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Julia Lashay is a prominent figure in the real estate industry with a distinguished 23-year career, serving as a broker, trainer, speaker, author, and advisor. As the Head of Inclusion and Belonging at Keller Williams Realty International, she leads initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, implementing innovative strategies to create an inclusive work environment. Licensed in Minnesota and Texas, Julia has educated over 23,000 agents through her industry courses, including "The Agent of Distinction" and "The Color of Real Estate." Her dynamic speaking engagements have earned her recognition at major events like the 2022 REALTOR® Conference & Expo. Additionally, Julia co-hosts the podcast "The Color of Money" and contributes to Inman News, where she shares insights on industry trends while advocating for Black and historically marginalized communities. Her contributions have been acknowledged with multiple awards, including the 2020 Exceptional Service Award and recognition as one of Texas's Top 100 Most Influential People to Watch in 2022.

Meredith Maples brings over a decade of experience in the learning and development industry to her role as Senior Director of Keller Williams University. Before joining Keller Williams, she held various positions focused on teaching, training, instructional design, and leadership across higher education, non-profit organizations, and government contracts. In her current position, Meredith is responsible for overseeing the creation and delivery of exceptional learning experiences for real estate agents and franchise leaders, guiding the development of Keller Williams' proprietary learning platform. She is dedicated to ensuring that all Keller Williams associates have the flexibility to learn at their own pace and according to their individual needs, empowering them to achieve their personal and professional goals.