Diversity Equity Inclusion

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

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

Speakers

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

Partnerships

NAIOP Arizona is a proud sponsor of the Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA) at Arizona State University.

The mission of the HBSA is to prepare students to be future leaders, serve their communities, promote diversity and create a progressive learning environment. HBSA is committed to the continued development of its membership by providing leadership development and educational activities.

We are delighted to partner with Junior Achievement of Arizona to provide a 6-week course on Real Estate Development & the Built Environment to students at Gateway Early College High School. This program is designed to introduce students from under-represented backgrounds to careers in commercial real estate and to provide education on how the development process works.

Programs and Events

Develop Your Career with NAIOP hosted by Cousins Properties

Thursday, January 18, 2023 - 4:00 -6:00 PM
100 Mill, Tempe, AZ
DEI-focused career mixer for is designed for ASU students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in commercial real estate. The event will feature (19) leading commercial real estate companies with available employment and internship opportunities.
Hosted by Cousins Properties.

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Hispanic Business Students Association

42nd Annual Recruitment & Career Exposition
October 4th 2021, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Arizona State University, Virtually via Zoom

5th General Meeting - Sponsored by NAIOP Arizona
October 27, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Arizona State University
Speakers:
Jennifer Villalobos (Sharp Construction), Kristina Cutillo (Cushman & Wakefield) & Vicente Ruiz (Trammell Crow Company)