“Be the change you want to see.” Nykea Pippion ignited change by becoming a realtor after a bad homebuying experience. Following her groundbreaking role as the first female African American treasurer of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, Nykea was elected its first female African American president in 137 years. Nykea is a proud Chicagoan, regional expert, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.