Meet the Newsmakers: Jessica

Championing Diversity and Inclusion

By RISMedia Staff

Many of this year’s Newsmakers are leading the charge to expand diversity and inclusion at their companies, within the real estate industry, and throughout the communities they serve. Here are just a few of those who are striving to make a difference.

CRUSADERS Jessica Edgerton

Executive Vice President of Operations | Corporate Counsel Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) •In 2020, Edgerton took on the role of overseeing LeadingRE’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. •Under her leadership, LeadingRE is building alliances with inclusivity-based organizations, developing new plans to support members in their diversity recruitment efforts, creating an information coop for members and expanding its library of fair housing resources.

“As business leaders, we must be intentional about making this an inclusive profession.”

- JESSICA EDGERTON CRUSADERS Fara Captain

Broker/Owner, Captain & Co. Real Estate, LLC •A member of the Tennessee

REALTORS® Diversity committee,

Captain offers two courses on inclusivity: “How to Be an Inclusive REALTOR®” and “How to Be an Inclusive Leader.” •In 2020, she produced a series of video posts on Facebook called

“Unpacking the ‘R’ Word” that drew from her own experiences and included links for resources and a place for honest discussion. CRUSADERS Anthony Hitt

President & CEO, Engel & Völkers Americas •Hitt led Engel & Völkers to become the first corporate partner of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. •He will serve on the sponsor advisory board, which will focus on long-term strategy, public policy and industry trends.

“We are so proud of our inclusive culture that continues to grow because of organizations such as the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.”

- ANTHONY HITT

To meet all 300 of RISMedia’s 2021 Newsmakers, please visit RISMedia.com/ 2021-Newsmakers.

Stay tuned as we’ll be announcing our 2022 Newsmakers in an upcoming edition!

Save the Date: RISMedia’s Power Broker & Newsmakers Reception & Dinner

On Nov. 12, RISMedia will be honoring it’s 2021 Power Brokers and Real Estate Newsmakers during a gala event at the San Diego Marriott. Contact dryan@rismedia.com for more information on attending.

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