[ THURSDAY, MARCH 5 / 3-6 PM EST/ ATL]

join us for THE REAL DEAL

We are bringing the heat with our first API event of the year! Join the Atlanta Preservation Initiative, EQ Housing Advisors and Perennial Properties for a dynamic discussion that will set the tone for what's to come in 2026 with The Real Deal, scheduled for Thursday, March 5.

We are excited to continue building meaningful dialogue, fostering collaboration and creating spaces where learning, connection and innovation thrive.

Location & Parking Update: Our host, Northmarq, is located in Monarch Plaza (please note: not Monarch Tower—they are next to each other and often confused). We’ll be meeting on the lobby floor in the “Training Room” next to the Highwoods office. Someone will be on-site to help guide guests if needed.

Parking: Please take a ticket when entering the parking garage. Parking validation will be passed out after the event.

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Past Speakers

Brandon McCall

Brandon McCall

NEF

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Chuck Laven

Chuck Laven

Forsyth Street

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Dave Foster

Dave Foster

BDP

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Scott Greenfield

Scott Greenfield

Enterprise

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Ka'Ren Sarvis

Ka'Ren Sarvis

VP - Columbia Residential

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Dr. Debbie Phillips, CPM

Dr. Debbie Phillips, CPM

CEO - The Quadrillion

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Daniel Dorfman

Daniel Dorfman

CEO - Invest with Roots

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Marjy Stagmier

Marjy Stagmier

CEO - Mission Partners

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Katie Runyan

Katie Runyan

Managing Director - Walker & Dunlop

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Sarah Kirsh

Sarah Kirsh

Managing Director - Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta

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Lisa Hurd

Lisa Hurd

Chief Investment Officer - RADCO

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Josh Humphries

Josh Humphries

Senior Housing Advisor - City of Atlanta

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Sandeep Ahuja

Sandeep Ahuja

CEO - Cove

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Atticus LeBlanc

Atticus LeBlanc

Founder & CEO - Padsplit

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Bryan Dinner

Bryan Dinner

CEO - Undaunted

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Vernon Jay

Vernon Jay

CEO - Equity Platforms

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Whitney Blanco

Whitney Blanco

CEO - Acreage

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Nate Robert-Eze

Nate Robert-Eze

CEO - VSN

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Aaron Goldman

Aaron Goldman

President & Co-owner - Perennial Properties, Inc.

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Marc Pollack

Marc Pollack

President and Board Chair - EQ Housing Advisors, Inc.

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API EVENT Calendar

Explore the Future of Affordable Housing

Join us at API, where industry leaders and investors converge to discuss housing, equity, and more.

3/5/2026 3:00 PM

6:00 pm

The Real Deal

Amanda Rhein
Daniel Alexander
Kyle Smith
Joe Brown
Michael Oden

6/10/2026 3:00 PM

6:00 pm

Where's the Capital

Speakers TBD

10/21/2026 3:00 PM

6:00 pm

The Tools in the Toolbox

Speakers TBD

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OUR TEAM

EQ Housing Advisors, Inc.
Marc Pollack

President and Board Chair

Perennial Properties, Inc.
Aaron Goldman

President & Co-owner