Board of Directors

Board/Committee

CREW-LA is managed by a Board of Directors who work together to set and accomplish the chapter’s strategic goals as detailed in the five-year strategic plan.

The CREW Los Angeles leadership team encompasses a talented group of CRE professionals dedicated to the advancement of women in the commercial real estate industry. To become a chapter leader, involvement in a committee is critical. It allows you to meet fellow CREW Los Angeles and CREW Network members, build your network of relationships, learn about local and national CRE industry trends, and understand how CREW Los Angeles contributes to the future of women in commercial real estate.

Below are CREW Los Angeles' board positions. Each is a two-year term, except the President role, which has a three-year term. Along with the coordinating committees, each board function contributes to our chapter’s vitality and overall success.

The President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President shall each serve one-year terms, totaling three years. The other Directors shall each serve two-year terms, which shall be staggered terms. Membership on the Board of Directors shall be limited to six years in succession (or up to seven consecutive years if three of those years are in the capacities of President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President).

PresidentAmberly Washintgon

Founder / VP of Business Development

4P Ventures / Releford Family Office

crewla@crewnetwork.org

President-ElectShanique A. Lewis, MBA

Senior Marketing Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield

shanique.lewis@cushwake.com

(213) 629-7384

Immediate Past President & Foundation ChampionYunia Lubega

Senior Director of Sales Recruiting (West) and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Marcus & Millichap

Yunia.Lubega@marcusmillichap.com

(818) 212-2433

SecretaryConnie Duong

Associate Director

Marcus & Millichap

connie.duong@marcusmillichap.com

(310) 909-2377

Treasurer Catherine SuryoSubagyo

Senior Real Estate Investment Analyst

Cherng Family Trust - Panda Restaurant Group

catherine.suryosubag@cherngft.com

(424) 558-4115

Director of CommunicationsKayla Evans, CLCS

Business Insurance Advisor

Marsh McLennan Agency

Kayla.Evans@MarshMMA.com

(323) 229-8842

Director of MembershipSarah Ares

Associate Director, Strategic Accounts

CompStak

crewlamembership@gmail.com

(630) 359-7538

Director of MentorshipRachel Rosenberg, NCIDQ, WELL AP™

Associate Principal

Lamar Johnson Collaborative

rosenbergr@theljc.com

(301) 704-5616

Director of ProgramsLaura Alice Scaturro

Founder

Eve Capital

Lauraalice@evecap.com

(424) 404-9993

Director of SponsorshipElaine McIntyre Kim

South Bay Multifamily Specialist

Director | Centennial Advisers

elaine.kim@centennialadvisers.com

(510) 207-1220

Past Presidents

We owe an incredible amount of gratitude to the founding members of CREW-LA and the amazing Presidents who have guided our organization over the years.

1984 Corby Gage (founding member)
1985 Laine Denslow (founding member)
1986 Joanne Williams (founding member)
1987 Adrienne Dabah (founding member)
1988 Denise Anthony (founding member)
1989 Ann Neidlinger (founding member)
1990 Sherry Lake (founding member)
1991 Dana Yates Traversi (founding member)
1992 Lisa Quateman
1993 Kathe Rodgers
1994 Faith Backus
1995 Jennie Redner
1996 Susan Casamassima
1997 Susan Casamassima
1998 Susan Goodman Byron
1999 Denise Anthony

Reasons to Serve

Increased visibility within the CRE industry
Leadership skills and experience that benefit you and your company
Impact on the future of women in Commercial Real Estate
Expanded professional connections
Opportunity to influence direction of CREW-LA

Nomination Committee and Process

Each summer the immediate past-president as Chair of the Nominating Committee petitions nominations for the coming year’s available board positions and establishes a Nominating Committee.

Nominations to the executive board of directors begin with a confidential application, in which members will state their intentions and select their desired leadership positions. A brief virtual interview will be conducted with those members seeking a board director position.

Members nominating for the president-elect position will undergo a lengthier process, including an in-person interview with the Nominating Committee.

Following the application submission deadline, the Nominating Committee assembles for a full day of application review and discussion and conducts interviews.

Appointments are made that day and announced following a membership-wide survey and approval of the selected slate, conducted via email.

The typical timeline is as follows:

-- June: Nominations accepted

-- July: Applications are completed by nominated candidates

-- August: Nominating Committee convenes and determines the recommended slate

-- Self-nominations are encouraged

One way to prepare for a board position is to join and chair or co-chair one of CREW LA's various committees. Read more about committee responsibilities here.

Time Commitment

Board Members are required to attend monthly board meetings and all chapter events, as well as lead monthly committee meetings. Board Members are asked to attend as many CREW Network events as possible throughout the year. Board members are also encouraged to attend virtual and in person CREW Network events throughout the year.

Costs

Board Members are required to pay for chapter events that they are not leading, as well as CREW network events. Board Members who are also Delegates, receive comped registration and travel for CREW Network Delegate Sessions, held three times per year, in various locations. Board Directors are required to raise funds or donate.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Full Active, Associate, and Candidate Members are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. Nominees for President-Elect must have previously been or currently be a Director. One way to prepare for a board position is to join and chair or co-chair one of CREW LA's various committees. Read more about committee responsibilities here.