IREM’s commitment to diversity

It’s our recognition that everyone in the real estate management profession has a voice and there is a need to honor the diversity of our community. It’s our promise to provide value that makes a difference in the lives of all stakeholders. In July, 2021, IREM established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and roadmap to provide IREM with an overall direction and DEI vision that supports the IREM brand.

Our vision is a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment that continues to embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity. We will be better tomorrow than we are today.

DEI Strategy and Roadmap

To be intentional about the implementation of the DEI strategy, five workstreams were developed to ensure DEI is embedded in all the work IREM does. The vision and definitions above will help to continue to guide the work we do in each of these areas.

Recognition, action, and outreach

• Outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Sponsoring organization of the Association Forum’s Welcoming Environment initiative research and summit
• IREM Foundation Diversity Outreach Scholarship assists individuals from underrepresented population groups with the cost of tuition associated with achieving an IREM certification.
• The Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI) recognizes IREM members from underrepresented groups in the real estate management profession who have demonstrated leadership skills at the chapter level, an interest in advancing their leadership skills at the national level, and in advancing their property management careers using IREM networking. Thanks to a generous grant from the IREM Foundation, 10 qualified candidates are selected each year.