Maria Kong served as President of NAREB from 2007-2009
Formed a coalition with NAHREP(National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) and AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association Of America) that led to convening the first Multicultural Legislative Conference
Heightened NAREB’s visibility and “voice” among policy and lawmakers by engaging professional communications counsel
Broadened NAREB’s connections and dialogue among other advocacy and civil rights groups, policy and lawmaker
Conceived and launched the State of Housing in Black America initiative during the NAREB Convention in Memphis, TN
Produced NAREB’s first 5-year strategic plan
Initiated NAREB’s Youth Leadership program
Instituted a NAREB fund and support network to assist survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita