Get Involved
Bring your expertise to the table, get involved and help ULI Chicago fulfill its mission. ULI Chicago will be accepting applications for our 2024-2024 Committees in spring 2024.  Watch for more information to come.

DEI 
The DEI Committee is focused on growing a stronger, more equitable industry and ULI Chicago District Council.
Co-Chair: Ronan Remandaban | Bradford Allen
Co-Chair: Jimena Sayavedra | Newmark

Membership
The Membership Committee encourages new memberships in ULI, introduces new members to the local District Council, and engages members in ULI’s work in the community. The Committee also tracks retention and coordinates occasional member surveys.
Co-Chair: Jack Maloney | Cushman & Wakefield
Co-Chair: Bridget Walsh | Near North Title Group

Programs
The Program Committee identifies topics and speakers for the bi-monthly breakfast series, local panels for national topics of interest (emerging trends and infrastructure), and for all of Chicago’s Young Leaders programming. The Committee organizes around the issues impacting the real estate industry in order to develop timely and relevant programming.
Co-Chair: Chad Broderick | LCI Development Partners
Co-Chair: MJ Zaring | Newcastle Limited

Public Policy
The Public Policy Committee acts as a liaison with, and provides education to, public officials and other organizations on policy challenges facing the real estate industry. The Committee’s Technical Assistance Services including Panels, Workshops and Development Dialogues, are offered by ULI Chicago as part of ULI’s Advisory Services Program.
Co-Chair: Molly Ekerdt | Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc.
Co-Chair: Juan Villafane | Krueck Sexton Partners

Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Committee encourages and promotes corporate sponsorships to help underwrite the cost of programming and events. The Lifetime Achievement Award event is coordinated annually by this Committee. They are also responsible for the yearly sponsorship campaign. Contact Cindy McSherry, ULI Chicago, 773-549-4972.