Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Recent updates

Diverse group of people putting a puzzle together — DEI Advisory Council

The DEI Advisory Council works on a national level to support execution of IREM’s DEI strategy and its impact, Applications for the 2025 DEI Advisory Council will open in the Spring.
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Headshots of the 10 chosen 2024 DISI Leaders — 2024 DISI Leaders

View the 10 individuals selected to participate in the 2024 DISI Leaders program.
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IREM DEI Excellence Award

Sharón Turner, CPM^® was announced as the recipient of the 2024 IREM DEI Excellence Award at the 2024 Global Summit.
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DISI Program expansion

The IREM DISI Program was expanded in 2023 to be more inclusive.
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Man listening to a podcast while working on a computer — DISI Mentor and Leader (podcast)

Listen to the program experience of RaN’ae Bacon, CPM^®, ARM^®, a DISI Mentor, and Maria Richardson, a DISI Leader.
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Action and outreach

IREM Foundation
The IREM Foundation proudly supports real estate management professionals from underrepresented populations through grants, scholarships, and events that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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A man and woman smiling while walking down stairs — DEI Ambassadors
Sponsored by IREM’s DEI Advisory Council, the DEI Ambassadors offers a new way for chapter leaders interested in DEI to get involved. The program is open to any chapter leader and completely voluntary.
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Student outreach
The student outreach program, Building Careers in Property/Real Estate Management, was designed to meaningfully engage students 18+ with careers in real estate/property management.
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Courses

IREM is a leading voice in property management education, including courses that emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion. We offer courses, webinars, and Skill Badges designed to help members and nonmembers address the evolving challenges of fostering inclusive and equitable property management practices.

Whether you are looking for general courses on DEI or looking to explore specific topics like ESA processing or inclusive language, IREM's library of DEI-focused courses have you covered.

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A young man and older woman smiling while bumping fists — Leveraging Generation Strengths for Organizational Effectiveness

Diverse group of people looking at a laptop — Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diverse group of people sitting at meeting table — IREM Skill Badge: Cultivating DEI Initiatives

Diverse group of people laughing and smiling — 5 Tips for Inclusive Language

Diversity & inclusion succession initiative (DISI)

IREM's equitable career development program

The DISI program, sponsored by the IREM Foundation, empowers future leaders in real estate management. Each year, 10 participants are selected to be DISI Leaders and receive mentorship, career guidance, and support in earning their CPM certification.

DISI Mentors play a key role in shaping the next generation of property managers. They meet with their chosen DISI Leader, industry leaders, share career insights, and provide access to IREM committees or advisory councils.

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JPM^® / IREM blog

IREM is dedicate to equipping its members and the broader industry with resources to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into property management practices. Its two flagship publications, the Journal of Property Management and the IREM blog, spotlight critical DEI topics and strategies.

The Journal of Property Management, published bimonthly, is a trusted educational resource for nearly 20,000 leaders in commercial and residential management. Complementing this, the IREM blog delivers timely educational content and organizational updates, offering ongoing insights into advancing DEI in the industry.

Journal of Property Management

IREM blog