The DEI Committee works to ensure that chapter programming, events and other activities reflect our diverse market, with a focus on acting as a resource and leveraging partnerships to attract and develop diverse talent industry-wide. ​

Resources

Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations 

• Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Tucson Hispanic Chamber
• Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce
• American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona
• Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona 
• National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Arizona 
• African American Real Estate Professionals  ​

Student Organizations and Scholarships 

• Arizona State University – Hispanic Business Student Association ​​
• NAIOP and Prologis Inclusion in CRE Scholarship ​​
• NAIOP Diversity Student Scholarship
• Project Destined - Virtual internship program in real estate for diverse high school and college students

Toolkits and Guides for Employers

• NAIOP Corporate’s Diversity Resource Center 
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce – Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit for Business 
• Step-by-Step Guide to Workplace Diversity through Recruitment 
• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Speakers

• Joe Gerstandt – Diversity & Inclusion speaker
• Bernadette Smith - The Equality Institute

​LGBTQ

• ONE Community ​

Vision Statement ​

Commercial real estate is an industry with rewarding career opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or disability status. NAIOP Arizona is a leader in providing resources for employers to improve workforce diversity and create inclusive workplaces. NAIOP Arizona provides opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to learn about and embark upon careers in commercial real estate (CRE).  ​

Mission Statement

NAIOP Arizona’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will work towards achieving our stated vision through: 

• Education and resources for NAIOP member companies that want to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce and create an inclusive workplace culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all CRE professionals 
  
• Chapter programming that builds commitment to diversity and connects members from under-represented groups to opportunities for career growth 
  
• Partnerships with high schools and post-secondary educational institutions to introduce students from under-represented backgrounds to careers in CRE  
  

Programs and Events

Read about our recent April event featured in Commercial Executive Magazine here!

Committee Members

• Candace Rosauro, Layton Construction (Committee Chair)
• Azim Hameed, Sherman & Howard LLC 
• Tino Hernandez, Willmeng Construction
• Steve Jordan, Ryan Companies US, Inc.  
• Peggy Maxwell, Plaza Companies 
• Francesca Miller, SBD Contracting Services
• Stirling Pascal, Lee & Associates Arizona
• Jennifer Villalobos, Sharp Construction 
• Danny White, Danny White Painting
• Eric Whitehurst, Kimley-Horn 

Get Involved

If you’re passionate about DEI and want to be more involved by participating on the DEI Committee, please contact the NAIOP staff at (602) 230-1645.