Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - 2023

LEADERSHIP

Outgoing Chair: Gregory Swinton, NBBJ 
Co-Chairs: Scott Falkin, Falkin Associates and Amber Gregory, Holland Partner Group
Incoming Chair: Meru Belbayeva, Urban Renaissance Group
Board Liaison: Chris Beza, NBBJ and Tess Wakasugi-Don, GLY

VISION

Our vision is to build and develop a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within the commercial real estate industry in the Puget Sound. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is established to ensure that the chapter’s programming, events, and other activities reflect the cultural, gender, age, and other aspects of our diverse market. The focus is on acting as a resource and leveraging partnerships to attract and develop diverse talent industry-wide.

LONG-TERM GOALS

• Build board/chapter commitment to multicultural and diverse programming and policies and create best practices for application at the member and company level
• Actively recruit the next generation of diverse candidates to careers in commercial real estate
• Promote, plan and coordinate events that connect diverse members and support healthy careers and growth opportunities

GET INVOLVED 

• Sponsor Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Click here for sponsorship information. Contact us at [email protected] with questions.
• The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets at 12-1 p.m., the first Tuesday of the month. Contact us at [email protected] for information about joining; you must be a NAIOPWA member to serve on committees.