The Diversity & Inclusion Committee is an iniative launched by the Alumni for the Center for Real Estate (ACRE) board in early 2021. This sub-committee strives to implement a vision for diversity in real estate through outreach, communication and events.
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Impact Vision
program representation with a sense of urgency/immediacy.
3. Increase diversity of program leadership (boards, faculty, lead speakers).
4. University to serve as a catalyst for employers to successfully implement healthy diverse work environments.
#PAst events
NC Women’s Affordable Housing Network Lunch & Learn, December 2021
On December 9, 2021, director of the MSRE program, Daniel Wright, and D&I co-chair, Liz Ward, participated in a lunch & learn on higher education opportunities in Real Estate in North Carolina. In addition to UNCC, this virtual event also featured representatives from UNC-Chapel Hill Department of City & Regional Planning and UNC-Greensboro Center for Housing Policy. You can access the recording here.
#CREFUTURE, March 2021
On March 19, 2021, the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate along with the ACRE board hosted the Spring 2021 #CREfuture. This virtual event featured a panel discussion on the future of Diversity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate. Young professionals in the field discussed their experiences and ways to improve in this timely discussion.
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To learn more about ACRE's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and our efforts please contact Liz Ward.
Contact Information
Liz Ward
Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
(704) 806-7957
liz@giveimpact.org