
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 |
Kimberly Athridge |
Cynthia Blanco |
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Aiesha Blevins |
Cecelia Bolognia |
Ashley Bowman |
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Jessica Buonopane |
Leah Christian |
Kim Coates |
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Linda Coburn |
Martha Dryden |
Julie Elkins |
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Shar Eller |
Patricia Erickson |
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Patty Evans
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Valerie Fertitta |
Macey Garkovich |
April Hudson |
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Melissa Joy |
Betsy Kirkpatrick |
Stephanie Linton |
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Melissa Mariotti |
Lindsey McClain |
Kristin McLaughlin |
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Crystal Moya |
Craig Nardi |
Tali Reiner |
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Angela Thurow |
Patty Utley |
Quang Vu |
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Katya Watson |
Antoinette Williams |
Bert Wray |