The Triangle WLI 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.

What We Do:

In the Triangle, the WLI Steering Committee organizes and hosts

• Leadership Conversations with local female real estate leaders
• Project Tours and Programs
• Networking events
• Mentorship program

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.

Laura Solie, President, Quinn Partners

Laura Solie is President of Quinn Partners, a real estate investment firm focusing on redevelopment and property management in Durham, NC. Laura founded the company over five years ago, and has led its growth ever since. Laura graduated in 2014 with an MBA in Real Estate from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. Prior to business school, Laura spent five years working in the education, finance, and technology sectors. Laura completed her undergraduate degree in Economics in 2007 from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

2019-2020 ULI Triangle WLI Steering Committee:

Laura Solie (Co-Chair)
Susana Dancy (Co-Chair)
Brika Eklund
Caitlin Shelby
Ginger Ackiss
Gretchen Saussy
Natalie Britt
Stephanie Cruz
Summer Alston
Susan Elliott

For more information on the Triangle Women’s Leadership Initiative, Laura Solie or Susana Dancy.