African American Real Estate Professionals of Los Angeles

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AAREP -LA is a networking, outreach and mentoring organization for African Americans in all real estate professions.

Our mission and goals are to promote and empower all individuals to grow within their professions as well.

10/06/2026

AAREP LA extends a special thank you to Avanath Capital Management, our Platinum Sponsor and presenting partner for Housing as Infrastructure.

Avanath’s continued partnership and support helps AAREP LA create opportunities to bring together real estate professionals, industry leaders, and emerging talent for meaningful conversations and connections across our community.

We were also pleased to welcome Carly Stevenson, EVP, Property Management, and Saul T. McDonald, SVP, Head of Capital Markets, to the conversation, sharing perspectives from across Avanath’s national platform.

Thank you to Avanath Capital Management for your continued investment in AAREP LA and our mission.

10/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for AAREP LA’s Housing as Infrastructure.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to join us for an engaging conversation on affordable housing as critical economic and community infrastructure, and how capital, preservation, development, public private partnership, operational scale, and talent can help create stronger, more stable communities.

A special thank you to our moderator and industry experts for sharing their insights and experiences with our members.

MODERATOR:
Rochelle Mills
President & CEO, Innovative Housing Opportunities

INDUSTRY EXPERTS:
Carly Stevenson
EVP, Property Management
Avanath Capital Management & Brighthaven Communities

Perica Bell
Managing Director, Head of Preservation
April Housing

John Moore
Director of Development
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

Saul T. McDonald
SVP, Head of Capital Markets
Avanath Capital Management

A special thank you to April Housing for hosting us in their beautiful space at One California Plaza and helping make the evening possible.

We hope you enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to connect with fellow real estate professionals from across the region.

09/18/2026

Housing as Infrastructure: Capital, Scale & Talent in Affordable Housing

Join AAREP LA on October 1 for an evening conversation with leaders across the affordable housing ecosystem exploring how capital, operational scale, public-private partnership, and talent come together to advance economic mobility and community stability.

| DATE AND TIME
Thursday, October 1 | 5:30–8:30 PM
April Housing at One California Plaza
300 S Grand Ave, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Moderated by:
Rochelle Mills — President & CEO, Innovative Housing Opportunities

Featuring:
Carly Stevenson — Executive Vice President, Property Management, Avanath Capital Management & Brighthaven Communities

Perica Bell — Managing Director, Head of Preservation, April Housing

John Moore — Director of Development, Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

Saul McDonald — Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets, Avanath Capital Management

Registration is complimentary, but RSVP is required. RSVP at the link in bio.

08/07/2026

ICYMI: AAREP LA hosted our annual summer brunch on the beautiful rooftop of Moxy + AC Hotel DTLA.

We heard from award winning commercial real estate asset managers: Janae Hilliard Nae Nae, Amiyr Jackson Amiyr Jackson, Sarina Strickland, and James Williams III

We appreciate everyone who attended the brunch and are so grateful for the connections and community each of you bring to AAREP LA.

08/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for AAREP LA’s Summer Rooftop Brunch: Creating Value in a Changing Market.

It was an incredible afternoon of meaningful connections, insightful conversation, and practical perspectives on asset management, value creation, and leadership in commercial real estate.

A special thank you to our moderator, Janae Hilliard Nae Nae, and our knowledgeable panelists Amiyr Jackson Amiyr Jackson, Sarina Strickland, and James Williams III for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders.

We also extend our gratitude to our Platinum Sponsors Cushman & Wakefield, Avanath Capital Management, and Allen Matkins for their continued support of AAREP LA and our mission.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success. We look forward to seeing you at our next AAREP LA event!

07/13/2026

What an incredible afternoon at AAREP LA’s Behind the Deal: Stocker Street Creative.

We were honored to hear from Mayor Karen Bass; Sherri Franklin, President & CEO, and David Morrison, Project Coordinator, of Urban Design Center; and Yolanda “Cookie” Parker, Founder & CEO of The Urban Renaissance Group, who shared their vision for the future of South Los Angeles and the transformative impact of Stocker Street Creative.

Thank you to our NextGen leaders Jaylyn Borders, Kelsey Chine, Matthew Owens for helping lead the conversation and bring together diverse perspectives across commercial real estate.

A special thank you to James Daughrity, Principal Broker of Daughrity Real Estate, for hosting this behind-the-scenes experience and providing an inside look at the vision, partnerships, and development behind the project. Thank you as well to The Gathering Spot for partnering with AAREP LA and inviting members of its real estate network to join us.

It was inspiring to bring together students, community members, entrepreneurs, creators, architects, commercial real estate professionals, and civic leaders for meaningful conversations about the future of South Los Angeles.

We can’t wait to see the lasting impact and opportunities this entertainment and creative campus will bring to the community.

Lynn King-Tolliver

Mayor Karen Bass Kelsey Chine James E. Daughrity, SIOR Sherri Franklin Odest Riley Kim Dorsey Brown cookieparkerla

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07/03/2026

RSVPs are now open.

Join AAREP LA for a Summer Rooftop Brunch: Creating Value in a Changing Market, featuring a moderated conversation on capital, strategy, and opportunity in today’s commercial real estate market.

Hear timely market insights, gain real-world perspectives from industry leaders, and connect with fellow CRE professionals over brunch.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
La Lo La Rooftop 1260 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Dress Code: Business Casual Brunch will be provided.

Tickets:  RSVP by July 25, 2026 AAREP LA Members: Free Non-Members: $125

Become a member today for free entry.

Space is limited. Register today using the link in our bio.

06/18/2026

Meet up with fellow AAREP LA members during CicLAvia: Leimert Park Meets Exposition Park on Sunday, June 28 at the California African American Museum (CAAM).

Join us at 10:00 AM for a casual morning of connection and community as we walk, bike, skate, and roll through the city together.

CicLAvia is a free open streets event where major streets are closed to car traffic and open to the public for exploration by walking, biking, skateboarding, scooting, and use of mobility devices.

06/16/2026

Saturday, July 11th : Join AAREP LA NextGen for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Stocker Street Creative, a transformative mixed-use creative campus rising in South Los Angeles.

Designed as a state-of-the-art production and community hub, the project brings together sound stages, creative office space, retail, and community programming to drive economic development and expand access to the entertainment industry.

This guided tour and presentation will serve as a real-world case study on how a complex, community-focused development comes together : from structuring the transaction and aligning capital to navigating partnerships, leasing strategy, and long-term property management.

The project is led by Stocker Street Creative: 4S Bay Partners, Daughrity Real Estate, and Pantheon Business Consulting.

Learn more about Stocker Street Creative: https://stockerstreetcreative.com/

| EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, July 11, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
3731 Stocker Street
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Dress Code: Business Casual
Lunch will be provided

| TICKETS
RSVP required (capped at ~40 attendees)
Reserve Tickets by July 2
Free to Attend for Commercial Real Estate Participants
Link to rsvp in bio

06/08/2026

Thank you to Allen Matkins .matkins for serving as a 2026 Platinum Sponsor of AAREP LA.

Partnering with Allen Matkins helps us expand opportunities, strengthen our programming, and support the growth of our members throughout the commercial real estate industry.

We are grateful for the continued support of Allen Matkins and proud to have them as part of the AAREP LA community.

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