ULI Northwest Arkansas: WLI Mentorship Program

When

2024-01-17 - 2024-05-15

Pricing

Pricing Members Non-Members
All Types $125.00 $175.00

The 2024 WLI Mentoring Program is now accepting applications - for both Mentees and Mentors.


APPLICATIONS: Deadline for 2024 applications close on December 20, 2023.
 
Applications received after December 20 will be archived and considered for the following year.
The 2024 WLI Mentorship Program will kick off with a Mixer on January 17th at the Supply Chain Hall of Fame in Rogers from 4:00-6:00 PM.  

PROGRAM INFORMATION:
 
The WLI Mentoring Program is designed to connect women who are ULI members with established professionals and provide the opportunity to get to know future women leaders in the industry. The program creates opportunities for both participants - mentees and mentors - to grow by sharing their knowledge and experiences in an atmosphere of confidentiality, trust, and respect.
 
This is a great opportunity to learn from your peers and leaders in the industry and enhance your professional and personal network. ULI staff and committee members will pair applicants with mentors that best fit the information and description provided in applications/profiles, however, not every applicant is guaranteed to be paired with a mentor.

Mentors and mentees commit to meeting together at least one time per month at their convenience for the duration of the program and to attending the planned Mentorship Mixers. The program provides a year-long opportunity to share and discuss issues facing real estate professionals in a one-to-one format.

 

Program Schedule 
  • January 17, 2024: Mentorship Mixer Program launch event with all interested mentors and mentees, including an overview of the program, materials and resources, and mentor/mentee relationship training.

  • Location: Supply Chain Hall of Fame, Rogers AR Time: 4:00-6:00pm

  • February 21st, 2024: Mentor/mentee matching Announced

  • February 28th, 2024: Mentorship Pairing Happy Hour and Introductions. Informal meeting where mentors and mentees can meet for the first time. Questions will be answered about the program format.

  • Location: TBD, 4:00-6:00pm

  • March - November: Monthly mentorship meetings to be organized by mentee

  • May 15, 2024: Mid-program check in with all the teams, including leadership training.

  • Location: Meet at Manos TBD 4:00-6:00pm.

  • November 4th: End of program final survey

  • November 2024: All participants come together for networking and closing remarks on next steps in mentor programming and succession planning. We will also highlight successes and lessons learned. Finale at the Place Summit.

 
MENTORSHIP MIXER:
Prior to matching mentorship pairings, WLI will host a Mentorship Mixer on January 17th. This mixer is designed to have fun ways for participants to connect and get to know one another. Each participant will have the opportunity to list their 'top three' mentors/mentees and the WLI committee will use this information for mentor pairings.  

 

PROGRAM FEE:

  • Cost of participation by mentee is $125 per year (for ULI members), upon selection to the program.
  • Cost of participation by mentee $175 for non-members, upon selection to the program.
  • *Scholarship funds may be made available for some applicants.*

 

SPONSORSHIP:

Interested in sponsoring this program? Let us know, email Alex Howland at [email protected]
Sponsorships available for scholarships, programming, mixers, and more. 

 

 

Speakers

Speaker

Jessica Lewallen

Architect, Founder, GEMSTONE design studio

Jessica Lewallen is a licensed architect and multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience. She has worked on a wide variety of design projects in a variety of contexts - from master planning to small scale building design and interiors...even logo design, personal styling, and event planning. Jessica is currently preparing to launch a new business! In addition, Jessica is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), where she has been an active member for many years, serving in various volunteer and leadership positions. She is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession, and serves as a mentor to younger architects and students. In her free time, you may see Jessica cycling on the Razorback Greenway, enjoying live music, and trying out new restaurants around the area.

Speaker

Megan Murdock

Principal & Executive Portfolio Manager, Colliers Arkansas

Megan joined the Colliers | Arkansas team as Property Manager in September of 2014 after relocating from North Carolina to Arkansas. Her previous experience was property management in the multi-family industry. During her time with Colliers she has been promoted to Principal and remains Executive Portfolio Manager where she manages 2.0 million square-feet in Northwest Arkansas and oversees the property management staff. Her areas of expertise include property management, facility management, budgeting, tenant retention, client development, team management and lease administration.

Speaker

Tracy Meeks

Benchmark Group, Inc

Driven and resourceful Project Management. Enthusiastic about excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills. History of managing high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Engineering Project Manager Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - Fayetteville, AR Professional Affiliations: CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas

Speaker

Meredith Hendricks

Director of Sustainability Operations, Entegrity Energy Partners

Meredith is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she earned a degree in Architecture. She is NCARB Certified, a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction and Homes, and a member of the Arkansas Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Previously, Meredith served as a project architect for a firm in the Pacific Northwest. During her time in Portland, she worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from a biodynamic winery to a new 6-mile long light rail alignment in the core of the Portland metro area. The majority of her work focused on transit-related projects including creating sustainable, healthy work environments for transit maintenance employees. Due to the nature of large transit projects, Meredith gained experience with public and private clients and multi-disciplinary contracts where she coordinated with architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, contractors, developers, and government agencies. She was responsible for the coordination of construction documents and, during construction, managed the submittal reviews, RFI’s, change orders, and other field changes related to those projects. As Director of Operations for the Sustainability Division, Meredith’s current responsibilities include leading the sustainable consulting division as well as providing assistance to owners, architects, engineers, and contractors, helping enhance their ability to budget, plan, design, and finance a facility that respects occupant needs, financial responsibilities, and the environment.