Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee
MISSION
DEIA’s mission is to empower and support San Francisco real estate practitioners in order to create a level playing field for all people and eliminate discrimination, by fostering education and mentorship, creating a sustainable community, and advocating for fair housing.
VISION
To create a real estate sector that is free from discrimination.
PILLARS
Fostering Education & Mentorship
We provide the right kind of support to equip and elevate People of Color and marginalized individuals to enter and stay in real estate; raise awareness of issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion; and educate the real estate community and community at large.
Creating Sustainable Community
We want to create a community of like-minded people that reflects the diversity of San Francisco and where everyone can integrate into and flourish in the real estate market now and in the future.
Advocating for Fair Housing
We identify discriminatory and illegal practices and provide reporting channels and support in order to advocate for positive change within the real estate community.
Dennis Eison
Chair
Ashlee Johnson
Vice Chair
Education and Events
The mission of the Education and Events Committee is to create inspired content that adds value beyond that which individual brokerages can offer, design thoughtful events that bring members together in the spirit of camaraderie and highlight the best SFAR has to offer in collaboration with other committees. We learn from and support anti-racist practices brought to light by the Diversity Committee, we celebrate and lead with YPN, we promote the Government Affairs agenda and help get out the vote (!) and we bring awareness to the Forms and MLS platforms.
Jeremy Davidson
Chair
Steve Sacks
Vice Chair
Executive
The Executive Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors. It reviews and makes recommendations on items appearing on the agendas for the Board of Directors meetings, including recommendations of the Association’s committees. The committee also may conduct such activities as may from time to time be assigned to it by the Board of Directors. In addition, the Executive Committee has authority to act for the Board of Directors in carrying out the policies and activities of the Association between meetings of the Board of Directors. The Association president acts as chair of the Executive Committee. The committee is comprised of the officers of the corporation. Further, the president may appoint two additional members from the Board of Directors who has a record of involvement in Association committees, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
Luis Moran
Chair
Global Business Council
The Global Business Council is dedicated to globally themed education, programming, and networking for our members. The council, comprised of volunteers and staff liaisons, takes the lead in planning global programs, hosting CIPS courses, and collaborating with neighboring boards to build awareness among members of the global business opportunities that surround them. The council acts as a REALTOR®-driven community organization, helping REALTORS® build partnerships with globally-minded businesses, mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other relevant local entities.
Lily Lai
Chair
Oleg Verbitski
Vice Chair
Government Relations
This committee reviews legislative proposals and recommends positions on them to the Board of Directors, coordinates member involvement in both issue and candidate-related campaigns, interviews candidates for public office (state and local) and recommends endorsements to the board of directors. It meets when business requires. The committee also supplements the efforts of the Association staff to support/oppose various legislative issues and ballot measures on which the Association has stated positions, and support candidates for public office endorsed by the Association.
Terrence Jones
Chair
Tina Wong
Vice Chair
Grievance
This committee reviews alleged violations of the Code of Ethics by members and refers cases warranting hearing to the Professional Standards Panel.
Jodi Halldorson
Chair
Managers Council
Managers Council facilitates the sharing of information among managing brokers; discusses problems, trends and market conditions; and fosters a cooperative and collaborative working environment among managing brokers. Meets quarterly except July and August. Assigns as liaison to select committees to both provide input from the Managers Council and provide information to the Managers Council on subjects being discussed by these committees. Holds quarterly meetings that address issues in real estate brokerage. Through strategic planning, provides the Board of Directors with the Managers Council’s perspective on how the Association can remain relevant and vital in the future. Reports to the Board of Directors quarterly on the work of the Council and presents recommendations for the Board of Directors to consider.
Vanessa Gamp
Chair
Jeannie Gant
Vice Chair
MLS and Technology
The MLS and Technology Committee is responsible for making sure the MLS meets the needs of San Francisco REALTORS®, and is recognized as a strong partner in the entire San Francisco Bay Area. This committee is comprised of 20 volunteers and 2 staff liaisons and make recommendations for rules changes, product implementations and new projects.
Ashley Petty
Chair
Mike Yrazabal
Vice Chair
Past Presidents Council Task Force
Eugene Pak
Chair
Professional Standards
Valerie Ho
Chair
Curt Cournale
Vice Chair
Standard Forms
The Standard Forms Committee empowers agents by giving them the tools and education to represent their clients that recognize the legal and practical realities of selling and buying real estate in San Francisco.
Arthur Meirson
Chair
Michael Barnacle
Vice Chair
Young Professionals Network
Dedicated to member education, awareness, and networking. Our goals are that REALTORS® have a platform to share ideas, collaborate together, and connect with their city. We achieve our goals through member engagement and exciting educational & networking events. Despite our committee name, we welcome all realtors – new or seasoned – in growing together as future leaders within our community. Follow SFAR’s YPN on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events!
Alex Klonsky
Chair
Steve Sacks
Vice Chair