Register by 2:00 pm on meeting day to get a printed nametag!
Powerhouse Panel of Three Local Women Reshaping the Future of San Diego Real Estate
with Emily Jones, Melissa Meza, and Sarah Picha
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as NSDREI presents a powerhouse panel of three trailblazing women who are transforming the landscape of San Diego real estate. From flipping thousands of homes to leading $500M equity funds and pioneering creative finance strategies, Melissa Meza, Sarah Picha, and Emily Jones are breaking barriers, challenging norms, and creating real impact in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. They’ll share hard-earned lessons, bold strategies, and the mindset behind their success—from deal-making in a male-dominated industry to balancing growth with purpose.
This is the must-attend event of the summer for anyone serious about real estate in San Diego. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your portfolio, you’ll walk away with insider knowledge, actionable tools, and inspiration to fuel your next big move. Seats will fill fast—mark your calendar, bring a friend, and don’t miss this chance to learn from three extraordinary women who are redefining what’s possible in real estate, private equity, and development.
Topics will include:
- Navigating challenges and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry
- How women are reshaping leadership roles in real estate and private equity
- Strategies on flipping, rentals, development, and more
- Lessons learned from over a thousand deals: the wins and mistakes
- Balancing real estate success with family, life, and personal growth
- Navigating the San Diego housing market: where to find opportunity
- How to acquire real estate and businesses using creative finance strategies
About the Panelists
Emily Jones, Residential Developer & Market Analyst, transitioned from traditional real estate to development, where she’s led the acquisition of over 60 properties in just two years. Known for her strategic market research and personable approach, she crafts development projects that respond to San Diego’s evolving housing needs with precision and heart.
Melissa Meza, President & CEO, CARE Property Advisors has flipped over 5,000 homes and deployed over $1 billion in real estate capital. Melissa began her career learning fix-and-flip firsthand—door-knocking tough San Diego neighborhoods and managing multi-state rental portfolios. Now known for ethical leadership and bold vision, Melissa leads several purpose-aligned ventures and is at the forefront of using real estate as a tool for long-term impact.
Sarah Picha, Real Estate Strategist & Acquisitions Consultant, specializes in creative finance and structuring innovative deals to solve complex real estate challenges. With 40+ high-end flips and multifamily developments under her belt, she helps agents revive “dead” leads and unlock wealth-building opportunities through non-traditional approaches, turning today's market headwinds into deal-making tailwinds.
Prior to the presentation, we’ll start off with our famous Market Update presentation with Jerry Ryan, a few words from our Valued Sponsors, and the “Haves and Wants” segment.
MEMBER LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL
Members, invite a first-time guest to attend for free
(no guest pass required)
and get a free drink ticket for a well drink.
Email Denise@nsdrei.org with their name, email and phone by 1 pm on Tuesday
and we'll get them registered, or you can register them at the door!
AGENDA:
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
San Diego’s Best Networking & New Meeting Feature: "Ask the Pro" Corner. Arrive early to network and chat with a Pro to get your questions answered. |
| 7:00 - 7:45 PM |
We start the meeting with some board business, followed by our famous Market Update presentation with Jerry Ryan, a few words from our Valued Sponsors, and the “Haves and Wants” segment. (If you have a deal, service or you are looking for a specific investment, come prepared to share!)
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| 7:45 - 9:30 PM |
Presentation & Q/A |
| 9:30 - 9:45 PM |
Networking
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| 9:45 PM |
Closing time: You don't have to go home,
but you can't stay here
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REGISTRATION RATES & DEADLINES:
Event includes appetizers and no-host bar.
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Early |
Regular |
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thru 7/14 |
on 7/15 |
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Member
(Includes member levels: Individual/
Military/Board/Sponsors/Honorary/
Affiliate/Speaker in the past 12 months)
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Free
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Free
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| Military Non-member |
$15 |
$20 |
Non-Member
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$25 |
$35 |
Please note that in-person meetings are NOT streamed on Zoom.
The session will be recorded and access to recordings is a benefit of membership. Click here for more information about joining.
Cancellation/refund deadline is Wednesday at noon before the meeting. No shows will be charged in full.
IMPORTANT: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE
By registering for and attending this event, I hereby give NSDREI Inc., its clients, agents, and assigns, full permission to use, publish and copyright photographic images, film images, video images, sound recordings, and any reproductions from these materials of me and/or my property or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name, and make changes or alterations therein and/or alterations thereto Worldwide in perpetuity. Some places these images and recordings may be used and posted include, but are not limited to, the Internet, emails, social media, etc.
