Affinity Groups
Designed to maintain a small group dynamic even as the Association's membership grows, affinity groups allow members to discuss topics of shared interest. Each affinity group, open to a maximum of 40 individuals from member firms by invitation, is devoted to a specific topic, such as green building, international investment or capital markets. Affinity groups meet during the Spring and Annual conferences and members sign on for two year terms.
PREA 2023 Affinity Group Reports
How do I join?
Affinity groups present excellent opportunities to dig deeper into specific topics during the major conferences. Interested PREA members should complete the application form and email it to Amy Laffargue, Director of Meetings and Events (860-785-3846).
Affinity Group Leaders
Alternative Real Estate Investment
Inna Khidekel
Bridge Investment Group
Shawn Veldhouse
New York State Common Retirement Fund
Capital Markets – Blue Flight
Bruce CohenTemerity Strategic Partners
Shawn LeseNuveen Real Estate
Capital Markets – Red Flight
Peggy DaSilva
PIMCO Prime Real Estate
Chris Miers
Prime Finance
Defined Contribution Plans
Tripp Braillard
Clarion Partners
Ali Siby
Hines
Development
Matthew Claeys
Heitman
Innovation
Tucker McCrabb
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Bradley Petersen
Jamestown, L.P.
International Real Estate Investment
Joanne Douvas
BentallGreenOak
Roberta Waxman-Lenz
State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio
Reporting & Valuation
Michael Morrell
New York State Teachers’ Retirement System
Candice Todd
Morgan Stanley
Research
Gleb Nechayev
Berkshire Residential Investments
William Pattison
MetLife Investment Management