We welcome all backgrounds and experience levels to collaborate in spreading visibility for the rental housing industry through: Advocacy, Education, Networking and Communication. Explore volunteer opportunities below!
Advocacy
Influence policy affecting the industry!
Time: up to 20 hrs
Communication
Share our industry's important messaging!
Time: up to 20 hrs
Education
Educate and elevate industry professionals!
Time: up to 15 hrs
Networking
Build your professional industry network!
Time: up to 40 hrs
Governance
- Committees, sub-committees, and work groups – annual commitment
Micro-volunteerism and Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy is not about making noise; it’s about making an impact. Real influence starts simple and gradually becomes more sophisticated over time. The journey toward becoming an influential advocate for NAA typically starts with sending emails through NAA’s Action Center and gradually leads to face-to-face meetings with policymakers (the most influential advocacy tactic in any advocate’s toolkit).
Submit your interest to start receiving information from NAA about opportunities to learn more about effective strategies and tactics for establishing and building influential relationships with your policymakers.
Governance
- Committees, sub-committees, and work groups – Annual commitment
Volunteer Opportunities
- Focus group participant – 20 hours
- NAA Survey Panel – 10-12 hours
- NAA’s Panel of Experts – 10-12 hours
- Article Content contribution – 5 hours
- Marketing and Comms Networking Group – 5 hours
- Webinar speaker/contributor – 3-5 hours
- Sharing and promoting NAA events and efforts at your local affiliate – 3-5 hrs
- Beta testing/new product feedback – 3-5 hours
Micro-volunteerism Opportunities
- Member Media Surrogate – 2-3 hours
- Social Media Ambassador – 2-5 hours
- Writing Op-ed or Letter to the editor – 3 hours
- Podcast guest – 1 hour
- Content source – 1 hour
- Video Appearance (person on the street) – 1 hour
- Survey Design – 1 hour
- Culture/Content Calendar spotlights – 1 hour
- Completing user experience/feedback surveys – 5 mins
- Following NAA on socials – 5 mins
- Resharing NAA Social posts – 5 mins
Governance
- Committees, sub-committees, and work groups – Annual commitment
Volunteer Opportunities
- Diversity Leadership Training Program Mentor – 15 hours
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Advisory Group – 15 hours
- Conference Speaker – 8 hours
- Curriculum Development Subject Matter Expert – 10-15 hours
- Continuing Education Credit Course Review – 10 – 12 hours
- Exam development – 10-15 hours
- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and ad hoc meeting attendance – 10 hours
- DE&I working groups – 5 hours
- Independent Rental Owner Working groups and content providers – 5 hours
Micro-volunteerism Opportunities
- Awards Judge – 2-3 hours
- 20 in their 20’s ambassador – 1-2 hours
- Future Leaders Best Practice Podcast Speaker – 1-2 hours
- NextGen webinar series speaker – 1-2 hours
- Leadership Connect Session Speaker – 2 hours
- Participating in Voting for Maintenance Legends – 3 mins
- Article Content Contribution – 3-5 hours
- Career Ambassador - 5 hours
Governance
- Committees, sub-committees, and work groups – Annual commitment
Volunteer Opportunities
- Apartmentalize speaker – 20 hours
- Apartmentalize Education Advisory Board – 30 hours
- Cultivate Education Advisory Board – 40 hours
- Executive Forum Advisory Group – 20 hours
- National Supplier Council Officer – 20 hours
Micro-volunteerism Opportunities
- Apartmentalize attendance outreach – 2-3 hours
- Concierge Committee – 5 hours
- NSC Ambassador – 5 hours
- Event survey participant – 10 minutes
Committees
General Info on NAA Committees
Volunteering on an NAA Committee
Committee Descriptions & Contacts
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
The Affordable Housing Committee serves to provide education, engagement and continued support to members working within affordable, mixed-income and workforce housing real estate development and operations. The committee works to: evaluate federal, state, and local initiatives impacting the range of publicly and privately funded affordable housing (including, but not limited to, HUD assisted, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, USDA/Rural and naturally occurring affordable housing, etc.); advocate for greater affordable housing supply; review and share best practices within affordable real estate development and operations; as well as highlight innovations within the field. Ultimately, the committee is committed to ensuring the association is enriching the experience for all NAA members and audiences with a vested interest in affordable housing.
Chair: Sheri Druckman
Vice Chair: Bobby Griffith
Staff Liaison – Nicole Upano
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have a desire to advocate and promote affordable housing.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission: The Apartmentalize Committee’s primary role and responsibility is attendee acquisition – the marketing and promotion of the conference to their members, customers, employees and prospective customers and members. The Co-Chair(s) of Apartmentalize Committee are selected by that year’s NAA Chair of the Board and have an ex officio seat on the board of directors.
Co-Chair: Arianna Royster
Co-Chair: Lynn Bora
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Ambacher
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Promote attendance and sponsorship of the annual conference
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
The Budget and Finance Committee oversees the association's financial management, financial reporting, and overall financial performance. The Budget and Finance Committee reviews and approves the association's annual budget and reviews and accepts monthly financial statements and the annual audit. In addition, the committee approves the association's accounting policies and procedures, develops and implements the association's investment and reserve policies and selects the associations outside auditing firm.
Chair: Jeannette Cox
Staff Liaison: Larissa Teelucksingh
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Oversee management of the association's finances ethically and responsibly.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - The Committee will design, recommend and facilitate initiatives, resources, and education that advance the equity and inclusion of NAA's diverse membership. This Committee will advise and support other committees to ensure NAA and NAAEI are inclusive organizations that meet the needs of our diverse stakeholder community.
Chair: Lorri (Oliver) Goldmann
Vice Chair: Camron Shelton
Staff Liaison: Tiana Heath
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have a desire to promote and advocate for the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion of NAA's membership.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
The Global Outreach committee focuses on the outreach of rental housing in the global market.
Chair: Jesse Miller
Vice Chair: Barb O’Steen
Staff Liaison: Emily Hall
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have a desire to promote and expand NAA's global outreach.
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
Governance provides a comprehensive review of the NAA Bylaws and Policies and Procedures. The committee is composed of the committee chair, one Regional Vice President from each region and two At-Large members appointed by the NAA Chair.
Chair: Immediate Past Chair Ronda Puryear
Staff Liaison: Leanne Shroeder
Requirements:
- A Regional Vice President or At-Large Chair appointee
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
The IROC shall be the advocate for all independent owners to the Board of Directors and Assembly of Delegates. NAA defines an Independent Rental Owner (IRO) as an individual or individuals who own or manage rental properties, and are actively involved, from an ownership perspective, in the management of their properties.
Chair: Megan Orser
Vice Chair: Jeff Ferony
Staff Liaison: Linda Snell
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have a desire to advocate and promote the interests of Independent Rental Owner members in the industry.
Committee type: Standing
Sub-Committee: Legislative Policy and Regulatory Issues
Sub-Committee: Advocacy and Engagement
Description/Mission:
The Legislative Committee is the focal point for deliberations on NAA's public policy agenda. Its members represent all of NAA's respective regions and constituencies and discuss trending federal, state and local issues, recommend advocacy actions, content or member resources for NAA to pursue and proposes official industry positions on important topics. The Committee, in collaboration with the Affiliate Staff Advisory Committee, reviews all requests for campaign support through the Housing Affordability Program. There are two subcommittees within the Legislative Committee: Legislative Policy and Regulatory Issues, and Advocacy and Engagement. The former manages the policy development process, and the latter helps to recruit grassroots advocates and promote the engagement of all NAA members in advocacy efforts.
Chair: Dennis Watts
Vice Chair: Curt Knabe
Staff Liaison: Greg Brown
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
The NAAPAC Board of Trustees oversees all fundraising and disbursement activities for the PAC. This includes establishing candidate contribution amounts, approving all requested distributions, providing guidance on fundraising programs and recommending to the NAA Board of Directors appropriate NAAPAC affiliate fundraising goals.
Chair: Rocky Sundling
Vice Chair: Mark Hurley
Staff Liaison Jim Wilson
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
The PAC Ambassadors shall be nonvoting members of the NAAPAC Board of Trustees. PAC Ambassadors shall serve as an advocate for NAAPAC by promoting NAAPAC events at the three NAA meetings: Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates. PAC Ambassadors shall also promote fundraising for NAAPAC to the local affiliates and will be responsible for assisting their region in making their Fair Share Goal.
*Regional Appointments: 17 Members to be appointed by the Regional Vice Presidents of the NAA Board based on the number of voting Regional Vice Presidents. The Chair of the NAA Board may make additional appointments to the committee.
Chair: Katie Spillers
Vice Chair: Nickole Nordstrom
Staff Liaison Jim Wilson
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Participate in setting a personal fundraising goal and participate in fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
The Membership Committee evaluates NAA’s current membership and affiliate benefits and advises on the development of new programs and services. Committee members actively promote the value of NAA involvement, and partner with staff in establishing membership related strategies that support growing membership at all levels of the federation. The Committee evaluates and approves all affiliate charters, Strategic Growth and Standards Support Fund applications after NAA staff has provided documentation and recommendations. The Committee assists staff in establishing membership-related strategies that support growing the NAA membership.
Chair: Linda Hal-Morris
Vice Chair: Katie Wrenn
Staff Liaison Lindsey McClain
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Develop and promote member benefits and services and support growing the NAA membership.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
#NAAGives tracks and promotes the charitable efforts of the rental housing industry. The committee develops an annual charitable giving display for Apartmentalize, a biannual survey to gauge industry giving and a toolkit for members and affiliates to expand and promote their own charitable endeavors.
Chair: Tammy Longo
Vice Chair: Lyla Scott
Staff Liaison: Zach Quimby
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Promote the charity efforts of NAA and its nationwide membership.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
NEXT GEN is defined as NAA members in mid- to upper-level leadership positions looking to become more involved and engaged in NAA through leadership, community involvement, peer-to-peer socials and education.
Chair: Betsy Kirkpatrick Cunningham
Vice Chair: Ronald Harrington
Staff Liaison: Stefani Hurst
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have a desire to foster leadership and enhance engagement within the industry.
Committee type: Standing
Description/Mission:
The Nominating Committee is responsible for evaluating candidates for the NAA officer positions. Officer positions include Chair, Chair-Elect, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Candidate interviews are conducted annually, generally in September. Members serving on the Committee from each region must be an owner/manager with a minimum of 3 years national volunteer experience with the National Apartment Association preferably having served on the NAA Board or the Assembly of Delegates.
Chair: Immediate Past Chair, Ronda Puryear
Staff Liaison: Leanne Shroeder
Requirements:
- Members are appointed by Regional Vice Presidents and the NAA Chair.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
The Operations Committee focuses on current and emerging operations issues of concern to NAA members. The committee identifies “hot button,” concerns impacting the broad spectrum of entities in our industry who operate in varying markets and within different segments of rental housing, including affordable, conventional, military, and student. Based on these issues, the committee develops resources, educational materials, best practice recommendations, and other reference information to support the day-to-day business of NAA members as well as the educational efforts of NAA affiliates on operational issues. The goal of the Operations Committee is to act as a forum for discussion and a source for solutions on operational concerns.
Chair: Chris Caramanica
Vice Chair: Abbie Huffman
Staff Liaison: Tiana Heath
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have the desire to advocate and promote the timely and relevant practices of the industry.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
The committee advise the NAAEI Board on the financial health of the Corporation. The Committee will review and present an annual budget for approval by the NAAEI Board. The Committee reviews regular financial statements, presents relevant financial information to the NAAEI Board and makes recommendations to the NAAEI Board, as necessary. The Committee will regularly evaluate the performance of NAAEI investments and advise on the development and implementation of the Institute's investment and reserve policies. It is responsible for approving the Education Institute's accounting policies and procedures and will review and approve the results of annual audits.
Chair: Chris Burns
Staff Liaison: Pam Weber
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- NAAEI Committee Chairs serve on this Committee, as well as the NAAEI Executive Committee and one appointed member by the Committee Chair.
- The Committee Chair is the current NAAEI Secretary/Treasurer.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
The Curriculum Development Committee is charged with the development of education programs and advises the NAAEI Board on content, delivery, and faculty administration. The Committee also oversees the curriculum and exam development of NAAEI’s credential programs. The Committee will review and recommend the development of new curriculum, career tracks and other programming to maximize professional development and operating results.
Chair: Chris Salamanis-Rivera
Vice Chair: Maurice Rondeau
Staff Liaison: Amy Allen
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Experience in continuing education and/or professional development programs.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
The Program Administration Committee advises and recommends policies for enrollment, exams, credentials, and continuing education credits. It advises the NAAEI Board on education and credentialing programs, monitors credential program requirements, and ensures consistency of program deliveries across all learning modalities.
Chair: Kim Graham
Vice Chair: Emily Blair
Staff Liaison: Amy Allen
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Experience in administration policy for continuing education, testing and credentialing.
Committee type: Regular
Description/Mission:
Residential Property Management (RPM) Careers Committee promotes RPM careers and industry awareness and advises the NAAEI Board on recruitment and career outreach efforts. The Committee will seek partnerships for expanding, enhancing and retaining the industry talent pool to foster these relationships to develop a pipeline of talent, connecting them to industry members through local, state and national workforce and education initiatives.
Chair: Carolyn Lewis
Vice Chair: Ishea Shepherd
Staff Liaison: Shellie Sims
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member (any member type) in good standing.
- Attend the three in-person committee meetings at Advocate, Apartmentalize and the Assembly of Delegates and virtual meetings as determined by the committee chair.
- Have a desire to advocate promote industry awareness in RPM Careers
Committee type: Forum
Description/Mission:
Marketing & Communications serves to provide expertise and examine current trends in marketing and communications as they apply to the apartment housing industry. They advise on promoting existing and upcoming initiatives, programs and content within NAA. The forum works to ensure the association is enriching the experience for its members, potential members, suppliers, leadership and other key NAA audiences, and presenting itself as the industry’s thought leader and excellence in customer service. It will also provide an annual forum for Marketing Directors to gather and share best practices and new ideas.
Chair: Kristina Marshall
Vice Chair: Lee Rogers
Staff Liaison: Megan Piferi
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
Committee type: Forum
Description/Mission:
The Privatized Military Housing Committee focuses on the specific needs of this segment of the rental housing industry. The committee serves as a forum for members who provide privatized military housing as part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative. With the assistance of NAA, members communicate with Congressional and military representatives on how best to serve the needs of military families and industry.
Chair: Sharon Shores
Vice Chair: Matt McGee
Staff Liaison: Greg Brown
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.
Title: Executive Forum
Committee type: Forum
Description/Mission:
Networking group composed of C-Suite executives from owner/operator companies that convene to examine issues related to the development, acquisition, and operations of the rental housing industry.
Staff Liaison: Clark Ebbert
Type: Advisory Council
Description/Mission:
The HR Advisory Counsil is an interest group focused on the recruitment, learning and development and the retention of professionals in the industry. Members of the Advisory Council curate the topics and the professional development at their meetings. Additionally, the Advisory Council provides guidance and feedback to NAAEI regarding HR related issues and topics.
Staff Liaison: Shellie Sims
Requirements:
- Must be an employee or representative of a member (owner, management or developer) in good standing.
- Attend one in person meeting per year at Apartmentalize and additional virtual meetings as determined.
- Be a professional in an HR executive role for their company.
Committee type: Council
Description/Mission: The National Apartment Association (NAA) established the National Suppliers Council (NSC) to foster and enhance the relationship between the rental housing industry and its suppliers. The NSC serves as the collective voice for all suppliers within the apartment housing industry, offering access to business opportunities, education, and advocacy for its members.
Chair: Susan Stroud
Vice Chair: Mindy Price
Staff Liaison: Nicholas Tovar
More info on the National Suppliers Council
Requirements:
- Must be a member of at least one of our local, state or international affiliates. If there is no affiliated association in your area, you must join as a direct member of NAA.
- Must be an employee or representative of a member in good standing.