Since 2019, Jennifer Taylor, managing principal of Ambiculture Advisors, has served as president of the global nonprofit organisation Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate (FIIRE), which has 10 chapters in the United States and two internationally in Canada and the Philippines. In May, Taylor spoke with Institutional Real Estate Asia Pacific senior editor Dr Jennifer Molloy about FIIRE’s mission and latest activities.

When was FIIRE founded, and what is its vision and mandate?

FIIRE began its journey in 2009 as an informal gathering of like-minded professionals who shared a passion for institutional real estate and a desire to connect with fellow Filipinos in the industry. For a decade, this grassroots network thrived on regular networking events, fostering meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community among its members. As the group’s influence and ambitions grew, i