Vanessa Curtis is a Senior Director at CBRE and a Fellow of the RICS. Vanessa chairs CBRE’s Ability Network and has founded AbilityRE, a non-profit with the specific aim of driving inclusion of people with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental ill-health and long-term health conditions within the Real Estate and Built Environment Sector. AbilityRE works with individuals, organisations and governing bodies to promote awareness, inclusive culture and DEI strategies at all levels across our industry. Vanessa is passionate about all aspects of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and strongly believes that improving the diversity profile of our industry will eventually lead to improved inclusivity and accessibility of the buildings, spaces and infrastructure that we design, construct, transact and manage.