05 / ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations

These are some of the organizations I’m active in that support me in making my way into the industry.

These are some of the organizations I’m active in that support me in making my way into the industry.

Project Destined

Joe & Beverly Rodriguez Emerging Leaders Fellowship

Sponsored by Joe Rodriguez, one of six founding partners of Invesco Real Estate, where he helped grow the firm from $1B to $90B in AUM over 30 years. The fellowship selects 20 students for a scholarship stipend, 1:1 career coaching, mentorship and industry introductions from Rodriguez himself, and mock interviews to prepare for real estate recruiting.

ICSC Foundation

Phillips Edison & Company Scholarship

A merit-based scholarship through the International Council of Shopping Centers Foundation awarded to students with a demonstrated interest in retail real estate. I received a $5,000 scholarship along with a fully funded trip to ICSC's conference in New York.

The Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence

Founded by William J. Ferguson in 2022, CLE selects high-performing students for tuition and financial assistance, mentoring and coaching, and direct career placement support in real estate and related sectors.

MLT

Management Leadership for Tomorrow — Financial Services Track

A national career development program that prepares top-performing students for careers in finance and business through coaching, technical training, and direct access to leading employers. I'm on the Financial Services track.

SEO Career

Real Estate Track

A competitive career program that trains selected students for careers in top industries through structured training, mentorship, and direct recruiting relationships with leading firms. I'm on the Real Estate track.

Urban Land Institute

ULI

A global nonprofit research and education organization focused on responsible land use and building sustainable, thriving communities, connecting real estate professionals across every sector of the industry.

Mortgage Bankers Association

MBA

The national trade association representing the real estate finance industry, providing research, advocacy, and education across commercial and residential mortgage banking.

CRE Finance Council

CREFC

The trade association representing the commercial real estate finance industry, covering CMBS, CLOs, and balance sheet lending, known as the voice of CRE finance.

Real Estate Lenders Association

RELA

A member organization connecting real estate debt professionals, lenders, brokers, and capital providers through networking events and industry programming.

Nicolas M. Riveira

Miami, Florida