Minority Businesses Team Together to Create COVID-19 Employee Safety Kits
2020vet, Inc., a California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) focused on hiring, developing and retaining military veterans and women, has partnered with Truline and Arbill who have specialized in safety products for over 75 years to offer an affordable COVID-19 Employee Safety Kit... - May 21, 2020
NAWRB & 2020vet, Inc. Win a Multi-Year Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Consulting Contract
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB), in collaboration with 2020vet, Inc., are pleased to announce they have won a three-year contract with a one year option. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M) contract to provide a bench of qualified speakers to conduct seminars on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) to public transit fixed-route operators across Los Angeles County. - May 07, 2020
NDILC Women Leader Principle #1 Acknowledge Trailblazer with Council Member Erica Courtney
NAWRB’s Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) recently introduced their Ten Women Leadership Principles, which they collectively created to help women in the workforce become more effective leaders at any stage of their careers, and empower other women to reach their full potential. This week, NDILC presents the first principle, “Acknowledge Trailblazers,” introduced by Erica Courtney, President of 2020vet and Zulu Time, U.S. Army Aviation Major, NATO Gender Advisor. - March 27, 2020
NDILC Introduces Ten Women Leadership Principles
NAWRB's Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) is proud to introduce their Ten Women Leadership Principles, which they collectively created to help women in the workforce become more effective leaders at any stage of their careers, and empower other women to reach their full potential. - March 04, 2020
NAWRB Welcomes Former UPS Vice President Kellie Aamodt to Its Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC)
Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) announces the addition of Kellie Aamodt, Former Vice President of Corporate Inside Sales at United Parcel Service (UPS), to its Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC), dedicated to raising the number of women leaders and growing... - February 02, 2020
NDILC Council Member Rachel Beam-Jares Promoted to Director of Loss Mitigation at Fannie Mae
Women in the Real Estate & Housing Ecosystem (NAWRB) is pleased to announce NAWRB Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) member Rachel Beam-Jares has been promoted to Director of Loss Mitigation, Single-Family Collateral Valuation, at Fannie Mae. Rachel is a valued asset to the... - November 06, 2019
NAWRB Introduces Weekly WHER Chat Series
In honor of the release of the 2019 NAWRB Women Housing Ecosystem Report (WHER), NAWRB invites the housing and real estate community to participate in the WHER Chat series to discuss key topics and themes in the report. Professionals and industry experts are encouraged to bring their unique perspective and overlooked problems or issues to create an informative and engaging dialogue regarding the dynamic ecosystem. - September 13, 2019
NAWRB Brought Together Senior Leadership Executives from Most Diverse Array of Industries in the Housing Ecosystem with a Gender Lens
The 2019 NAWRB 10th Anniversary Conference, Redefining Leadership, has passed, but for all the senior executive and industry expert participants, this is just the beginning of newfound relationships and forward-thinking dialogues that were formed during this informative and invigorating... - August 31, 2019
2019 NAWRB Redefining Leadership 10th Anniversary Conference – August 4-6th, 2019 at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena
NAWRB is honored to have Veronica Miracle, Reporter and Weekend Anchor for ABC7 Eyewitness News, as part of the Keynote Luncheon Mastermind Collaboration and Master of Ceremonies on Monday August 5th, 2019. Senior executives will witness and participate in a live discussion of the just released... - August 03, 2019
Announcing the NAWRB 2019 Leadership Award Winners
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) is proud to announce the winners of the NAWRB 2019 Leadership Awards. After weeks of reviewing incredible candidates, NAWRB narrowed it down to these exceptional women leaders who are utilizing their expertise, passion and drive to redefine... - July 05, 2019
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB): Bringing Communities & Industries Together for Greater Social Impact
NAWRB is all about the social impact and keeping both consumers and professionals in business and sustainable. From natural disasters, elder financial abuse, small business sustainability, technology human balance®, gender equality, access to capital and opportunity zones we are driving the resources of connectivity within the housing and real estate ecosystem. - December 12, 2018
NDILC Co-Founder Named as NFCC President and CEO
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) is proud to share The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®)’s announcement that Rebecca Steele has become the new President and CEO. Rebecca is a proven leader with extensive executive-level experience in retail financial services and mortgage lending with major financial services companies. - July 21, 2018
First Lady of Illinois Delivering Keynote Address at NAWRB Conference
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) is honored to announce that Diana Mendley Rauner, Ph.D., President of the Ounce of Prevention Fund and First Lady of Illinois, will deliver a Keynote Address during the 2018 NAWRB 5th Annual Conference, “Year of Women,” on July 29th-31st in Chicago, IL at The Standard Club. - July 07, 2018
Former IBM Fellow Dr. Chitra Dorai Joins NDILC
Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) proudly announces the addition of Dr. Chitra Dorai, Former IBM Fellow, Master Inventor, VP, CTO Cognitive Services, IBM Services, Member of IBM Industry Academy & Academy of Technology to its Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council... - June 15, 2018
Teresa Palacios Smith Joins NAWRB Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council
Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) announces the addition of Teresa Palacios Smith, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, HSF Affiliates LLC, to its Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC). The Council, founded in 2015, helps raise the number of C-suite women,... - May 06, 2018
NAWRB Announces New Name: Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce its new name, Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB), which accurately captures NAWRB’s expansive bandwidth as a leading voice for women in the housing and real estate ecosystem, and... - March 06, 2018
NAWRB's Riveting Effects of Women’s Sanctuaries
The state of women in the U.S. is great “on paper.” However, off paper, the situation is entirely complicated. From a 25 percent gender wage gap to a professional “boy’s club” that has systematically limited women’s careers one generation after the next, if we look away from the paper, the gender imbalances women face become apparent. - December 27, 2017
NAWRB Announces Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner. A real estate technology industry powerhouse, Ten-X recognizes the importance of growing the community of women and women-owned and small businesses in the housing... - April 25, 2017
Announcing NAWRB’s Certified Delegate Spokeswoman Program
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) has launched a national Certified Delegate Spokeswoman Program. - March 19, 2017
NAWRB to Presidential Candidates: What Are Your Plans Regarding the Oversight of Community and Local Banks?
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) would like to know presidential candidates’ plans regarding the oversight of community and local banks if they are elected. Compliance and regulations have enforced disproportionate strain and costs on small banks in recent... - October 14, 2016
NAWRB Adds Three New Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Members
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce their newest Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) members Min Alexander, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Services, Altisource; Tami Bonnell, CEO, EXIT Realty Corp. International; and Melanie... - August 25, 2016
Desirée Patno, NAWRB Founder and CEO, Selected as 2016 HousingWire Women of Influence
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce that Founder and CEO, Desirée Patno, has been selected as a 2016 HousingWire Women of Influence. Patno is one of only 43 women in the housing ecosystem honored with this award. This is the sixth year... - August 13, 2016
Presenting the 2016 NAWRB Roaring Twenty Winners
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce their 2016 Roaring Twenty Award Winners. The NAWRB Roaring Twenty Awards honor strong, passionate women in the housing ecosystem. These women are trailblazers setting a new standard and paving the way for... - July 25, 2016
NAWRB Launches Women’s Global Resource Center
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to present the NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center. The NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center provides a women’s depository for vendors and clients to grow their diverse spend and increase women’s... - May 14, 2016
SBA Selects Desiree Patno, NAWRB CEO - 2016 Women in Business Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Santa Ana District Office has selected Desirée Patno, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), as the 2016 Women in Business Champion of the Year Award. Patno was nominated for the award by Shideh... - April 27, 2016
Announcing NAWRB’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) Chairwoman
The NAWRB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) is proud to announce Rebecca Steele as their newly appointed chairwoman. Steele is the Founder and CEO of Steele Advisory and Services, LLC. and brings with her over 20 years as a financial industry expert working with the nation’s... - January 14, 2016
NAWRB Receives Approval as Freddie Mac HomeSteps Diversity Supplier
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) today announced it has been approved as a Freddie Mac HomeSteps Diversity Supplier. HomeSteps is the REO Sales division of Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), one of the nation’s largest sources of residential mortgage credit. - December 23, 2015
NAWRB Brings Women to the Forefront of the Historic Diversity and Inclusion Movement
Last month, the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) held its 2nd Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA seeking newfound ways of connecting resources and sharing best practices across women’s platforms while bringing women’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) to... - September 11, 2015
NAWRB and FabOverFifty Form Partnership to Promote Women Real Estate Entrepreneurs
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) has announced a marketing alliance with FabOverFifty, a leading lifestyle website for women 45+, to promote the services of women real estate entrepreneurs to the millions of women who are making decisions about renovating,... - May 29, 2015
NAWRB Welcomes New Member, Patty Arvielo, President of New American Funding
Patty Arvielo, President of New American Funding, has become one of the latest members of the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), adding to NAWRB’s collective voice for women in the housing economy. With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry,... - January 08, 2015
National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses Makes History
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) held their Inaugural Conference on October 27-29th in Long Beach, CA providing more national awareness, opportunities, and access to capital for women and women-owned businesses specializing in the housing economy. For the first... - November 15, 2014