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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 48 2 0 2 4 W O M E N I N H O U S I N G A W A R D S SHARIFA A. ANDERSON SVP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Fannie Mae "Sharifa leads Fannie Mae's ongoing efforts to create measurable, positive outcomes across the enterprise and with suppliers, business partners, and the people and communities it serves. She is regarded as a thought partner and trusted advisor across the industry and approaches her work with a focus on structural change, shared accountability, impact, and sustainability. Since rejoining Fannie Mae, the company has outperformed external benchmarks for workforce diversity. Her 20+ career journey has been inspired by a desire to advocate for others, and to create meaningful access to opportunity in the housing industry. Through various roles, Sharifa has supported the financing and development of affordable housing that responded to some of the toughest housing challenges in the country and played a role in expanding access to credit for underserved consumers. Sharifa is active with the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and a founding member of the association's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER "Thank you to the Five Star Institute for considering me as a finalist for the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award and for including me in this inspiring group of women making a positive impact on the housing industry. For me, this nom- ination is recognition of our collective work and confirmation that together, we have the power to create a more inclusive housing system. In my current role as Fannie Mae's Chief Diversity and Inclu- sion (D&I) Officer, I work collaboratively with colleagues across the company to develop and implement a compre- hensive inclusion strategy that extends beyond our organization and includes talent, suppliers, broker/dealers, industry partners, consumers, and more. I am pas- sionate about this work and am inspired daily by my colleagues who are execut- ing on our mission to advance equitable homeownership and affordable housing across America, with inclusion as the cornerstone of our strategy. Every day, my role presents new opportunities to learn, innovate, and partner with people across all levels of the company who bring different perspectives to our strategic and This award recognizes women whose accomplishments have left an indelible impact on the industry and have positively influenced homeownership within the past year. (Candidates for this award must have a minimum 20 years' consecutive industry experience). The Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award problem-solving approach. It is an honor to be recognized for doing what I love and a privilege to contribute to creating meaningful access to opportunities in the housing industry." SHERRI CALCUT EVP, President, BOK Financial Mortgage "Sherri Calcut has dedicated over 30 years to the mortgage industry. In 2020, she proudly spearheaded the creation of a Community Mortgage Banker role at BOK Financial, helping 17,382 homebuyers become homeowners over three years. Known for enhancing operational efficiency, she helped reduce loan processing times from 45-60 days to under 30 days. Under Sherri's leadership, her department has enabled over 5,000 homeowners to achieve the American Dream in the past two years. She is passionate about mentoring and actively supports women in the industry. Sherri holds certifications in FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriting and VA LAPP and graduated from the BOKF Executive Leadership program in 2019. Her accolades include the Fifth Third Bank President's Circle Award and being named Employee of the Year at Republic Bank three times. She serves in the RISE Venture Program and on boards such as the Oklahoma Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER I fell in love with the housing industry over three decades ago when I started my career as a mortgage loan closer. As I advanced through the years, my passion for helping make the dream of home- ownership a reality continued to grow stronger. Staying informed with industry trends, regulations, and innovations throughout my leadership positions has allowed me to drive meaningful change, influence policies and practices, and