​About the program

Mentoring Benefits
Mentees benefit by:

• Being aligned with mentors that have similar career trajectories as those the mentee aspires for.
• Increasing professionalism and leadership through curriculum.
• Building an exclusive network with other Filipinos in commercial real estate​.

Mentors benefit by:

• Refining their own leadership skills through formal mentorship and accountability.
• Receiving additional exposure and increased presence in FIIRE.
• Developing potential talent pool and being a critical part of an associate’s success.
• Building meaningful relationships.

​panel sessions include

NETWORKING & career tips

Learn about networking know-how and the different career paths in commercial real estate.

current state of the market 

Hear from panelists regarding the current state of the real estate market and trends.

real estate equity investments

Learn more about making real estate equity investments - from sourcing new deals to the due diligence process.

real estate debt investments

Learn about debt investments and the current challenges in the market.

calendar OF EVENTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

     March - July

• Mentee Application Period
• Mentor & Mentee Match
• Introduction

     August

• Program kickoff (virtual)
• Overview of program mission & expectations
• Mentor/Mentee networking
• Panel Discussion by Mentors: Networking Tips

 September - December

• Panel Discussions
• Sept: Careers in CRE
• Oct: Current State of the Market/Trends
• Nov: Real Estate Equity Investments
• Dec: Real Estate Debt Investments

TBD: Mid-Program Networking Mixer

**TBD subject to change

   December 2021

• Capstone
• Ongoing development suggestions
• Program evaluation

Past/current mentors & panelists 

Meet our past and existing Mentors and Panelists.

Marissa Feliciano

HPI Architecture
Mentee: Brandon Kline

Victor Calanog

Moody’s REIS
Mentee: Rose Manansala

Carmelita Botelho

Grocery Outlets
Mentee: Ron Cruz

Jeff Genuino

US Bank
Mentee: Zack Tioseco

Michael Soto

Savills
Mentee: Anthony Soriano

Corina Irvin

Peninsula Commercial
Mentee: Jennifer Sotelo

Francis Reyes

UBS
Mentee: Garet Abrams

Amy Contreras

Pircher, Nichols & Meeks LLP
Mentee: Miguel Bustos

Robert Ferra

Intercap US
Mentee: Dennis Puchuela

Joseph Tan

Savoy Property Group
Mentee: Kerline Benoit

Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate
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