ULI Celebrates Women’s History Month
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Women’s Leadership Initiative
The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) was established in 2011 as a program of the Urban Land Institute. Today it has an active Americas Executive Committee in addition to 40+ chapters in 8 countries around the world. The WLI leaders support local programming and initiatives, helping to increase both the number and visibility of more women leaders throughout ULI’s vast network.
The mission of the WLI is expressed in its four primary objectives:
- Promote the advancement of women, throughout their careers, as leaders in the real estate industry.
- Increase the number of women who serve in leadership positions in the real estate industry and in ULI.
- Increase the visibility of women leaders in the real estate industry and in ULI.
- Increase the number of women who are active ULI Full members, and support the development of young women members as leaders in ULI and in their professions.
The primary role of global WLI is to be the keeper of the mission, executing the current year’s work plan, working with ULI staff and leadership, and determining future strategies and initiatives.
“What I value most about WLI is its unwavering purpose and ongoing efforts to highlight and empower members through mentorship, accountability, and advocacy. My experience as a WLI leader has enabled me to level up in every way, personally and professionally, and I am excited for another 10 years of elevating our industry.”
- Marissa Feliciano
Director of Marketing and Communications, Jamboree Housing Corporation
ULI Annual Fund
Supporting the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) through annual giving is one of the most impactful ways to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the real estate industry. Unrestricted contributions to the ULI Annual Fund ensure that WLI has the resources to seize new opportunities and address unforeseen challenges to further the advancement of women in leadership positions across the built environment.
Donors may choose to designate their contribution specifically to the WLI program, making their gift personally meaningful, or provide an unrestricted donation with the confidence that it will support ULI’s most pressing priorities.