PROJECT REAP

Meet Denine Attride, CCIM! Attride is a top-producing Associate Broker and Religious Property Specialist recognized for her leadership and expertise with a dual practice in both commercial and residential real estate. Licensed in Georgia and Florida, she earned her prestigious CCIM Designation in 2025, is a recipient of ACBR Million Dollar Club Awards, and has been honored among the top 9% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties agents. Attride names REAP Academy as a pivotal moment in her career: "Project REAP was a catalyst—it catapulted my network, sharpened my vision, and helped accelerate my path in commercial real estate. And today, as I celebrate this milestone of becoming a CCIM, I’m equally committed to paying it forward and helping others find their own place and purpose in CRE." Check out our latest newsletter to hear more about Denine's story: https://lnkd.in/ekiVADUJ

Congrats to Taneshia Nash Laird and David Poline for the inaugural Lunch'n'Learn discussion hosted by PROJECT REAP and Poline Search Partners today! Lots of important and relevant info shared and so encouraging to hear that despite all the dire numbers about the current job market people are retiring at a higher rate than new people entering the CRE field - so there are opportunities to be had!

We were recently honored with an ICSC Impact Award! 🏆 The Impact Award recognizes leadership, innovation, and lasting community impact within real estate. Thank you, ICSC, for your support and acknowledgment.

Join Project REAP for the kickoff of our new Lunch & Learn series, a monthly conversation designed to connect high-potential professionals with insights from industry leaders, sponsors, and partners. Our first session features David Poline of Poline Search Partners, a national leader in commercial real estate talent advisory and proud REAP sponsor. David will share strategies to help you stand out in today’s competitive market, including: --Current hiring and career trends in commercial real estate --What top candidates demonstrate (and common pitfalls to avoid) --Resume and interview best practices --Networking and professional growth tips This will be a conversational session moderated by Taneshia Nash Laird, Executive Director of Project REAP, with opportunities for participants to submit questions live. Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2025 Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration) For 27 years, Project REAP — the Real Estate Associate Program — has been the nation’s leading initiative dedicated to advancing high-potential professionals in commercial real estate. Through our pillars of education, mentorship, and industry access, REAP has equipped more than 2,000 alumni to thrive in the industry.

This summer, I had the privilege of graduating as part of the PROJECT REAP Spring 2025 Cohort — a milestone in my Commerical Real Estate journey. Over two and a half months, I had the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore the many dimensions of the field — from development and asset management to finance and urban planning. The sessions were challenging, eye-opening, and deeply relevant, offering a window into how the industry operates and how access is created (or too often, limited). More meaningful than the coursework is the community. Project REAP brings together talented professionals who are determined to open the door for others — people who share a belief that representation and our diverse experiences strengthen the industry as a whole. Being surrounded by such thoughtful, ambitious peers and mentors made the experience both grounding and motivating. It’s hard to overstate how impactful this journey has been. A heartfelt thank you to Taneshia Nash Laird , the REAP organizers, facilitators, and my fellow cohort members for making this experience so impactful. I look forward to staying connected and building on my experience through the REAP alumni network. #REAP2025

WOAH! What a pleasant surprise to be featured on PROJECT REAP ! Thank you so much! This program was very transformative in my journey and taught me how to think out of the box and diversify my CRE portfolio. In Gratitude 🙏🏽

Meet Sosena Desta, MPT,! ✨ Desta pivoted from a 25 year career in Healthcare to creating a woman and minority owned real estate development firm, Women at Work. Her second company, Prometheus Center of Excellence, addresses the ship building labor force shortages across the United States. Desta shared how Project REAP helped her career: "Project REAP taught me how to think outside of the box and diversify my portfolio to create a sustainable business." Hear more about Sosena's story in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ekiVADUJ

Join Us for Project REAP’s First Lunch & Learn featuring David Poline of Poline Search Partners https://wix.to/eeSu1oP