Team Yangtze - Covering Homes in Washington, D.C. & Maryland
Contact Team Yangtze: yangtze@globetrotterproperties.com
Michele Torrecilla - Property Manager & Team Lead (Washington, D.C.) Contact:yangtze@globetrotterproperties.com
Michele was raised in Potomac, Maryland before attending and graduating from Tufts University in Medford, MA. After a brief stint in NYC, she earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England in Keene, NH. She spent the next three years teaching English as a second language to middle schoolers and college students in South Korea, the motherland of her parents. Upon returning to NYC, she worked for Kaplan International as the Academic Director of English Language Programs where she met her husband, a native of Spain. After moving to Atlanta, GA for her husband’s work, Michele worked for Cultural Awareness International as a Relocation Consultant, helping expatriates find housing, settle into Atlanta and adjust to living in the US. She happily returned back near her hometown in Maryland to be closer to her aging parents. Michele is also a certified yoga instructor and the lucky mother of two wonderful children.
Brenda Zaidman - Property Manager (Washington, D.C.) Contact:yangtze@globetrotterproperties.com
Brenda grew up in Baltimore, Md (making her a lifelong Orioles fan!). After living in Wyoming and Manhattan, she moved to Washington, D.C., and has happily called it home for over 20 years. Brenda’s love of real estate started with her career in television production. She worked on many home improvement shows and got a behind the scenes look at the way the housing market operated. In 2004, Brenda earned her degree in Pastry Arts. Brenda has worked as a professional baker and culinary instructor for the past 15 years in some of DC’s finest bakeries and restaurants. She loves spending time in the kitchen and the outdoors with her husband, two kids and dog. She also enjoys going for runs, mystery television shows and spending as much time by the water as possible.
Bobby Long- Property Manager (Washington, D.C.) Contact:yangtze@globetrotterproperties.com
Bobby is originally from Idaho where he grew up and attended Boise State University before joining the US Navy. Serving our country for nearly 30 years granted Bobby the opportunity to live and work in multiple locations in the US and abroad. He met his diplomat wife in Afghanistan and together they have continued feeding his love for travel, with postings in Europe and Africa. Bobby has many exciting hobbies like all things fitness, dog training, restoring classic cars and motorcycles, photography, and he has extensive experience remodeling houses in the DC area. Now that he’s back in DC he is looking forward to putting his life experiences and “ready to serve” attitude into good use helping GTP associates, homeowners, and tenants alike. He has a BS in Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies, an AA in Health Science Technology, and he is a certified Master Health and Wellness Coach.
Sanja Acimovic - Property Manager (Maryland & Washington, D.C.) Contact:yangtze@globetrotterproperties.com
Sanja is originally from Niš, Serbia, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the University of Niš. Following her education, she worked as a high school teacher for three years before moving to the United States. She started working as a Coordinator within the Human Resources department of a commercial pool management company. While there she developed a deep understanding of the DMV area. She has a passion for traveling and understands the many responsibilities, joys and struggles associated with managing a property from far away. She and her husband currently manage a property in their hometown and have been doing so for five years. Sanja is an active member of the local Serbian community and volunteers every Sunday teaching Serbian to children. She loves nature and enjoys ending a day of hiking or skiing with a glass of wine. Sanja lives in Bethesda, MD with her husband and baby daughter.
Lotta Nelson - Property Manager (Washington, D.C.) Contact:yangtze@globetrotterproperties.com
Lotta was born and raised in Lund, Sweden. She studied at the University of Lund where she earned her Masters in Sociology. After getting married, Lotta moved to NYC. She lived there for seven years working as a recruiter for various financial companies. Next, Lotta spent a few years in London where she worked in the HR office at Volunteer Services Overseas. Her husband's work then took them to Abuja, Nigeria where they lived for nine years. During this time Lotta worked with the U.S. Embassy as a Coordinator for a Small-Grant program and as an Economic Assistant. She was also part of the American International School of Abuja’s Board of Directors. Lotta is currently living in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending lots of time with her family and friends.