Ghita Akkar is the founder and President of Highline Development, a Boston-based real estate development company. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Architecture Studies from MIT.

Originally from Morocco, Ghita lives in Boston’s South End with her husband and their three children, all of whom play and love squash. She has been actively involved in nonprofit, educational, and community organizations, including chairing the Annual Fund and serving on the Development Committee at Kingsley Montessori School, serving on the Spring Fundraising Committee for Room to Grow, serving on the board and zoning committee of the Ellis Neighborhood Association, and participating in a mentorship program for women at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Ghita is passionate about supporting organizations like SquashBusters that expand opportunities for young people through athletics, education, and mentorship.