20 in their Twenties

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About 20 in their Twenties

The National Apartment Association's 20 in their Twenties celebrates the best and brightest rental housing professionals 29 years or younger at our largest event, Apartmentalize. These industrious career builders have already made great professional achievements and possess the potential to go far. 

With a free registration to Apartmentalize in Philadelphia, June 19–21, 2024, selected candidates will be recognized throughout the event, in NAA’s units Magazine and on NAA’s event website and social media platforms. Winners will also be invited to a free, invitation-only breakfast, a prime time for rising stars to network and showcase their talents with 11k other industry professionals.

The call for 20 in their Twenties, Class of 2024 applications has closed. If you would like to be contacted to apply in the future, please sign up to be notified.

Still have questions? Watch this webinar with 20s alumni, check out the FAQs and Meet the Class of 2024 below.

Program Information

  • NAA membership is required
  • Must be 29 years or younger on June 21, 2024
  • Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry
  • Demonstration of making a meaningful impact at the workplace

  • How does the selection process work?
    Answer: Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be selected by an NAA Task Force.
     
  • A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected based on the following:
    o    Quality of Overall Written Application (20%)
    o    Innovative Ideas (25%)
    o    Demonstration of Leadership (25%)
    o    Letter to Self (10%)
    o    Career Goal (10%)
    o    Reference (10%)
     
  • Applicants selected for the Class of 2024 will be notified via email no later than March 13, 2024.
     
  • Need more information?
    Answer: Reach out to Stefani Hurst.

Meet the Class of 2024

Meet the next generation of rental housing industry leaders.

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Brayden Allen

Brayden Allen
Revenue Associate
Cushman and Wakefield
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas

Blerina Advili
Blerina Avdili
Regional Property Manager
Cushman and Wakefield
Member of the Bay Area Apartment Association

Wendy Bartley
Wendy Bartley
Associate Director of Sales and Marketing
Cardinal Group Management
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association

Nathan Brown

Nathan Brown
Innovation Associate
Greystar
Member of the Charleston Apartment Association

Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies
Property Manager
Legend Management Group
Member of the Apartment & Office Building Association (AOBA)

Tyler Freed

Tyler Freed
Regional Property Manager
Greystar Real Estate Partners
Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Shane Guillot

Shane Guillot
Director, Centralized Operations
Cardinal Group Companies
Member of the Baton Rouge Apartment Association

Ariel Guzman

Ariel Guzman
Regional Director
Snappt
Member of the New Jersey Apartment Association

Miranda Hekimian

Miranda Hekimian
Manager, Operations
Greystar
Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Kyle Hillebrand

Kyle Hillebrand
National Roving Leasing Consultant
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Member of the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association

Christine Kim

Christine Kim
Regional Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
Member of the Apartment & Office Building Association (AOBA)

Cory Leschel

Cory Leschel
Portfolio Director
Pegasus Residential
Member of the Atlanta Apartment Association

Jared Marin

Jared Marin
Property Director
Crown Residential
Member of the South East Florida Apartment Association

Tansee McReynolds

Tansee McReynolds
Multi-Site Manager
Yarco
Member of the Apartment Association of Kansas City

Alayshia	Payne

Alayshia Payne
Senior Leasing Professional
Obrien Realty Group
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans

Brittany Pitts

Brittany Pitts
Multi-Site Property Manager
PRG Real Estate
Member of the Upper State Apartment Association

Bianca Rossano

Bianca Rossano
Account Executive
Entrata
Member of the Rental Housing Association of Utah

Dwight Seahorn

Dwight Seahorn
Director of Marketing & Leasing Support
Landmark Properties
Member of the Apartment Owners & Managers Association of Wisconsin

Katie Terwilliger

Katie Terwilliger
People Ops, Director
Cardinal Group Companies
Member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver

Avery Valdes

Avery Valdes
Senior Marketing Associate
Greystar
Member of the Houston Apartment Association

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