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Chicago & Midwest  + Downtown  + Office  |  March 28, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

DePaul to Host Real Estate and Finance DEI Conference

DePaul University’s Department of Finance & Real Estate is hosting its inaugural DEI Conference, “Breaking Barriers: Transforming Real Estate and Finance Institutions through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” on Tuesday, April 2, at its downtown campus.

The event, at 1 E. Jackson Blvd. will feature a keynote presentation, a panel discussion, and a networking reception. HP Sori, a commercial real estate professional and currently the Florida CRE Market Manager at TD Bank, established an endowment at DePaul University to host an annual DEI conference for the Finance and Real Estate industries. Avis Devine, Associate Professor at York University, will deliver the keynote address.

The panelists will share experiences, personal success stories, research findings, and innovative ideas related to DEI in the finance and real estate sectors of business. According to a recent CoreNet Global report, 96% of commercial real estate firms have DEI strategies.

Join the leaders and dealmakers when they explore the most important topics and trends at Connect Midwest: Multifamily, Affordable, Student & Senior Housing Trends on June 4, 2024, at the W-Chicago, City Center Hotel, Chicago, IL. Register to attend to network with the best in the industry and sit in on discussions you won’t hear anywhere else. Early Bird Registration Ends April 19. 

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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