Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI)

DISI Leaders

DISI is a career development program designed to support those pursuing their CPM^® certification. The program is open to IREM members and employees of AMO firms, with a focus on members of marginalized identities or backgrounds, U.S. residents only.

Established in 2009 as Diversity Scholars, the program was renamed DISI (Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative) in 2019. Thanks to a generous grant from the IREM Foundation, 10 DISI Leaders are selected each year.

Applications for the next DISI Leaders cohort opens in the fall.

DISI Mentors

A meaningful resource and large benefit of the DISI program is professional mentorship for the DISI Leaders. Through professional mentorship, DISI Leaders have a personal guide and resource to help them as they navigate their career goals and obtain the CPM certification.

Applications for the next DISI Leaders cohort opens in the fall.

Who's eligible to be a DISI Mentor?

Any IREM member in good standing can be a DISI Mentor, with applications prioritized from members who:

• Have CPM certification
• Have at least five years of professional experience
• Currently serve on an IREM standing committee or advisory council

Even if you don’t meet all the criteria but are interested in being a DISI Mentor, we encourage you to apply!

Questions? Contact diversity@irem.org.

Expectations and responsibilities of being a DISI Mentor

• Plan to meet with your DISI Leader at least four times throughout the year, including once at an IREM education event
• Invite your DISI Leader to at least one meeting of the IREM standing committee or advisory council on which you serve – if the meetings are open and attendance is allowed
• Be willing to share honestly and vulnerably about how to thrive and succeed
• Participate in a virtual DISI Mentor orientation
• Participate in two virtual DISI Mentor community calls

Benefits of Being a Mentor

• Personal and professional fulfillment at helping expand and diversify the profession of real estate management
• DISI Leaders and DISI Mentors are featured in an article in the JPM magazine
• DISI Leaders and DISI Mentors networking during an IREM education event
• Promo code for 50% registration to 2025 PropertyCon in Boston, MA

2025 DISI Mentor timeline

Questions?
Contact us at diversity@irem.org.

The IREM Foundation is a proud partner of this program.