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December 11, 2019
At both the 2019 Spring Meeting in Nashville, and Fall Meeting in Washington D.C., programming and discussion focused on diversity and inclusion within the real estate industry. The Urban Land Institute’s global board has continued to emphasize the importance of developing programs that reach out to people of color and women.
Our ULI North Texas Membership Committee, in partnership with ULI NEXT, is developing a new member liaison program with the Real Estate Associate Program (“REAP”) which is intended to encourage talented minority professionals to become active ULI members and support their growth in the real estate industry.
A NOTE FROM OUR CHAIR:
Steve Modory, ChampionULI North Texas District Council Chair
Dear ULI Member,
As members of Urban Land Institute, we have a new and significant opportunity to help ULI promote industry diversity. It requires just an hour or two of your time (or more if you want). Your role is to help graduates of the REAP program for minorities in real estate become involved in ULI. Details are in the letter below from our ULINT NEXT co-leader, Leander Johnson.
This opportunity is primarily intended for our ULI NEXT members (all members ages 35-45) but any committed member is welcome to participate.
I am volunteering and I hope you will join me.
ULI Members |
Have you ever wanted to make an impact in ULI but didn’t know how?
Well, here’s your chance!
As ULI continues to encourage diversity and inclusion within our membership and the real estate industry, ULI’s global board has emphasized the development of programs that reach out to people of color and women.
The ULI North Texas’ Membership Committee, in partnership with ULI NEXT, is developing a new member liaison program with the Real Estate Associate Program (“REAP”) that is intended to encourage talented minority professionals to become active ULI members and support their growth in the real estate industry.
What is REAP? (Real Estate Associate Program)
REAP is an industry-backed, market-driven program that serves as a bridge between talented minority professionals and commercial real estate companies looking for talent. REAP’s recruiting process is highly selective, attracting students who have made their mark in other fields such as architecture, accounting, banking, construction, engineering, financial analysis, information systems, law, and sales.
See more about Project REAP by visiting their website.
Who are some of REAP’s supporters and sponsors?
REAP is supported by the industry’s leading companies and trade associations like ULI, NAIOP, ICSC, BOMA, Duke Realty, CBRE, JPMC, CCIM, and many more.
What is a ULI Liaison, and how can you get involved?
ULINT’s Membership Committee and ULI NEXT leadership will review the REAP graduates to match ULI Liaison volunteers with REAP students.
Each ULI Liaison will:
- Contact the assigned REAP student and have an introductory meeting at the Liaison’s discretion (coffee, breakfast, lunch, etc.)
- Share ULI information such as programs, educational resources, and personal experiences along with any professional guidance you wish to offer.
- Invite graduate to attend an upcoming ULI event and assist with networking opportunities with other ULI members.
As a former REAP graduate, I understand the importance of establishing relationships and getting plugged in early. We would love for you to consider becoming a ULI Liaison, as your participation will be critical to the program’s success.
Many of our executive-level Advisory Board members have already volunteered, and we appreciate your commitment and participation.
If you would like to make an impact, please click the button below to be matched up with your REAP graduate today!
Thank you;
Leander Johnson – Co-Chair, ULI NEXT
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Cc:
Chris Guice – Chair, ULI NEXT
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Sean Miller – Chair, Membership Committee
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