Advance’s mission is to ethically highlight and empower marginalized and underrepresented groups in a professional and collaborative setting. We are committed to fostering a respectful and equitable environment that is inclusive of all people, where everyone feels safe to be their genuine self. We strive to inspire passionate engagement through the celebration of diverse perspectives.
Advance is Longfellow’s internal diversity, equity, and inclusion steering committee whose mission is to highlight and empower marginalized and underrepresented groups in a professional and collaborative setting.
Our Projects
Events & Celebrations
The Advance committee hosts events and celebrations to highlight the importance of diversity in several ways, including educational luncheons and workshops, cultural celebrations, and interactive activities across all Longfellow offices.
Community Outreach & Engagement
Advance focuses on local outreach by partnering with cultural and community organizations, supporting minority-owned businesses, providing volunteer initiatives that support underrepresented groups, and media relations that highlight the stories, achievements, and contributions of diverse individuals in our markets.
Internships
Through our collaborative internship program, Longfellow provides students from underrepresented groups the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience and professional development with the help of mentors from different verticals in our organization.
Catalina serves as Associate, supportive the Corporate Communications and Operations teams. She is responsible for daily office management, partnering with the Managing Director and office staff in administrative work and office management along with her role in the Corporate Communications vertical where she supports the national team. She graduated from the University of San Diego with a legal background.
Mia facilitates Longfellow’s Human Resources processes company-wide. She helps employees through onboarding, training, development, and engagement. Before this position, she was with the property management vertical at Longfellow for over two years. Mia received her Bachelor of Arts from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, with a concentration in ethical studies and psychology. Prior to joining Longfellow, Mia worked for a youth outreach non-profit organization.
Simran leads the Bay Area marketing program for Longfellow from project acquisition including branding/identity and collateral design through the execution of marketing campaigns to support leasing initiatives. She also brings corporate and property awareness to the region using channels of advertising, sponsorships and social media.
Sim joined Longfellow after spending 14 years supporting commercial real estate brokers at Newmark with their Marketing efforts. She earned her Bachelors degree from San Jose State University and her MBA from University of San Francisco.
Sharon serves as the Property Coordinator for Triangle LIFE and Imperial Labs in North Carolina, supporting the Property Management team with day-to-day operations. Her responsibilities include tenant communications, vendor coordination, administrative support, and operational processes. Prior to joining Longfellow, Sharon worked for the U.S. Department of State in administrative and operational roles supporting U.S. Embassies in Tbilisi, Georgia, and Lusaka, Zambia. She brings a strong background in operations, organization, and customer service.
Maya joined the Longfellow Elevate team in 2024 and supports tenant experience initiatives throughout the Bay Area. Prior to Longfellow, she worked in sales and administration at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.