NAIOP Arizona
  • About Us
    • 2023 Board of Directors >
      • Past Chairmen
    • Staff
    • Chapter Awards
    • News & Media
    • Responsible Drinking Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Member Login
    • Join Now
    • Information
    • Company Directory
  • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Benefits
    • Platinum Plus
    • Platinum
    • Gold
    • Silver
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Best of NAIOP
    • Education
    • Chapter Events Photo Gallery
    • Signature Events Photo Gallery
  • Public Policy
    • Legislative Priorities
    • Policy Blog
    • Political Action Committee
  • Developing Leaders
    • About Developing Leaders
    • Young Professionals Group
    • Universities
    • DL Photo Gallery
  • Diversity Equity Inclusion
    • Resources
    • Mission & Vision
    • Partnerships & Programs
  • About Us
    • 2023 Board of Directors >
      • Past Chairmen
    • Staff
    • Chapter Awards
    • News & Media
    • Responsible Drinking Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Member Login
    • Join Now
    • Information
    • Company Directory
  • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Benefits
    • Platinum Plus
    • Platinum
    • Gold
    • Silver
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Best of NAIOP
    • Education
    • Chapter Events Photo Gallery
    • Signature Events Photo Gallery
  • Public Policy
    • Legislative Priorities
    • Policy Blog
    • Political Action Committee
  • Developing Leaders
    • About Developing Leaders
    • Young Professionals Group
    • Universities
    • DL Photo Gallery
  • Diversity Equity Inclusion
    • Resources
    • Mission & Vision
    • Partnerships & Programs

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
  • 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 ​
Picture

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

Picture
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.  

Picture
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.
naiop_az_-_develop_your_career_sponsor_opps__2_.pdf
File Size: 3028 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


  • 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)
HBSA
Kristina Cutillo
Jennifer Villalobos
Jennifer, Kristina & Vicente
HBSA students
Vicente Ruiz

Committee Members

  • Candace Rosauro, Layton Construction (Committee Chair)
  • Alberto Caballero, Western Retail Advisors
  • Issie Castillo, LGE DesignBuild
  • Kristina Cutillo, Cushman & Wakefield
  • ​Tino Hernandez, Willmeng Construction
  • Steve Jordan, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
  • Jim Mahoney, Trammell Crow Company  ​
  • ​Peggy Maxwell, Plaza Companies 
  • Francesca Miller, SBD Contracting Services
  • Paris Naqvi, Goodmans Interior Structures
  • Stirling Pascal, Lee & Associates Arizona
  • Cameron Robb, APS
  • Jennifer Villalobos, Sharp Construction 
  • Eric Whitehurst, Kimley-Horn 
  • Amanda Zakarov
  • Sara Yehia, Kenzy Architects

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.
 Copyright NAIOP - Arizona.  All Rights Reserved.
4742 N. 24th St. Suite A150 | Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 230-1645 | naiopaz@naiopaz.org
 | sitemap
MemberClicks