AREEA National Convention 2022 | AREAA National | 20 October 2022 | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

We bring powerful voices together to uplift the communities we serve. This is AREAA Unplugged. During our three day conference, we will get to the heart of real issues impacting AAPI homeownership. Join us in San Diego, California as we build lasting memories with AREAA members from around the country.

Why Attend the AREAA National Convention?

• 3 days of Programming
• 1200 Attendees
• AREAA Marketplace with 30+ exhibitors
• 75+ Industry Speakers
• Limitless Networking
• 20+ captivating sessions and events

2022 Speakers

Crystal Ansay
A-List Task Force Chair, AREAA National

Hope Atuel
CEO, AREAA National

Peter Au
Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Amber Bonasoro
Executive Director, Luxury, RE/MAX, LLC

Dermot Buffini
CEO, Buffini & Company

Rick Caruso
Former Founder & CEO, Caruso Real Estate

Christine Chau
Founder and Broker, Texas Urban Realty

David Chen
Managing Principal, Sperry Commercial

Jay Cheng
Political Strategist and Deputy Government Affairs Director, SF Association of Realtors

Dan Choi
Architect & Real Estate developer, Dan Choi Architect / Logos Development

Carmen Chong
AREAA Global CEO

Brent Consedine
Senior Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Dionne Cuello
National Diverse Market Segments, Citi

Mike Dawson
VP of Affordable Lending Strategies, Freddie Mac

Jaya Dey
Principal Economist and Quantitative Analytics Director, Freddie Mac Single-Family Client and Community Engagement Division

Neel Dhingra
Founder, Forward Academy

Philip Esteban

Tammy Fahmi
Senior Vice President of Global Servicing and Strategy, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC

Bryce Fendall
Vice President, Statebridge Company

Keegan Fong
Founder and Owner, Woon

Frances Fu
Chief Financial Officer, Children's Miracle Network Hospital

Ivonne Furneaux
Vice President, Anywhere Real Estate Inc

Ryan Gorman
CEO, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

Vincent Ha
2022 AREAA National Policy Chair, AREAA National

Stella Han
Co-founder and CEO, Fractional

Hanh Hua
Realtor® and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Bellator Real Estate & Development

James Huang
President, eXp Commercial

Matt Huerta
Owner and Principle, Matt Huerta Consulting

Vince Humphrey
Director of Strategic Partnerships, VRM Mortgage Services

Tim Hur
2022 National President, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Melita Issa
Interior Designer, Miso Studios

Keenya Kelly
CEO, If You Brand It

Christina Kim
Luxury Broker Associate, eXp Realty

Mina Kimes
Journalist & TV Host, ESPN

Dan King
AREAA President, Houston Chapter, AREAA

Amy Kong
2021 AREAA National President

Monica LaCrue
Affordable Lending Manager, Freddie Mac Single-Family Client and Community Engagement Division

Elvin Lai
President & CEO, Ocean Park Inn, INC

Gary Lai
Mortgage Loan Originator, US Bank

Abe Lee
Top Producer Realtor, Century 21 iProperties Hawaii

Handel Lee
Co-founder and Vice-Chair, National Asian Pacific American Museum

Linda Lee
Broker, Keller Williams Realty

Prisca Lee
theEDGE Committee Chair, AREAA

Ian Macleod
President, Luxury Homes

Tom Martinelli
Public Policy Lead, Air B&B

Yvonne McFadden
Vice President, AREAA Greater Phoenix

Lenny Mcneill
Executive Vice President, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage

Johnathan Minnick
President/Owner, Credit Score Revival

Conor Murnane
Videographer

Gayle Montisano
Real Estate Agent and Marketing Expert, Big Block Realty

Jeff Needham
Senior Vice President, US Head of Mortgage Originations

Jaad Nicholas
Chairman, Mortgage Committee, AREAA National

Kurt Nishimura
2023 National President, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Damian Ng
Senior Vice President of Technology, Anywhere Real Estate

Dyllan Nguyen
Realtor, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

Lisa Nguyen
2020 President, AREAA Greater Denver Chapter

Allen Okamoto
AREAA National Founding Chairman, AREAA Foundation Emeritus, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Charlie Oppler
2022 Immediate Past President, National Association of REALTORS®

Deven Ortiz
Realtor, The Avenue Home Collective

Charlene Paez
Assistant Vice President & National Project Analyst, US Bank Strategic Markets & Affordable Home Lending

Jim Park
Chairman Emeritus, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Juan Parma
Regional Head, WPB Americas

Sean Phalon
Executive growth officer, Get A Rate

Mylene Pham
Owner-Broker, Sovran Real Estate

Malyna Phan
Immediate Past President, AREAA Greater Sacramento Chapter

Donnie Pingaro
2023 AREAA National Vice-President

Simon Polito
President & Chief Auctioneer, RECA

Nicole Ponseca
Chef, Author, & Entrepreneur, Maharlika and Jeepney NYC

Justin Potier
AREAA Vice President CA & NV, Vylla Home

George Ratiu
Manager, Economic Research, Realtor.com

Mike Reagan
AREAA National Convention Co-Chair, RE/MAX

Krista Richman
Vice President of Sales, Aria Reserve

Lisa Salinas
Support Manager, Redfin

Erik Sellfors
Chair of the Advocacy Committee, National Association of Default Professionals (NADP)

Rick Sharga
Vice Chair Default Task Force, AREAA

Shashank Shekhar
Founder and CEO, InstaMortgage Inc.

Melissa Sofia
National Convention Co-Chair, AREAA San Diego Chapter

Dan Spiegel
Managing Director, Coldwell Banker Commercial

Sara Sutachan
Senior Vice President, Member Information, California Association of Realtors

Crystal Tani
Senior Loan Officer, CMG Financial

Jamie Tian
Real Estate Agent, Rodeo Realty

Troy Thiel
CEO, Thiel Team Real Estate Sales and Consulting

Lisette Torres
Director of State Government and External Affairs, Rocket Companies

Tom Truong
2019 National President, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Barbara Warren
Director of Business Development, Noval Properties

Larry White
Chair of Default Task Force, AREAA

Justin Wong
Immediate Past President, AREAA Greater East Bay Chapter

John Wong
Founding Chairman Emeritus, Asian Real Estate Association of America

Garrick Yan
Chapter Development Committee Chair, AREAA National

Sherry Yang
Head of China Operations, Galliard Homes Ltd.

Vivian Young
Global Head of Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs, JPMorgan Chase

Phil Yu
Award-winning writer, Speaker and Host, Angry Asian Man

Jon Meschke
Vice President, Affiliate Services, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, LLC

Laura DesMoine
Head of Private Office Americas, SVP Designation Services, Engel & Völkers

David Battany
Executive Vice President, Guild Mortgage

Vicky Silvano
Real Estate Broker, Compass

Doug Thompson
Vice President, Sales, WFG National Title Company

Sandra Heidinger
Affordable Lending Manager, Freddie Mac

2022 Sponsors

• usbank
• Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALITY
• RE/MAX
• CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
• CHASE
• ENGEL & VÖLKERS
• BANK OF AMERICA
• TD Bank
• Home Partners of America
• airbnb
• Guild mortgage
• COLDWELL BANKER
• HSBC
• ROCKET Mortgage
• side
• exp REALTY
• Zillow

Annual Sponsors

• RE/MAX
• usbank
• PrimeLending
• UnionBank
• citi
• NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS
• RealLiving
• BB&T SunTrust
• PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE, LLC
• HSBC
• TD Bank
• realtor.com
• Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY
• Home Mortgage
• Frreddie Mac