Founder

HILDA ABBOTT
Founder & CEO | RudHil Companies & RudHil Commercial
Commercial Real Estate Strategist | Advocate for Economic Empowerment
Visionary Leadership in Commercial Real Estate
Hilda Abbott is the Founder and CEO of RudHil Companies and RudHil Commercial, the first Hispanic female-owned, minority-certified commercial real estate brokerage in Georgia. With more than 24 years of experience, she has brokered, led, and managed over $800 million in commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate transactions.
In addition to her brokerage and consulting expertise, Hilda is an active real estate investor with direct involvement in multiple commercial and residential developments, including new construction, mixed-use projects, and affordable housing initiatives. Her investment experience gives her clients a strategic edge when navigating today’s complex real estate market.
Awards & Honors
- Hall of Fame Inductee, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – 2024
- Hispanic Business Woman of the Year, GHCC – 2020
- LATINA Style Entrepreneur of the Year – 2019
- Hispanic Latino Heritage Emblem Award, Gwinnett County – 2023
- 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia – 2020–2023
- Georgia Minority Business Association Heritage Award – 2023
- NAHREP Top 250 Nationwide & Top 100 Southeast Region – 2022 & 2023
- Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Over $30 Million Club – 2022 & 2023
- Diamond Award, Northeast Metro Atlanta Association of Realtors – 2021
Boards & Leadership Roles
- Leadership Council Member, National Small Business Association (NSBA) – 2024
- Board of Directors, TruFund Financial Services, Inc. – 2025
- Board of Directors, Latina LEADS – 2024
- Board of Directors, Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors – 2023
- Board of Directors, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce -2022
- Chairwoman, Reclaim Gwinnett Place Mall Community Partners Advisory Board-2022
- Co-Chair, Hispanic Business Center (HBC), Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce -2020-2024
- Former Board Member, Latin American Association- 2021-2022
- Former Director-at-Large, NAHREP Atlanta-2023
Certifications & Qualifications
- Georgia Qualifying Real Estate Broker
- Certified WOSB | MBE | WBE | DBE
- Certified Asbestos Class III – Triangle Environmental Consultants
- Certified Occupancy Specialist – National Center for Housing Management
- Accredited Resident Manager
- ADU Specialist Certification – 2025
- Currently pursuing National Commercial Building Contractor License
Education & Training
- Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate, Georgetown University
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Saint Leo University
- Executive Leadership Certificate, Emory Goizueta Business School
- Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Institute, GHCC
Community Impact
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
- Autism Speaks
- Annual School Supply Drives in the Dominican Republic
A Legacy of Mentorship and Representation
Beyond Real Estate
When she’s not advising clients or mentoring agents, Hilda enjoys traveling, supporting nonprofit initiatives, and spending time with her four beloved furbabies. Her life’s work is rooted in a single mission: to open doors for others and build generational wealth through access, education, and real estate strategy.












Connect with Hilda
- Based in Atlanta, Georgia
- info@rudhil.com
Book a Consultation with Hilda Abbott
Schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss real estate investment, commercial strategy, or speaking opportunities.