10:00 AM Registration Opens
10:30 AM Welcome Remarks
Chuck Kasky, CEO, Maryland REALTORS®
Robin Abney Spivey, Chair, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Advisory Group
10:45 AM Keynote: Leah Rothstein, author, Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law
Leah Rothstein, co-author of Just Action, joins Maryland REALTORS® to examine the strategies outlined in her book for addressing and redressing residential segregation. Rothstein will discuss the importance of local community actions and provide practical examples of initiatives that can be undertaken to combat segregation and promote equality.
11:45 AM Buffet Lunch
12:45 PM Inclusive by Design: Real Estate Strategies for Serving Clients with Different Abilities
This session will explore the challenges faced by clients with different physical or neurological abilities in the homebuying or rental process. Panelists will discuss common barriers, misconceptions held by real estate professionals, and share impactful real-world experiences that highlight the importance of inclusive services.
Moderator: Tamika Thompson
Panelists: Terez Dorsey, Tiffany Matthews, Rachel Oslund, John Young
1:45 PM Break
2:00 PM Building Bridges: Combating Discrimination in the Real Estate Industry
This session will examine the various forms of bias and how they manifest in real estate practices. Members of this panel will discuss firsthand accounts from realtors who have faced discrimination and learn about their strategies for overcoming these challenges as well as discover effective approaches and policies that can foster a more inclusive and equitable environment for all stakeholders.
Moderator: Colette Massengale, Senior Policy Representative, Fair Housing, National Association of REALTORS®
Panelists: Jackie Garber, Jane Huelle, Iris McCollum
3:00 PM Closing Remarks – The One Thing
Robin Abney Spivey, Chair, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Advisory Group
3:30 PM Networking Event
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones while discussing the day’s takeaways in a beautiful outdoor setting.