Meet the Team
We are a women-owned real estate development firm specializing in mixed-use, urban infill projects in the Puget Sound region. By partnering with both public and private organizations, we bring projects to life that maximize value for our clients and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Tejal Pastakia
Managing Partner
In 2010, Tejal founded Pastakia + Associates, LLC to focus on urban infill mixed-use development in the Puget Sound region. Guided by a philosophy of adopting best practices, she has led the firm in delivering a diverse portfolio of mixed-use and public projects.
Over the past 25 years, Tejal has developed and built more than 7,500 housing units and over 250,000 square feet of commercial and neighborhood retail space. With a foundation in architecture and urban design, she approaches real estate with an emphasis on enhancing communities, advancing sustainability, and creating places where people can live, work, and play for generations.
Her expertise spans urban mixed-use, mixed-income, historic renovation, and adaptive reuse redevelopment. She brings deep knowledge of sustainable development practices, public/private partnerships, and innovative financing strategies—including HUD 220/221(d)(4) financing, bond financing, and private equity structures.
Tejal also contributes her leadership beyond her firm. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for NAIOP Puget Sound and on the board of the University of Washington’s Runstad Department of Real Estate. She previously served on the Board of Bellwether Housing, the region’s leading affordable housing provider, and on the Board of Trustees at Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (SAAS).
Tejal is currently leading the Fall Term for the Commercial Real Estate Certificate program at the University of Washington.
Leslie Haza
Partner
Leslie brings over 25 years of experience in real estate development and asset management across residential, office, and hospitality sectors. Over the last decade as a partner, she focuses on creating projects that elevate community life and deliver meaningful placemaking experiences throughout the Puget Sound region that are financially sound.
Previously, as Finance and Administrative Officer at Mack Urban, Leslie oversaw financing for more than 2,000 housing units in Seattle and Los Angeles. She coordinated investment strategies across Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle, providing underwriting, market research, and due diligence for projects ranging from residential communities to hospitality developments worldwide.
Her expertise includes development underwriting, acquisition analysis, bid coordination, market research and asset management. This broad skill set enables her to evaluate opportunities at both the project and portfolio levels, ensuring that each investment aligns with long-term financial and community goals.