. 

I am Arianna Leopard, founder of Leopard Advisers.

Before founding Leopard Advisers, I held strategic leadership roles at globally recognized firms, including HKS, Page Southerland Page, and WATG. I also served as Vice President of Corporate Services at Cresa, where I advised occupiers and owners on real estate strategy, portfolio planning, and asset optimization.

As a WELL Accredited Professional through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), I’m committed to advancing wellness-centered environments that are not only functional but truly inspiring.

Select Portfolio

  • Strategy for the 93-key hotel located in the Historic Downtown of Petaluma.

  • Advisory services for a 141+acre master planned district with a proposed baseball stadium.

  • Comprehensive Market & Financial Feasibility Study  for a confidential $145M, 225-key luxury fitness + wellness hotel.

  • Comprehensive Market & Financial Feasibility Study  for a luxury, indigenous-inspired wellness resort in East Africa—covering market demand, competitor benchmarking, pricing strategy, and detailed financial modeling.

  • Comprehensive Market & Financial Feasibility Study — including preliminary site planning — for a boutique lifestyle hotel featuring a dynamic F&B program, holistic wellness facilities, and an exclusive private members’ club.

  • Feasibility Study — Site assessment and financial feasibility analysis to test a prototype across multiple sites.

Integrated Strands Make the Strongest Ropes.

We combine deep consulting expertise with a network of trusted design professionals—master planners, architects, interior designers, and landscape studios—to create imaginative and economically sound solutions. This integrated approach allows us to support clients from early visioning through execution, aligning every decision with long-term value and resilience.

  • Founder

    Arianna Leopard is a design thinker, business strategist, and real estate analyst. Before founding Leopard Advisers, she held strategic leadership roles at globally recognized firms, including SB Architects, HKS, Page Southerland Page, and WATG. She also served as Vice President of Corporate Services at Cresa, where I advised occupiers and owners on real estate strategy, portfolio planning, and asset optimization.

    As a WELL Accredited Professional through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), she is committed to advancing wellness-centered environments that are not only functional but truly inspiring.

  • Design Strategy and Planning Partner

    Jason Ambrose brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and planning, helping commercial and institutional clients realize complex mixed-use developments. Formally trained as both an architect and urban designer, he specializes in placemaking and real estate strategies that turn visionary concepts into livable, vibrant environments. Known for his collaborative style, Jason leads cross-disciplinary teams and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver projects that align with design intent, budget, and schedule. Balancing creativity with technical precision, he builds consensus and creates places that foster connection and enhance everyday life. His previous roles include leadership positions at Gensler, HKS, SB Architects, KTGY, and RTKL.

  • Hospitality and Tourism Partner

    Jennifer Dohrmann-Alpert is an experienced consultant specializing in hospitality, real estate development, and tourism strategy. She has led market and feasibility studies for hotel, resort, and mixed-use projects across the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America,

    and her expertise spans site analysis, master planning, development programming, and financial modeling. Before consulting, Jennifer worked with the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism and held operational roles at top hospitality brands. She received her B.A. in Spanish and International Business from Georgetown University and earned a double Masters from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Management and their Institute for Public Administration. She is a fluent Spanish speaker who has lived and worked in Costa Rica, Mexico, England, and Puerto Rico.

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