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 50+ chapters in 8 countries around the world. WLI Americas supports local programming and initiatives, helping to increase the number and visibility of more women leaders throughout ULI’s cast network and in the professional industry.
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.
“As a member of the WLI Americas Executive Committee, I’ve had a unique vantage point to see the intentionality behind everything WLI does. What stands out most to me is how strategically WLI identifies the initiatives it supports and delivers. I’ve seen firsthand how our programs empower women and create long-term change.“
- Anne-Sophie Hall
Senior Associate, Gensler
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.
“I have donated and will continue to donate to WLI because WLI gives women professionals the resources that they need to develop to be senior executives in the real estate industry. I take great pride in knowing that my support helps to facilitate their success.” Barry Moss