CHICAGO (April 20, 2020) – IREM’s Diversity and Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI) recognizes exceptional leaders in the real estate management profession from underrepresented groups. These individuals have demonstrated leadership at the chapter level and are making a significant impact on the profession and their community.
This year’s cohort of DISI leaders is made up of 10 exceptional women from around the globe:
- Jacqueline Knight, CPM® with Ackerberg in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Whitney Lane with Weingarten Realty in Phoenix, Arizona
- Kandace Massenburg with Jones Lang LaSalle in Washington D.C.
- Chianon Mutsiwegota with Texas Capital Partners in Phoenix, Arizona
- Khanyisile Nene, CPM® with Airports Company South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Karoline Peralta, ARM® with Virtue Properties in Boston, Massachusetts
- Michiko Sanchez, ARM® with Denver Housing Authority in Denver, Colorado
- Sarah Shezi, CPM® with Broll Property Group in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Shanicka Sudler with PropertyWize in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
“I’m honored to be recognized as one of IREM’s 2020 DISI Leaders. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive mentorship, and to grow my professional network, while I continue to pursue my CPM designation,” says 2020 DISI Leader, Whitney Lane. “I’m grateful to be a part of an organization that values diversity and promotes inclusion.”
“At IREM, we believe a diverse workforce increases creativity and performance, and we’re dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion across the real estate management profession,” says 2020 IREM President, Cheryl Gray, CPM®. “We’re excited to celebrate and recognize these members for their leadership and dedication to advancing underrepresented groups, while also enhancing their organizations’ performance. Congratulations to all!”
As a DISI leader, these women will benefit from professional mentoring from other IREM members, as well as receive access to training and education at the 2020 IREM Global Summit.
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