Teresa Palacios Smith

HomeServices of America, Inc.

Throughout 2022, Teresa Palacios Smith launched many programs to foster diversity. These included Diversity MEETS, a monthly gathering of all the Diversity Councils within the HomeServices of America family of companies, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FoREver Pride network and the Women Who Lead podcast.

Her efforts throughout the year didn’t go unnoticed. She was featured on the cover of National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses’ magazine (Volume 11, Issue 1), and in September, she was awarded Ally of the Year by the LGBTQ+ RE Alliance.

“The most rewarding part of my career is the full support that I get from Gino Blefari, our CEO, and our leadership team to implement programs and continue to create a culture where everyone is welcome, accepted, respected and valued—and where they are able to bring their true self to work,” says Palacios Smith.