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TH E M R EP O RT | 3 DEPARTMENT TH E M R EP O RT | 3 CO NTE NTS 14 ON EQUAL FOOTING MReport speaks to women mortgage professionals on gender bias and the steps being taken by the industry towards equality in the workplace. 20 AN ATMOSPHERE OF INCLUSION Want to improve inclusion and diversity among your team? Here are 10 ways that will get you started. 24 LOOKING BEYOND STEREOTYPES Despite leadership commitment to diversity and inclu- sion, there's still progress to be made in advancing women leaders in financial services and technology. 28 DRIVING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE In a career spanning nearly three decades, the MBA's Marcia Davies continues her work to improve diver- sity and inclusion within the mortgage industry. 30 BIG TECH, SMALL BUDGET The world of technology can change the industry in the blink of an eye. How can small companies remain competitive when surrounded giants? SPECIAL SECTION 35 2019 WOMEN IN HOUSING KEYSTONE FINALISTS The first inaugural Keystone awards will honor women who exemplify characteristics that strengthen and support the business of mortgage. DEPARTMENTS 4 MTECH Automation Advancement 10 TAKE 5 Suzy Lindblom, COO for Planet Home Lending 11 MDWELL The Best Markets to Raise a Family 12 MCROWD Who's moving on and who's moving up in the industry