Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA

About MY PASSIONS

Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

I started NREUV out of necessity. I saw the need to help community organizations develop their property and maintain control so that they would not be taken advantage of by seasoned developers. NREUV’s work is grounded in collaborating with the community to help it achieve its goals in a holistic manner. NREUV has participated in the development of over 7,500 units of housing and have underwritten approximately $4.5B in real estate development transactions.

NREUV

Project Community Capital®

I grew up in affordable housing and it is my mission and passion to work on projects that truly make a difference in the community. I believe it is the responsibility of developers to create opportunities for those living in the communities in which they work. The two beneficiaries kept missing each other. PCC makes those connections for people who lack access to opportunities. Employers are elated about finding ready workers and are proud to make an investment in an individual from an underserved community.

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WFL Collective®

The WFL Collective is the hub of economic empowerment. WFL’s collective impact model, eliminates silos and builds collaboration among partners to help people get to work. As a member of the WFL Collective™, service providers and community organizations can have a greater impact on those they serve by providing access to all the resources they need and direct access to employers through PCC.

WFL Collective

Notable Recent Awards

THE DAILY RECORD Maryland’s Top 100 Women

Maryland’s Top 100 Women recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service and mentoring. Winners are selected by past Top 100 Women and business leaders. Three-time winners are inducted into the Circle of Excellence.

Anthem Awards - Silver

Title: Helping Underestimated Residents Access Local Jobs

The Anthem Awards celebrates and champions work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities.

BISNOW Innovator of the Year

The BISNOW Innovator of The Year Honorees are celebrated for: Women who have excelled in driving innovation in the commercial real estate field and used new or creative ideas to improve the industry.

GBC Bridging The Gap Award

Each year, through the Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards, the GBC recognizes exceptional minority, women-owned, majority businesses and executives who nurture the development of minority and women-owned businesses in Greater Baltimore and Maryland.

Stevie Award 2022: Change Maker of the Year Award - Race

The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are the world's premier business awards for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run.

Social Innovation Summit Award for Economic Empowerment

The SIS Awards are a celebration of collaborations and organizations that have created a positive impact in the last year, and those that show a roadmap to future success and lasting impact.

Baltimore Business Journal Leaders In DIversity Award

The Leaders in Diversity Awards honor influential executives and business owners who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Greater Baltimore business community.

ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2022

The Enterprising Women of the Year event is the magazine’s annual celebration of the world’s top women entrepreneurs. The program recognizes top women entrepreneurs and women business owners.