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Erica-Nicole Harris elected board chair; board expands with six new directors.

*Originally published in the Mann Report in January 2026 Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program), a nonprofit for developing exceptional talent in commercial real estate, was named an Impact Award honoree "for leading our industry forward" at the 2025 ICSC CBC Retail Real Estate Reception at The Morrow Hotel in Washington, D.C. [ Continue Reading in Digital Edition of the Mann Report ]

Project REAP continued its new Lunch & Learn series with an engaging conversation featuring Jono Lapat, Senior Vice President and Managing Principal of SRS Real Estate Partners’ Boston office.

Project REAP's Taneshia Nash Laird shares insights on creating strategic partnerships and economic opportunities through professional networks in commercial real estate.

Project REAP kicked off its new Lunch & Learn series with career strategies featuring David Poline, President of Poline Search Partners, a REAP sponsor. The inaugural virtual session offered actionable hiring insights and professional development guidance for commercial real estate professionals nationwide.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 7, 2025 Project REAP Honored by ICSC for Leadership and Impact in Commercial Real Estate Washington, D.C ....

Sosena Desta, REAP DC 2023, pivots from 25-year healthcare career to establish two innovative ventures in real estate development and maritime infrastructure.

Denine Attride, REAP Atlanta 2016, achieves CCIM designation while ranking in top 9% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents.

Project REAP Executive Director Taneshia Nash Laird discusses the importance of strategic talent placement and sponsorship models for advancing professionals in commercial real estate.

Project REAP Executive Director Taneshia Nash Laird discusses the organization's 28-year mission of developing exceptional talent for commercial real estate in recent Bisnow feature article.

*Originally published in the Bay State Banner on September 3, 2025 Dekoda Watson, retired NFL player and 3P participant By Deidre...

*Originally published in Boston Business Journal on Aug 22, 2025 Taneshia Nash Laird is the executive director of Project REAP, which...

Gavita Kissoon-Evans, REAP 2025 graduate, manages Amazon's industrial portfolio while volunteering as NYC Local Planning Director for Project REAP.

Delivered by Taneshia Nash Laird, Executive Director Transcript: Good evening, graduates. Tonight, you join an extraordinary community...

Katrina Rainey, REAP NYC 2006, appointed to lead Microsoft's global real estate portfolio spanning 5,000+ sites across 36 countries.

Thank you for celebrating over 25 years in business with us! 2024 was a transformative journey, and we couldn’t have done it without our...

Project REAP Executive Director discusses how the organization continues to attract corporate partners seeking exceptional talent from the next generation of commercial real estate professionals.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 15, 2024 Project REAP Appoints Taneshia Nash Laird as New Executive Director Quarter-century-old nonprofit...

Receive in-depth instruction from industry leaders  REAP, widely recognized as the nation’s premiere diversity initiative in CRE, offers...

Today, as CEO, founder, and owner of FASS-R.E.S.(Real Estate Services), a multi-million dollar real estate brokerage company, Akil Hameed (Cleveland REAP 2012, Vice Chair REAP Board of Directors) oversees 30+ agents who transact in commercial sales, leasing, property management, and consulting services plus a rapidly expanding real estate development division that focuses on projects ranging from $5M to $50M. He is also the first Black male to be elected president of what is