Nareit members play an essential role through Nareit’s committees, subcommittees, and councils. New Sustainability and Social Responsibility Council leaders will support the development of educational programming and advocacy priorities, and provide valuable expertise and perspectives that help shape our work.
Real Estate Sustainability Council
This council includes more than 130 of Nareit's corporate member sustainability leaders representing all REIT sectors. Its mission is to help shape and lead the REIT industry as it continues to address various complex environmental and sustainability reporting topics.
2027 Real Estate Sustainability Council Leadership:
- Chair: Lauren Brust Moss, SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust
- Vice Chair: Ryan Knudson, VP, Energy & Sustainability, Phillips Edison & Co.
RESC Leadership Committee
- Elena Alschuler, LaSalle Investment Management (Former Chair, CRREM NA Working Group)
- Aaron Binkley, Digital Realty (Former Chair 2025)
- Michael Chang, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (Former Chair 2023)
- Tamara Chernomordik, Kimco (Co-chair RER SPAC)
- Chris Laz, Realty Income Corporation (Former Chair 2026)
- Kelly Meissner, Ventas, Inc. (Former Chair 2022)
- Ben Myers, BXP (Former Chair 2021)
Nareit Staff Liaison: Jessica Long, Senior Vice President, Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
Social Responsibility Council
The Social Responsibility Council is a cross-disciplinary group representing Nareit’s corporate membership that advises Nareit on social responsibility and human capital priorities, fosters knowledge sharing, and advances initiatives that shape the REIT industry’s visibility and community impact.
2027 Social Responsibility Council Leadership
- Chair: Shea Taylor, EVP, Chief Talent Officer, Brixmor Property Group Inc.
- Vice Chair: Laisha C. Dismuke, VP, Administration, RLJ Lodging Trust
- Vice Chair: Amy D'Olimpio, SVP, CHRO, Regency Centers Corporation
Nareit Staff Liaison: Ayris T. Scales, Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility & Global Initiatives