Ayris Scales

Nareit Foundation Grantee Spotlight: NAF KnoPro Industry Challenge

pconnors@reit.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:10 +0000

Supported by a Nareit Foundation Dividends Through Diversity grant, the NAF KnoPro REIT/Real Estate Industry Challenge engaged more than 1,000 high school students in solving real-world business challenges while introducing them to careers in commercial real estate and REIT investing.

Nareit’s Scales Participates in Black Real Estate Roundtable Discussion on Market Reset and Capital Markets

pconnors@reit.com — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:45:31 +0000

Ayris Scales, SVP, social responsibility & global initiatives at Nareit, recently participated in the opening roundtable discussion at the 6th Annual Black Real Estate Roundtable (BRER) in San Francisco.

Nareit’s Social Responsibility Council Convenes for Annual In-Person Meeting

pconnors@reit.com — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:08:49 +0000

Nareit hosted its fourth annual in-person meeting of the Social Responsibility Council (SRC) on Sept. 10, bringing together 16 members representing a cross-section of REIT sectors.

Paradigm for Parity’s 2024 Accelerator Program Cohort Presents Capstone

drusignola@reit.com — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:26:25 +0000

Nareit’s Ayris T. Scales spoke about the importance of advancing the careers of women in finance and commercial real estate.

Project Destined Graduates Spring Cohort of its REIT Bridge Program

drusignola@reit.com — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:56:56 +0000

The social impact platform's student training program was funded by the Nareit DDEI Giving Campaign in 2023.

Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future

drusignola@reit.com — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:17:55 +0000

February presents a designated opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black Americans on our country, fostering a collective appreciation for the culture’s rich history and enduring impact.

Nareit’s Scales Presents American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation with $85,000 Grant

pconnors@reit.com — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:13:10 +0000

On Jan. 21, Nareit’s Ayris T. Scales joined a Nareit DDEI grantee, the American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation (AHLAF), during its 6th Annual Gala, Night of a Thousand Stars.

Kenyan Conference Addresses Unlocking the Potential of REITs in East Africa

drusignola@reit.com — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:51:14 +0000

Nareit’s Ayris Scales presented at the REITs Association of Kenya’s recent annual conference in Naivasha.

REESA: The Global REIT Alliance Hosts Fall 2023 Meeting in London

drusignola@reit.com — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:13:51 +0000

The meeting was held alongside EPRA’s annual conference.

REESA Hosts Spring 2023 Conference in Toronto

pconnors@reit.com — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:16:24 +0000

Members of the Real Estate Equity Securitization Alliance marked the 30th anniversary of REITs in Canada by opening the Toronto Stock Exchange alongside industry leaders.