PGLRE #19: Diversifying the World of Commercial Real Estate with Jeanette Mena

Written By jessica Washington

On episode 19 of Pretty Girls Love Real Estate, I chat with Jeanette Mena, real estate rep for Starbucks and co-chair for Project REAP in New York City. Jeanette is incredibly passionate about increasing the diversity within the world of commercial real estate, which is still a laughably homogeneous industry.

During our conversation we discuss:

  • her experiences at different firms within the commercial real estate industry

  • how Project Reap has helped her and many others break into the industry

  • other nonprofit organizations and boards she leverages to advocate for diversity

  • her thoughts on ways to continue to attract and train diverse talent in the industry

Book suggestion: Unlearn by Humble the Poet

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