Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our commitment

We commit to bringing out the best in ourselves, uncovering our hidden talents, and celebrating differences in our day-to-day interactions. These beliefs are essential as we serve our members who help fulfill the dream of home and property ownership in America. In this effort, the DEI Committee was established in 2021 to monitor and develop this mission.
Xina Rim,2022 DEI Committee Chair

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee has been charged with assisting our members about DEI issues and with both public and private sectors to build community relations. Committee members are from a broad array of our REALTOR® and Affiliate membership, including brokers, agents, appraisers, bankers, mortgage and title professionals.
Chair
Xina Rim | xina@xinarim.com
Vice Chair
Heather Breckenridge | hbreckie@gmail.com
Staff Liaison
Derek van der Kaay | dvanderkaay@pinellasrealtor.org
Fair Housing Skits
Skits about fair housing featuring REALTOR® members, Affiliate members, and staff at PRO/CPRO, in conjunction with our new DEI Committee. We have a little fun communicating these topics, but the issues themselves are very serious in nature. It’s vital that everyone who works within the real estate industry is aware of the laws and best practices relevant to fair housing, implicit bias, and discrimination, as it’s possible that lines can be crossed without ill intent by any party. If you have any questions about the topics covered, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Resources
Pinellas County Office of Human Rights
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tampa Bay Fair Housing Consortium
Local housing agencies
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services
Pinellas County Community Development
Clearwater Department Economic Development and Housing
St. Petersburg Dept of Housing and Community Development