By Joshua Burd
An organization that helps companies with their real estate supplier diversity initiatives has welcomed a new business development manager.
The Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance, or CRESDA, said Ebony Parham brings more than 15 years of industry experience to the newly created role. She comes to the group from Cedar Knolls-based Newmark Associates, the largest and longest-established women-owned and -operated commercial real estate brokerage firm in New Jersey, where she continues to work as a broker-associate.
“I know how it feels to be overlooked for opportunities due to lack of exposure and am excited to be part of an organization that works with firms that have made a commitment to having CRE supply-chain partners as diverse as their workforce and the communities they serve,” Parham said.
In a news release, CRESDA said its work provides opportunities for its member base of minority-, woman-, veteran- and LGBTQ-owned commercial real estate brokerage firms nationwide. As business development manager, Parham has taken the lead on developing meaningful relationships with corporations’ supplier diversity channels to provide real estate solutions that satisfy their initiatives.
“We are very excited to have Ebony as part of the CRESDA team,” said Nancy Glick, the organization’s co-founder and CEO. “In addition to her reputation and skill as a CRE broker, Ebony’s passion for social equity further fuels our mission.”
