Defining DEI
DEI is the intentional creation and cultivation of safe spaces that amplify, celebrate, and embrace the unique makeup of every individual, no matter their ethnic background, their sexual orientation, their body type, their disability, or their economic status.

The REALTOR® Association of Prince William strives to be a leader in supporting and encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in real estate. In this effort, the Diversity Group was established to monitor and develop this mission.
Mission
In principle and in practice, PWAR values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation of its membership in its programs, products, and services. PWAR promotes involvement and expanded access to membership and leadership opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, or professional level. The organization provides leadership, training, and resources to accomplish this objective.
Goals
The REALTOR® Association of Prince William Diversity Group exists to advance the following goals:
- Increase association participation among diverse members at all levels of association involvement – local, State, and National.
- Encourage all qualified members to pursue association leadership by helping clarify and communicate the process and value of being involved in PWAR leadership.
- Integrate key stakeholder diversity groups into the life and mission of the association.
- Expand awareness of the diversity of REALTORS® among consumers and community groups.
- Have a positive impact on the cultural conversations related to diversity through education, exposure, and strategic partnerships.

Emma Artis
Merlyn Banks
Nguyen Banks
LuVerne Boes
Elsy-Rose Brazil
David Bridges
Jennifer Bridges
Dale Brundage
Margaret Burke
Marvette Cofield
Cathleen Connolly
William Coppa
Octavio Costa
Barbara Costa
Martha Eaheart
Aiyah Elrashidi
Alawia Emam
Victoria Esannason
Jim Evans
Mark Farag
Nancy Farischon
Irene Franklin
Deborah Ghassemi
Bradley Gibson
Pamela Gillin
Ally Goldwater
Beth Grant
Tammy Gray
Dwayne Griese
Poppy Guo
Kourtney Harris
J. Michael Hill
Tara Houston
Carla Holmes
Robert Hummer
Tiffany Izenour
Nancy Jean-Louis
Eric Johnson
Cheryl Kenny
William Lacy
Laura Lamb
Zonia Leon-Garcia
Soky Losada
Bonita Love
Ann Mallory
Teresa Maloney
Wayne Mattson
Patrick McLaughlin
Leanna Mersing
Liss Metzler
Thomas Millar
Heather Miller
Patrick Mirzayan
Karvasha Mitchell
Yassah Moore
Tariq Moorehead
Cindy Mullins
Michele Odems
Ellen Orlanda
Carmela Patrick
Fatima Pereira
Denise Powers
Lisa Preston-Kenton
Yvonne Reed-Carlock
Stephanie Reynolds
Tatiana Saldana Arias
Claudia Sarmiento
Meir Shvilberg
Harbir Singh
Lauren Smerbeck
Karen Smith
Wayne Steadman
Rebecca Straley
Jason Swaney
Stephen Tatum
Bouy Te
Tracy Terry
Christina Chapman Topoleski
Diane Varni
Jennifer Velesz
Kerry Vogel
Craig Wade
Larry Whitehead
David Woodman
Mark Worrilow
Angelo Wright
Sally Wright
Abdullah Yousefi
State and National Resources
National Association of Realtors®
Perception Institute
Korn Ferry: Race Matters Series
Resources from NAR
Learn the importance of DEI in real estate and how to make a positive impact.
Multicultural Allied Groups
Comprehensive research on the state of homeownership among diverse communities and the barriers they face.