Diversity Committee Hosts Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School

On February 11, 2020, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation Diversity Committee hosted a Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School. Fenger is a public four-year high school located in the Roseland neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago.

From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., twelve BOMA/Chicago members gave presentations to 220 students that focused on all aspects of commercial real estate and career paths in the industry. Presentations focused on property management, building engineering and the electricians union. The entire school, from freshman to seniors, rotated in and out of different classrooms to experience each career focus.

Thank you to the following people who volunteered their time to make this event a major success:

• Teresa Amaro, CBRE, Property Manager
• Bridgette Battle, LJ Sheridan, Property Manager
• Angel Brown, Piedmont, Property Manager
• Paul Rades, CBRE, Property Manager
• Blanca Lopez, JLL, Property Manager
• Tammie Gunter, CBRE, Building Engineer and Facilities Manager
• Scott Lilja, JLL, Building Engineer
• Brian Staunton, Able Engineering
• Matt Paez, Able Engineering
• Maurice King, Local 134 Electricians Union
• Jose Lopez, Local 134 Electricians Union
• Azriel Leyva, BG Staffing, General Trades Presentation

Do you want to get involved in our diversity initiatives and visit high schools and colleges? Join us by becoming a Diversity Ambassador.

Learn more about the BOMA/Chicago Foundation, our mission and the Diversity Committee initiatives by visiting our Foundation webpage.