
NAA’s Leadership Lyceum provides up to 34 individuals an opportunity to develop as inspired, empowered and informed emerging volunteer leaders in the rental housing industry for all active NAA members. With appointed graduates representing NAA’s 10 regions, this immersive and collaborative program equips active NAA volunteer leaders with the skills, confidence and occasion to network and share experiences on a state, local and national level. Participants will gain a diverse and well-rounded perspective from their 2023 classmates that helps create more inclusive working environments throughout the industry. In addition to earning 8 CECs and participating on a local or national committee, you’ll get the chance to show off your new knowledge and skills at three concurrent sessions held during NAA’s Advocate, Apartmentalize and Assembly of Delegates.
Note: All selected applicants are responsible for their meeting registrations and all travel expenses. Some employers or NAA Affiliates may also sponsor all or part of a regional appointed participant’s registration. NAA is also offering a limited number of exclusive fellowships, including complimentary program participation, so read your application carefully for that prompt.
The call for applications for the Class of 2023 is now closed. If you would like to be notified when the application period for the Class of 2024 opens, please contact Stefani Hurst.
Know of a good candidate for the Class of 2024? Nominate them today!
Program Information
- Active NAA Membership
- Employed a minimum of one year in the rental housing industry
- Military Service Documentation (if applicable)
- Updated Resume
- Recent Bio
- Personal Statement
Registration
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.
- March 28, 2023: Session 1 - Advocate (Washington, DC)
- June 7, 2023: Session 2 - Apartmentalize (Atlanta, GA)
- November 13, 2023: Session 3 - Assembly of Delegates (San Diego, CA)
Some employers of NAA Affiliates may also sponsor all or part of a regional appointed participant's registration. NAA is also offering a limited number of exclusive fellowships, including complimentary program participation, so read your application carefully for that prompt.
Fellowships Available
- Culturally Diverse Leaders (2): Reflects the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religeous beliefs, political beliefs and other ideologies.
- Emerging Leaders (4): Active member at the national-level for a minimum of one-year; targeting candidates in their 30s or early 40s but not age restricted.
- Military Veteran Leader (1): Candidates must have honorably served in a branch of the U.S. military (proof required), be currently employed full-time as an apartment industry professional (non-supplier) and be active in a local or state apartment association.
- Senior Corporate Leader (1): Corporate member, CEO or COO
Candidate Selection
NAA will select 1 candidate per 450,000 units. Regional breakdown is as follows:
- Region 1 (PA, DE, MD, DC, WV, VA): 2 Candidates
- Region 2 (NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME): 1 Candidate
- Region 3 (MN, WI, MI, IL, IN, OH): 3 Candidates
- Region 4 (KY, TN, NC, SC, GA): 3 Candidates
- Region 5 (IA, MO, AR, OK, NE, KS): 1 Candidate
- Region 6 (TX, NM): 5 Candidates
- Region 7 (AK, WA, OR, ID, NV, AZ): 2 Candidates
- Region 8 (MT, ND, SD, WY, UT, CO): 1 Candidate
- Region 9 (FL, AL, MS, LA): 2 Candidates
- Region 10 (CA, HI): 1 Candidate
Once the Call for Applications closes, all submitted applications will be shared with their region's Regional Vice President (RVP). The RVP will determine their region's candidate(s) for the Leadership Lyceum program. Fellowship candidates (8) will be determined by NAA and NAAEI officers.
Timeline
- September 19, 2022: Applications Open
- November 18, 2022: Applications Due
- December 23, 2022: Selected Applicants Notified
- January 27, 2023: Application Payments Due
- March 28, 2023: Session 1 - Advocate (Washington, DC)
- June 7, 2023: Session 2 - Apartmentalize (Atlanta, GA)
- November 13, 2023: Session 3 - Assembly of Delegates (San Diego, CA)

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