Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)
What is WLI?
The ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) was created to raise the visibility and participation of women in ULI and ultimately in the real estate profession. We invite all women of ULI Dallas-Fort Worth to join in, participate and connect with fellow women ULI members via the WLI.
The WLI Dallas-Fort Worth Executive Committee, under the leadership of Chair, Gianna Pigford (Gianna.Pigford@stantec.com ), meets monthly to plan events and set initiatives for the year.
JOIN US for our monthly VIRTUAL Coffees to connect, network, and learn more about ULI and the resources available to you as a member. Dates for these coffees can be found under the Events Section of our ULI Dallas-Fort Worth webpage.

Photo By Christy Thurston
Effective Networking Event with Mary Lyons
WLI Exclusive Events
The Women’s Leadership Initiative hosts a minimum of 4 WLI member exclusive events per year. These events prominently feature women of influence within the CRE industry, and can either focus on new developments in the area, or on leadership & networking. ULI Dallas-Fort Worth’s WLI offers quality opportunities for female members to network, learn, and grow together in real estate.

Photo By Christy Thurston
WLI & NEXT Joint Virgin Hotel Tour
WLI and North Texas NEXT Mobile Tours
The Women’s Leadership Initiative and the ULI Dallas-Fort Worth NEXT Group co-host mobile workshops throughout the year focusing on upcoming or newly established developments in the region. These tours typically run from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and conclude with a networking happy hour. WLI/NEXT Tours are open to ULI women members and all other members between the ages of 35 and 45.
Are you interested in Getting Involved?
Would you like to be part of the committee?
Questions about the group?
christy.thurston@uli.org
214-880-8669