NAA Leadership Lyceum

NAA's Leadership Lyceum

NAA’s Leadership Lyceum Program provides up to 34 individuals with an opportunity to develop as a volunteer leader. It is designed to identify, inform, inspire and empower new and emerging volunteer leaders of the National Apartment Association.

Active NAA members and volunteers with NAA Affiliates at the state, local, or national level will experience an immersive and collaborative year-long program, bringing together professionals from various organizations across the country to build knowledge and share experiences with each other.

Since its pilot class in 2005, NAA’s Leadership Lyceum has prepared NAA volunteers for leadership roles with NAA and beyond. Our graduates represent NAA’s 10 regions, and this program equips active NAA volunteers with the skills and confidence to grow as volunteer leaders in the apartment industry.

Nominations are accepted from NAA’s Regional Vice Presidents, National Suppliers Council, Association Executive Council and active NAA Members. Interested individuals may apply below.

NAA's Ideal Leadership Lyceum Candidate

Selected candidates for this year-long program are chosen based on criteria relating to:

active member at the national level for a minimum of one year,
currently employed full-time as an apartment industry professional,
leadership potential,
ability to contribute,
desire to be involved in volunteer leadership roles.

NAA’s goal is to select candidates that represent different backgrounds in rental housing to enrich and balance our class.

Program Information

Leadership Lyceum members are required to attend three concurrent sessions held during NAA’s Advocate, Apartmentalize, and Assembly of Delegates Conferences.

March 8, 2022: Session 1 - Advocate (Washington, DC)
June 22, 2022: Session 2 - Apartmentalize (San Diego, CA)
November 14, 2022: Session 3 - Assembly of Delegates (Norfolk, VA)

If accepted, Leadership Lyceum participants will receive the following benefits:

Access to an exclusive year-long leadership development program
Opportunity to participate on a committee at the national or local level.

Note: All selected candidates are responsible for their meeting registrations and all travel expenses.

Candidate selection is 1 candidate per NAA Region per 425,000 units.
Fellowship applications will be reviewed based on resume, personal statement, and program commitment during the review period in mid-December.

Military Service Documentation (if applicable)
Registration
- Employers or NAA Affiliates will often sponsor all or part of a Regional appointed candidate’s registration. A limited number of exclusive fellowships are available, which include complimentary program participation.
- Fellowships Available:
Resume
Personal Statement
Employed a Minimum of One Year in the Rental Housing Industry
NAA Membership

October 4, 2021: Applications Open
December 3, 2021: Applications Due
December 23, 2021: Selected Applicants Notified
January 30, 2022: Application Payments Due
March 8, 2022: Session 1 - Advocate (Washington, DC)
June 22, 2022: Session 2 - Apartmentalize (San Diego, CA)
November 14, 2022: Session 3 - Assembly of Delegates (Norfolk, VA)

NAA’s Leadership Lyceum is tuition-based. The cost to participate is $1,000. This non-refundable fee covers the program and administrative expenses. All selected candidates are responsible for their meeting registrations and travel expenses to attend the three in-person sessions held during NAA's Advocate, Apartmentalize, and the Assembly of Delegates Meetings.

Employers or NAA Affiliates will often sponsor all or part of a candidate’s registration. A limited number of need-based fellowships are available where the registration fee is waived.

Fellowships Available

For a program overview and application information, please email Sara Keene.

Meet the Class of 2022

Members of Leadership Lyceum, Class of 2022 are the next generation of volunteer leaders for NAA and beyond.


Ricardo Alicea Managing Director, Asset Management Wendover Housing Partners Member of the Florida Apartment Association	Kimberly Athridge Community Manager Kettler Management Member of Apartment Association of Greater Orlando	Cynthia Blanco Senior Marketing Manager RKW Residential Member of the South East Florida Apartment Association

Aiesha Blevins Regional Property Manager Greystar Member of the Southern California Rental Housing Association	Cecelia Bolognia Regional Vice President Bozzuto Management Company Member of the Massachusetts Apartment Association	Ashley Bowman Regional Property Manager Landmark Property Services, Inc. Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Jessica Buonopane Vice President of Residential Properties National Development Member of the Massachusetts Apartment Association	Leah Christian Sr. Manager - National Accounts Lowe’s Pro Supply Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas	Kim Coates Regional Property Manager Cushman & Wakefield Member of the Apartment Association of Kansas City

Linda Coburn Vice President of Asset Management NEXmetro Communities Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association	Martha Dryden Director of Property Management AU Management, LLC Member of the Greater Lexington Apartment Association	Julie Elkins National Sales Manager Fetch Package Member of the Greater Birmingham Apartment Association

Shar Eller Sr Technical Trainer ConAm Management Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association	Patricia Erickson Regional Marketing Director Lincoln Property Company Member of the Apartment Association of Kansas City	Patty Evans Industry Principal Yardi Aspire Member of the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, Inc.

Valerie Fertitta Managing Director Greystar Member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association	Macey Garkovich Vice President Nickel Plate Properties & Management Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Knoxville	April Hudson Senior Regional Manager Highmark Residential Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando

Melissa Joy Senior Vice President Village Green Member of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association	Betsy Kirkpatrick National Account Executive BG Multifamily Member of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association	Stephanie Linton Marketing Director Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association (DMAA)

Melissa Mariotti Director of Property Management Aldon Member of the Apartment & Office Building Association (AOBA)	Lindsey McClain Executive Vice President First Coast Apartment Association	Kristin McLaughlin Director of National Accounts Dixie Carpet Installations Member of the Houston Apartment Association

Crystal Moya Regional Vice President The NRP Group Member of the Rio Grande Valley Apartment Association	Craig Nardi Regional Property Manager S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. Member of the Triangle Apartment Association	Tali Reiner Vice President Security Properties Residential Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Angela Thurow Chief Operating Officer Orange Property Management Member of the Greater Red River Apartment Association	Patty Utley Area Vice President BH Management Member of the Apartment Association of Tarrant County	Quang Vu Marketing Director The Associated Management Company Member of the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association

Katya Watson President, Multifamily Operations The Guild Member of the Austin Apartment Association	Antoinette Williams Regional Property Manager CARROLL Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas	Bert Wray CEO AppWork Member of the Bay Area Apartment Association

NAA's Leadership Lyceum

Nominations are accepted from NAA’s Regional Vice Presidents, National Suppliers Council, Association Executive Council and active NAA Members. Interested individuals may apply below.

NAA's Ideal Leadership Lyceum Candidate

Program Information

Time Commitment

Benefits

Selection

Application Requirements

Application Timeline

Registration

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Meet the Class of 2022

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