Urban Land Institute (ULI) North Florida announces registration is open for the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Launch: “The View” for ULI. The event is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Epping Forest Yacht Club in Jacksonville.

Moderated by Immediate Past Chair Bruce Johnson, “The View” for ULI will feature a panel discussion with six executive women ULI members sharing stories about their career experiences, leadership roles and how ULI has benefitted them along the way.

The panelists include:

• Rose Bock, Rose Bock Consulting
• Valerie Hubbard, Akerman Senterfitt, Tallahassee
• Margaret Jennesse, Crescent Communities
• Leith Oatman, Gresham, Smith and Partners
• Miriam Sowinski, Holland & Knight
• Mary Tappouni, Breaking Ground Contracting

“WLI was formally launched on an international level in 2012 and is now an active part of ULI’s Larson Leadership Initiative. I am very excited to bring this initiative to a local level with this inaugural event,” said Jennesse, chair of ULI North Florida and senior vice president, Crescent Communities. “The mission of WLI focuses on promoting the advancement of women throughout their careers as leaders in the real estate industry. It is important to bring women together to discuss business experiences, industry issues and how to make a difference.”

The program registration fee is $35 for members. The Women’s Leadership Initiative is open to men and women. Space is limited.

For more information or to register for the event, contact Carolyn Clark at (904) 486-8256 or [email protected].

To learn more about ULI North Florida, visit www.northflorida.uli.org.