LEAD Mission Statement:
LEAD is our Employee Resource Group (ERG) committed to transforming the mortgage industry by developing future leaders, promoting equitable leadership, and elevating the perspective and experiences that fuel innovation, strengthen our organization, and drive business success.
Our Goals:
Celebrate Cultural Heritage
We spotlight and celebrate the rich diversity of our team through events and stories that highlight the contributions of various cultures.
Leadership Development
Our skill-building sessions focus on empowering members with the tools needed for career growth, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Community Conversations
We host open forums to explore important topics in diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering understanding and meaningful dialogue across our organization.
Volunteer and Social Events
We create opportunities for members to connect and give back to our communities by partnering with local organizations for social and volunteer activities.
Industry Partnerships:
LEAD partners with leading national real estate trade associations that advance sustainable homeownership and professional growth in Hispanic, Black and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), a nonprofit 501(c)6 trade association, is dedicated to advancing sustainable homeownership for the Hispanic community in America. NAHREP has a network of over 40,000 real estate professionals and 100 local chapters nationwide, hosting several national events per year and publishing multiple industry cornerstone reports annually and multimedia content.
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), founded in 1947, is America’s oldest minority professional trade association, dedicated to promoting democracy in housing. With local chapters nationwide, NAREB fosters the exchange of ideas among minority real estate professionals, focusing on education, certifications, and community leadership. The organization’s mission is rooted in advocating for equal housing opportunities and providing training that enhances the professional capabilities of its members.
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), founded in 2003, is a national trade organization dedicated to advancing homeownership opportunities within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. With chapters across the United States and Canada. AREAA connects real estate professionals through education, advocacy, and leadership development. Its mission focuses on expanding access to housing, strengthening industry representation, and equipping members with the insights and tools needed to better serve diverse communities.
Leadership
Joy Sinegar-Muñoz
Producing Branch Manager/VP of Mortgage Lending,
Chair of LEAD
Arlyn Kalinski
Executive Director of Emerging Markets,
Executive Sponsor of LEAD
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