The Real Estate Accelerator Lab (REAL) is an industry-supported program designed to educate and mentor the next generation of Greater Cincinnati real estate professionals. Program participants are chosen to bring together a diverse class with a focus on leadership and those typically underrepresented in the real estate development industry. The goal of the REAL program is to expand diversity of race, ethnicity and gender identity in real estate development by offering a selected group the opportunity to expand their knowledge and build skills.

REAL 4.0 kicked off in September 2022 and recently graduated 27 emerging leaders in the real estate profession in the region. Participants developed a valuable network of fellow students, REAL graduates and industry professionals. Importantly, graduates learned the building blocks of creating and sustaining thriving careers and communities.  These joined more than 75 who have graduated from the program since 2020.

Congratulations to –
Giovanna Alvarez, Su Casa Hispanic Center
Paige Chapman, National Property Consulting Group
Camerron Cheatham, 3108 Properties LLC
Johnnie Fitzpatrick
Ashley Gibbs
Kinsley West, Cushman & Wakefield
Ismael Hassan, CHCURC
Edgar Haynes, 610 Holdings Cincy
Ryan James, Mivie
Nick Johnson, BOC Development Company
Tony Jones, Jr., Common Ground Community Development
Siobhan Louis, The Louis Realty Group, LLC
Mary Jo Minerich, GBBN Architects
Sidney Nation, Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation
Bryan Nelson, Referral Properties
Kira Palmer, City of Cincinnati
Shannon Ratterman, The Center for Great Neighborhoods
Rico Rice, REdCon/4 Pack Holdings, LTD
Adam Rockel, Neyer Properties, Inc.
Emma Shirey-McNamara, Blume Community Partners
Morgan Noel Smith, City of Cincinnati
Benjamin Strohm, Palo Santo Properties
Rachel Thompson, 3CRE Residential Advisors
Rodney Thompson, Property Makeovers
Diana Vakharia, City of Cincinnati
DeAngela Weakley, City of Cincinnati
Ashley Wilson

For more information about REAL and the application process for REAL 5.0 (deadline is June 30, 2023), click here.