Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)

The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) was established in 2011 as a program of the Urban Land Institute. The WLI supports local events and professional development opportunities, helping to increase both the number and visibility of more women leaders throughout ULI’s vast network.

ULI Pittsburgh’s WLI Steering Committee has grown our local district council to have 40% female membership. In addition, they have curated a series of programming to elevate women in the industry such as “A Conversation with…” and “Built by Women.”

MISSION

The mission of the WLI is expressed in its four primary objectives:

  • Promote the advancement of women, throughout their careers, as leaders in the real estate industry.
  • Increase the number of women who serve in leadership positions in the real estate industry and in ULI.
  • Increase the visibility of women leaders in the real estate industry and in ULI.
  • Increase the number of women who are active ULI Full members, and support the development of young women members as leaders in ULI and in their professions.

CONNECT

ULI Pittsburgh’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Steering Committee meets the first Friday of every month at 9 AM.

For further information about ULI Pittsburgh’s WLI, contact WLI Co-Chairs Kirsten Compitello or Katie Walsh.

WLI Co-Chairs