Description

Attendance limits: Due to demand and space constraints, no more than two attendees will be allowed per investment manager and no more than one attendee per industry partner. If you are currently not a NAREIM member, please contact meeting host for more information. 

Eligibility: This event is exclusively for those who are of Hispanic/Latino descent. NAREIM has the right to unregister those who do not qualify. 

DETAILS

Thursday, April 23 
Meeting
Location: Invesco, 225 Liberty Street, 14th Floor 
Time: 11:00am-5:30pm ET

Networking Reception
Location: Institute of Culinary Education, 225 Liberty Street, 3rd Floor
Time: 6:00-9:00pm ET
Join us for an interactive cooking class making corn tortillas from scratch! The reception includes a full cooking demonstration, taco bar (using what you've made!), welcome cocktail and unlimited drinks. You won't want to miss this unique networking opportunity. 

AGENDA

11:00am Attendee arrivals and lunch

12:00pm Welcome Comments & Committee Update

Co-Chairs:

• Adriana Cavalcante, Vice President, Asset Management, Cabot Properties
• Victoria Hernandez, Senior Vice President, Sentinel Real Estate 

NAREIM:

• IvyLee Rosario, Head of Programs

12:10pm Attendee Introductions
To help facilitate connections, each attendee will be invited to briefly introduce themselves by stating their name and firm.

12:15pm PropTech: Innovations & Landscape for 2026 & Beyond
The session will provide an overview of the PropTech landscape as it stands, and delve into innovations shaping the future of real estate, including discussions on innovative building materials as well as the merits of AI applications in the built environment.

Session Leaders:

• Alec Reimon, Investment Associate, Sustainable Investing, PGIM 
• Luis Engleton-Sapon, Analyst, Artemis Real Estate Partners

Speakers:

• Daniel Correa, Principal, JLL Spark
• Juan Mason, CEO, MICMAC

1:00pm Break

1:15pm The Power of Coaching

Leadership is not about your title, but how you show up every day. In this interactive session, we’ll be discussing how adopting a coach approach can strengthen your influence, elevate conversations, and unlock potential in those around you. Whether you manage a team or not, coaching is a powerful tool to lead with impact, clarity, and confidence in any role. 

Session Leaders:

• Adriana Cavalcante, Vice President, Asset Management, Cabot Properties
• Maritza Matlosz, Senior Director, Metlife Investment Management

Speaker:

• Roxana Cornejo Parraga, Professional Facilitation & Leadership Coach
  

2:15pm Break

2:30pm State of the Market: Signals That Matter

A dive into macroeconomic signals that matter for real estate and the forces shaping our industry's next decade. By the end, attendees will have a framework to interpret current market dynamics; translate macro indicators into portfolio, capital allocation, and operating decisions; and anticipate second order effects that will define competitive advantage over the next cycle.

Session Leaders:

• Beau Garrido, Director, Portfolio Management, Invesco 
• Aidan Thornton, Vice President, StepStone Real Estate
• Richard Lara, Executive Director, Head of Debt Originations, UBS Realty Investors

Speaker:

• Sam Chandan, Director, Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance, New York University Stern School of Business

3:15pm Break

3:30pm Shared Paths, Different Lanes: Mentorship & Careers in CRE
Join us for an interactive discussion for mid-level commercial real estate professionals focused on mentorship and long-term career paths. The session will begin with a candid conversation on mentorship, career decisions, and professional growth, followed by small-group discussions comparing key CRE career tracks—Debt vs. Asset Management and Development vs. Acquisitions. Industry professionals will share their day-to-day responsibilities, career progression, and what they enjoy most about their roles, offering practical and honest insight into how different paths align with individual skills, interests, and long-term goals.

Session Leaders:

• Michelle Esparza, Asset Management Analyst, PCCP 
• Jeff Taveras, Partner, PwC

4:30pm Break

4:45pm Cafecito y Consejos: Brewing a Bold Future
Join us for a candid conversation with an industry veteran on mentorship, career growth, overcoming challenges, and the power of self-advocacy in the workplace. 

Session Leaders:

• Pedro Nino, Senior Vice President, Clarion Partners
• Victoria Hernandez, Senior Vice President, Sentinel Real Estate 

5:30pm Meeting Adjourns

6:00pm-9:00pm Networking Reception: Institute of Culinary Education, 225 Liberty Street, 3rd Floor
Join us for an interactive cooking class making corn tortillas from scratch! The reception includes a full cooking demonstration, taco bar (using what you've made!), welcome cocktail and unlimited drinks. You won't want to miss this unique networking opportunity. 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 ROUNDTABLE PARTNERS

COMMITTEE

Co-Chair: Adriana Cavalcante, Vice President, Asset Management, Cabot Properties
Co-Chair: Victoria Hernandez, Senior Vice President, Sentinel Real Estate

Luis Engleton-Sapon, Artemis Real Estate Partners
Pedro Nino, Clarion Partners
Harold Mesa, GSA Group
Beau Garrido, Invesco
Maritza Matlosz, Metlife Investment Management
Michelle Esparza, PCCP
Alec Reimon, PGIM 
Jeffrey Taveras, PwC
Aidan Thornton, StepStone Real Estate
Richard Lara, UBS Realty Investors

PAST AGENDAS

2025

2024