Media Advisory: USC Price School - Women in Real Estate Luncheon

LOS ANGELES - Sept. 28, 2017 - PRLog -- WHAT:          The University of Southern California's Price School is hosting the annual "USC Price Women in Real Estate Luncheon. (http://priceschool.usc.edu/events/event-details/?event-id=1041378)" Nearly 100 women are currently pursuing a degree in real estate at the Price School through either the recently-launched Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development (http://priceschool.usc.edu/programs/undergraduate/bs-red/) (BRED) program or Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development (http://priceschool.usc.edu/programs/masters/mred/) (MRED) program, making USC the nation's largest educator of female real estate professionals.

The luncheon will explore the challenges faced by women entering real estate professions and hear from industry leaders who have overcome those challenges. The event will also allow real estate students and professionals to network and explore ways to further grow opportunities for women in real estate development.

Representatives from the Sol Price School of Public Policy will also provide media with data on job placements and salaries for the school's graduates.

WHEN:          Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017

        11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:          University of Southern California – Town and Gown

665 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90089

ABOUT:          Attendees will have an opportunity to network and learn from top women in real estate, as they share their insights on the USC BRED and MRED programs and industry careers.

WELCOME REMARKS:

-       Richard Green, chair of the Department of Policy Analysis and Real Estate and director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate (https://lusk.usc.edu/)

SPEAKERS:

·         Clare De Briere, (MRED 1997), founder of C+C Ventures (http://www.cpluscventures.com/) and chair of ULI Los Angeles (http://la.uli.org/)

·         Lindsay Garcia (BS PMPL 2011), assistant vice president, U.S. Bank (https://www.usbank.com/index.html)

·         Jennifer McElyea (MRED 2006), managing director, Watt Investment Partners (http://www.watt-ip.com/)

·         Rose Olson (MRED 2006), senior vice president, development, Related California (http://www.relatedcalifornia.com/)

·         Jessica Palmquist (BS PMPL 2010), senior acquisitions analyst, Clarion Partners (https://www.clarionpartners.com/Pages/default.aspx)

RSVP:          Attendees may register athttps://www.eventbrite.com (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-usc-price-women-in-real-estate-luncheon-tickets-37665560706www.eventbrite.com). For additional event information, contact rsvp@price.usc.edu or (213) 821-0417

MEDIA:          Reporters may RSVP to Kent Barrett (kbarrett@hoytorg.com) or Alicia Mistry (amistry@hoytorg.com) at (310) 373-0103

About the USC Price School of Public Policy

The mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. Through its interdisciplinary approach, the school educates students to serve as innovators – and leaders – in their field. The school's degree programs draw on the expertise of faculty and practicing professionals to create a learning environment whose breadth and depth sets the Price School apart from all schools of its kind. In 2012, the school ranked sixth nationwide among "America's Best Graduate Schools" for public affairs, according to U.S. News & World Report.