We are leaders in real estate who hold ourselves accountable for expanding the industry. We invest in young people with varied perspectives and backgrounds to increase opportunities for success.
Deborah Harmon
Board Chair
Cofounder & CEO
Artemis Real Estate Partners
Kevin Faxon
President and Finance Committee Chair
Principal
Shadow Hill Partners
Linda Assante
Vice President and Grants Committee Chair
CIO
Uplifting Capital
Manuel Casanga
Secretary
Director for Real Estate & Real Asset Investments
New York State Common Retirement Fund
Dhvani Shah, CFA
Treasurer
CIO
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Kimberly Adams
Managing Director
Clarion Partners
Dean Adler
Major Gifts Subcommittee Co-Chair
Cofounder & CEO
Lubert-Adler Partners, L.P.
John Brady
Managing Director & Portfolio Manager
Oaktree Capital Management
Anar Chudgar
Co-President
Artemis Real Estate Partners
Melinda Ellis Evers
Cofounder & Managing Principal
Ellis Partners
Jeffrey M. Fine
Partner & Managing Director
Goldman Sachs
Gail Haynes
President
Pension Real Estate Association
Sonny Kalsi
Major Gifts Subcommittee Co-Chair
Co-CEO
BentallGreenOak
Eric Lang
Senior Managing Director, Private Markets
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Chris Lee
Investment Subcommittee Chair
Partner, Co-President
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Tom Lee
Audit Committee Chair
Executive Director & CIO
New York State Teachers’ Retirement System
Lee Millstein
Global Head of Real Estate & Senior Managing Director
Cerberus Capital Management
Alfonso Munk
Chief Investment Officer - Americas
Hines
Yvonne Nelson
Former Head of Real Estate – Bureau of Asset Management
Office of the New York City Comptroller
Amanda Nunnink
Senior Managing Director and Co-Head Multifamily Impact Housing
Kayne Anderson
Christina Scarlato
Principal Portfolio Manager, Real Assets
The World Bank Pension Fund
Jonathan Slager
CEO
Bridge Investment Group
Chad Tredway
Head of Real Estate Americas
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Eric Wu
Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate Americas
Blackstone
The success of the PREA Foundation is directly related to the skill and dedication of its leadership. We extend sincere gratitude to our past directors whose contributions have been vital to our growth and achievements.
Executive Director
PREA Foundation
Ivan was born in Mexico and immigrated to the US at the age of nine. His life experiences inspired him to pursue a career working to expand economic and educational opportunities for people from all backgrounds. He has launched nationally recognized diversity and inclusion programs in partnership with leading corporations, universities, and foundations. Dr. Barron began his career in the real estate industry as Deputy Director of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director at the PREA Foundation, he was at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Barron has a master’s degree from Harvard University and a PhD from the University of Washington where he teaches courses for entrepreneurs at the Foster School of Business.
Operations Manager
PREA Foundation
Ellen Young is a dedicated and compassionate advocate who has spent the last two decades serving her community. With a strong passion for youth welfare, Ellen has made a lasting impact through her work and philanthropy as the former Executive Director of Ruby Room and now serves as the organization’s Board Chair. Ellen has focused her career on supporting children experiencing foster care and housing insecurity, positively impacting the lives of thousands of young individuals. In 2019, Ellen received the Mother Ryther Home Award for her dedication to youth in foster care. In 2023, Ellen was recognized as Citizen of the Year in her hometown of Seattle, WA. Again in 2023, Ellen was recognized as a “Legend” by the OL Reign (Seattle’s women’s soccer team) and Starbucks, for her invaluable contributions to her community and dedication to children and individuals in need.
Foundation Coordinator
PREA Foundation
Fariha is a first-generation Bengali American who was born and raised in Florida. She faced various systemic obstacles on her path to academic excellence and overcame them with determination and hard work. During her time at the University of Florida, her interest in the nonprofit sector grew. Soon after graduating, she secured a vital role within an organization that reduces poverty and provides low-income individuals and families with the tools to become self-sufficient in Central North Florida. Fariha's professional journey has highlighted the importance of ensuring equal opportunities for people from all walks of life. She has come to understand the essential role that diverse perspectives play in driving innovation, making sound strategic decisions, and fostering meaningful connections within any industry.
