Women’s Leadership Initiative

The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Southeast Florida/Caribbean is committed to increasing the number and visibility of women leaders in ULI and the real estate industry. We invite all women of ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean to join in, participate, and connect with fellow women ULI members via the WLI.

 

Join us at these upcoming WLI Events

The WLI Southeast Florida/Caribbean is part of a global ULI network promoting the advancement of women in real estate and development.

Our 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.

To date, the WLI has provided programming for the Spring and Fall meetings, sponsored networking events and helped women navigate within ULI.

Leadership

The Co-Chairs of the WLI are responsible for representing the interests of WLI and advancing the mission of ULI within the WLI platform of activities. The Chairs participate on the District Council Management Committee and support and celebrate the efforts of the various WLI committees.

Jenni Morejon, Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale DDA

Jenni is the President/CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority. Jenni joined the DDA in 2016 to spearhead efforts that stimulate investment and enhance livability in DowntownFTL. From building a new federal courthouse and city/county joint government campus to improving Downtown’s public realm through art, activation and capital projects, the DDA is focusing on initiatives that leverage and complement the $3 billion of private investment that is on the horizon in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Prior to the DDA, Jenni served as director of the city of Fort Lauderdale’s sustainable development department. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in environmental design in 1999.

 

Cristina Gonzalez, Senior Principal and Senior VP, Langan Engineering

Cristina is the Senior Principal and Senior Vice President with Langan Engineering & Environmental Services. For over 30 years, Cristina has worked on geotechnical engineering experience throughout Florida, specializing in high-rise projects located in coastal areas. She has managed numerous high-profile projects, including SunLife (Dolphins) Stadium, Fontainebleau II & III Towers, The MET Miami, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Marine aBlue, and more. Cristina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami, and a masters in Geotechnical Engineering from Cornell University.

 

Get Involved:

 Contact the WLI Co-Chairs or call (954) 916-7329 for more information.