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Stepping Up to the Plate G ender inclusiveness is at the core of the success seen by many organizations across the industry. Through its Annual Women in Housing Issue, MReport is proud to showcase these organizations and the wonderful, innovative work of their women leaders that are providing inspiration to the younger generation of females entering the workforce. This month's cover story focuses on gender bias and advice from the mortgage industry's women leaders on the steps that organizations can take to promote equality in the workplace and how more women can rise to leadership positions. Next, in "An Atmosphere of Inclusion," Dana Dillard, EVP, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Mr. Cooper Group, shares a 10-point plan to improve diversity and inclusion in a team. In "Looking Beyond Stereotypes," Charmaine Brown, Director of External Outreach and Engagement for the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at Fannie Mae, gives insights into how organizations can make progress towards advancing women leaders in financial services and technology. Then Mike Albanese spotlights the efforts of Marcia Davies, COO, Mortgage Bankers Association and last year's recipient of the Keystone Awards 2018, Laurie Maggiano Legacy Award, in improving diversity and inclusion within the industry. Giving insights into how small companies can remain relevant in a rapidly changing tech world, Rocky Stubbs, Head of Consumer Direct and Digital Lending at Flagstar Bank makes a case for how people and technology can work together to create a lasting positive user experience in "Big Tech Small Budget." Don't miss our exclusive coverage of the 2019 Keystone Awards finalists—all women nominated by the industry to recognize their unwavering commitment to improving and growing the mortgage business. In their second year now, these awards will be presented at the Five Star Conference's Women in Housing Leadership Awards Banquet on September 25 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Dallas. To learn more about attending this event, visit FiveStarConference.com. David Wharton Managing Editor 2 | TH E M R EP O RT MNOTES © 2011 First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. YOUR business is OUR business! First American Mortgage Services is laser focused on mitigating YOUR cost, risk and exposure by aligning our advanced solutions with YOUR strategic objectives and compliance needs. We are the New First American, over 120 years young, strong and financially secure. 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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rachel Williams MANAGING EDITOR David Wharton ONLINE CONTRIBUTORS Mike Albanese, Radihika Ojha, Seth Wellborn COPY EDITOR Brandy Scott CONTRIBUTORS Dana Dillard Charmaine Brown Rocky Stubbs CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stone ART DIRECTOR Jonathon Won DESIGN DIRECTOR Sean Walker ADVERTISING Kevin McCrea (214.525.6756) 2019 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com ® ; Ken Markison, Of Counsel, Weiner Brodsky Kider PC; Alex McGillis, Director of Product Development, Quicken Loans Erik Schmitt, Managing Director of Origination Division, Chase Home Lending; Rocky Stubbs, SVP, Head of Direct Lending, Flagstar Bank Corporate Officers CHAIRMAN & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Mark Hulme PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ed Delgado ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Jake Davis ART DIRECTION Jordan Funderburk, Jason Stone, Sean Walker, Jonathon Won PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FORCE: Annie Collier (214.525.6740) Legal League 100: Lindsay Wolf (214.525.6786) American Mortgage Diversity Council, National Mortgage Servicing Association, Property Preservation Executive Forum: Derek Templeton (214.525.6757) No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ©2019 REO Publishing LLC All Rights Reserved This publication is intended to provide accurate, authoritative, and detailed information in regard to the subject matter covered. 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