Fair Housing Summit

February 23, 2024 

 

Join Oregon REALTORS® on a deep dive into the history of fair housing and housing access in Oregon and how fair housing impacts your business.

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Agenda: 

 

Building a Sustainable Business Through Inclusion (Demographic and Buying Power Trends of Oregon)

Presenter: Josh Lehner, OOEA Senior Economic Analyst

Expanding Homeownership Opportunities

Moderator: Alexia Smokler, Director, Fair Housing Policy & Programs, NAR Panelists: – Scott Shaw, Assistant Director of Homeownership, OHCS – Luis Mendoza, Asset Building Manager, DevNW – Heidi Martin, Director of Lending, PHC

Accessibility: Ensuring Access for Everyone

Moderated by Jeff Wiren, Oregon REALTORS® Past President Panelists: – Stephen Beard, The Accessibility REALTOR® – Shanta Patton-Golar, Broker-Saleperson – Corinne Schram, Disability Rights Oregon

Helping Client Navigate the Unforeseen Costs of Homeownership

Moderator: Molly Mair, Oregon REALTORS® Diversity Key Committee Vice-Chair Panelists: – Alycia Howell, Program Analyst, Oregon Housing & Community Services – Kristie LaVelle, CrossCountry Mortgage – Sonia Capece, HomeSource Director, Neighbor Impact

Where You Can Report Bias, Discrimination, and Fair Housing Violations

Moderator: Commissioner Steve Strode, OREA Panelists: – Diane Mosley, Director, Training and Policy Resources, NAR – Ibrahim Coulibaly, Lead Civil Rights Investigator, Fair Housing, Enforcement, BOLI – Shyle Ruder, Education & Outreach Director, FHCO

Fair Housing Best Practices in Action

Moderator: Ashley Contreras, Diversity Committee Chair Panelists: – LaTasha Beal, Principal Broker, KW Sunset Corridor – Percy Wise, Lender, Two Rivers Mortgage – Colette Massengale, Senior Policy Rep, NAR – Farrah Wilder, Equal Rights Advocate