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Silicon Valley Realtors congratulate 2024 AREAA SV leadership team
SILVAR President-elect Tammie Peters congratulated 2024 AREAA SV President Viral Vora on behalf of SILVAR.
The Silicon Valley Association of Realtors congratulated Asian Real Estate Association of America Silicon Valley 2024 President Viral Vora and AREAA SV's 2024 officers and board of directors at their installation on Feb. 22. Representing SILVAR at the event were President-elect Tammie Peters, past president Jim Hamilton and director at-large Tracey McNeely. California state Assemblymember Evan Low (District 26) was the keynote speaker.
Jamie Tien, 2024 AREAA national president, administered the oath of office to Vora and the 2024 AREAA SV leadership team. Joining Vora on the 2024 AREAA SV executive board are PK Patel (Global Estate Link), vice president; Chika Mori eXp Realty), secretary; Jessica Ceja (Coldwell Banker Realty), treasurer; and Thomas Feng (Bay Area Connect), immediate past president.
The 2024 AREAA board directors are Eric Chu (Intero), Steven Diec (Chase), Iris Chung (Bay Area Connect), Alessandra Calderon (Bay Area Connect), Daniel Wong (Presidio Group), Nirmalya Modak (Golden Credit Union), and Joey Cojo (Team Fast). The board of advisors includes Atsuko Yube (Global Estate Link brokered by eXp), Dennis Delisle (Equity One Real Estate), Francis Lopez (DeLeon Realty), Sylvia Lee (Intero Commercial), Samuel Bedros (Chase), Sterling McNeal (Citibank), David Baker (Wells Fargo), James Truong (PNC Bank), and Craig Stammler (US Bank).
Vora is a mortgage loan officer at PNC Bank in Cupertino. He holds a master's degree in business administration from R K College of Business Management.
Vora said AREAA SV chose the Installation Gala theme "Multicultural Mosaics" to celebrate the diversity and richness of the community. The theme symbolizes the rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds within our community.
"Each one of us brought unique perspectives and experience to the table, and it is this diversity that makes us stronger and more sustainable. With unity and shared goals, we can achieve so much together," said Vora. "Much like how the mosaics embrace the individual pieces blending together to create a beautiful, unified whole, AREAA Silicon Valley embraces the diverse and inclusive member culture to bring a thriving community together."
In his message to members and guests, Vora said he is focused on powering the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community forward. "Our priorities will include promoting economic empowerment, advocating for homeownership opportunities, and championing inclusivity and representation in all aspects of society. This isn't just about me. This is about us. Let's make 2024 the year our community rises together!"
Peters, who is also the chair of SILVAR's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee, congratulated Viral on behalf of SILVAR. "AREAA SV is a very active organization with whom we have had longtime friendship. SILVAR embraces all real estate associations who advocate for homeownership and inclusivity. We champion all AREAA has accomplished in helping the Asian American community achieve the American dream and are happy to serve as a resource for you."
AREAA is a professional trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American communities. The association advocates for policy positions at the national level that will reduce homeownership barriers facing the Asian American community. AREAA's Silicon Valley chapter was formed in 2010. To learn more about AREAA SV, visit https://areaa.org/siliconvalley.
The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.
The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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