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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 24 October 2024 M E M B E R S H I P S T he Five Star Institute's Ameri- can Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the mortgage industry. The organization provides a platform for the collaboration of mortgage industry leaders for the advancement of diversity and inclusion dialogue. It develops and provides tools and strategies to create an understanding and appreciation of individual differenc- es in thought, experience, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, style, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The AMDC Advisory Council (AC) recently added three new members to its lineup, and you can see those new members profiled below. They join the existing AC membership that includes: • Tai Christensen, Chair; Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer, Arrive Home • Toniqua Green, VP, Corporate Social Responsibility, Mr. Cooper • Michael Ruiz, Director, Supplier Diversity, Fannie Mae The Advisory Council's new additions include: Raquel Pasala SVP of Strategy & Business Relations, ServiceLink Raquel Pasala is SVP of Strategy & Business Relations at ServiceLink and a proud first-genera- tion Hispanic American. She is a member of the American Mortgage Diversity Council and has built an impressive and diverse career spanning real estate sales, marketing, and operations across loan servicing, real estate, law, insurance, and correspondent lending sectors. She previously managed her own real estate firm and has also held significant executive leadership roles within the mortgage industry, including serving as SVP of Operations. She served as Senior Default Manager at Ameriquest Mortgage, where she developed and led the loss mitigation, bankruptcy, and property preservation divisions. Email: raquel.pasala@svclnk.com Ashley Shepherd Creative Manager, Brands & Marketing, Safeguard Properties Ashley Shepherd began her career in the property preservation industry over 13 years ago at Safeguard in the Vendor Management department as Vendor Account Manager and Supply Chain Manager. In 2021, she transitioned into the Marketing depart- ment, where she drives the creation and implementation of innovative marketing strategies to enhance company visibility and client engagement. Through strategic insights and a creative approach, Shep- herd utilizes her proficiency in digital marketing and brand development to support Safeguard's position as an industry leader. Shepherd is responsible for the creation and scheduling of the Safeguard Properties Industry Webinar Series, as well as the creation and distribution of the Safeguard Properties Newsletter. She also leads the committee responsible for planning and executing the National Property Preservation Conference each year. Shepherd graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism and a minor in marketing. Maria Tsagaris Starks Chief Diversity Officer and Bankruptcy Partner, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce Maria Tsagaris Starks manages McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC's national proof of claim portfolio. Tsagaris Starks routinely advises real estate and mortgage banking professionals regarding laws affecting creditor rights in the areas of bankruptcy, loss mitigation, and other areas of the default servicing industry. She works with top servicers and lenders to provide on-site training courses on bankruptcy laws affecting the mortgage industry. Email: maria.tsagaris@mccalla.com AMERICAN MORTGAGE DIVERSITY COUNCIL ADDS SEVERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS