40 Under 40 Class of 2018

Amanda Abramson

Realtor, Cohn & Co. Real Estate; Age 31; Education: BS, Keene State College

Amanda Abramson

Amanda Abramson

Abramson grew up on a 100-acre sheep farm and was involved in 4-H throughout her life. She attended high school at Northfield Mount Hermon and college at Keene State. Abramson has always felt the need to be involved in her local community and has carried that sentiment through to her career as a local Realtor, where she was Top Producer of the Year at Cohn & Co. in 2017. She currently lives on a farm in Greenfield with her husband, Sam, and two dogs.

What did you want to be when you grew up? A professional athlete.

How do you define success? Being financially stable while living the life I love.

What three words best describe you? Passionate, energetic, determined.

What do you like most about Western Massachusetts? The beautiful landscape.

Who has been your best mentor, and why? My father. He has an unbelievable moral compass and work ethic, and loves his community.

What actress would play you in a movie about your life? Jennifer Lawrence.

What are you passionate about? Animal welfare.

Whom do you look up to, and why? My older sister. She is the wisest, most grounded person I know.

What will work colleagues say at your funeral? It’s so quiet now.

What person, past or present, would you like to have lunch with, and why? Jane Goodall. Her work in animal advocacy is amazing, and she has acted on her passion for animal welfare all over the world.