
NAA’s Leadership Lyceum provides up to 37 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 2024 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. Check with your employers or NAA Affiliates as they may sponsor all or part of a regional appointed participant’s registration.
NAA also offers a limited number of exclusive fellowships, including complimentary program participation, so read your application carefully for that prompt.
Applications for the 2024 program have closed.
Selected applicants will be notified in early 2024.
Program Information
- Active NAA Membership
- Employed a minimum of one year in the rental housing industry
- Military Service Documentation (if applicable)
- Updated resume
- Personal Statement
Selection
- Candidate selection is 1 candidate per NAA Region per 425,000 units. Regional Breakdown is as follows:
- Region 1: 2 Candidates
- Region 2: 1 Candidate
- Region 3: 3 Candidates
- Region 4: 3 Candidates
- Region 5: 1 Candidate
- Region 6: 6 Candidates
- Region 7: 3 Candidates
- Region 8: 1 Candidate
- Region 9: 3 Candidates
- Region 10: 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.
- The Fellowship candidates (8) will be determined by NAA and NAAEI officers.
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.
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.
Fellowships Available
- Culturally Diverse Leaders (2)
- Emerging Leaders (4)
- Military Veteran Leader (1)
- Senior Corporate Leader (1)
Timeline
- September 18, 2023: Applications Open
- November 17, 2023: Applications Due
- December 18, 2023: Selected Applicants Notified
- January 19, 2024: Application Payments Due
- March 12, 2024: Session 1 - Advocate (Washington, DC)
- June 19, 2024: Session 2 - Apartmentalize (Philadelphia, PA)
- November 2024: Session 3 - Assembly of Delegates (Location TBD)

Alicia Banister
Community Director
HG Fenton Company
Member of the California Rental Housing Association

Faith Barker
Marketing Director
Pioneer Acquisitions
Member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association
Kendra Butterfield
Vice President
Elevation Real Estate and Management
Member of the Arkansas Apartment Association

Bry Carter
VP of Sales
The Phoenix Staffing
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association

Jules Chenette
Assistant Asset Manager
Armada Hoffler
Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Debra Claytor
COO & Managing Partner West Region
American Landmark
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas

Mathew Clemons
Community Director
RangeWater
Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Cayce Coon
Vice President of Operations - DFW
Madera Residential
Member of the Apartment Association of Tarrant County

Ariana Dasher
Regional Property Manager
SDK Apartments
Member of the New Jersey Apartment Association

Dana Duckworth
Sr. DEI & Culture Champion
Zumper
Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Crystal Dukes
Director of Education and Training
RealSource Management
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Columbia

Katy Duncan
Community Manager
RAM Partners, LLC
Member of the Upper State Apartment Association

Moneque Edwards
Sales Executive
Intersolutions
Member of the Pennsylvania Apartment Association

Peggy Ellis
Executive Director
Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association

Tammy Esponge
Association Executive
Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans

Gina Fortune-Harmon
Vice President
The Habitat Company
Member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association

Monica Frazier
General Manager
Midwood Investment & Development
Member of the Pennsylvania Apartment Association

Latavia Freeman
Director of Sales
BGSF
Member of the Atlanta Apartment Association

Sunny Giaritta
Senior Regional Manager
The NRP Group
Member of the San Antonio Apartment Association

Stephanie Graves
CEO
Q10 Property Advisors
Member of the Houston Apartment Association

Brandon Hammond
National Director - Project Coordination
Progress Residential
Member of the Greater Fayetteville Apartment Association

Natasha Howell
Residential Property Manager
Millcreek Apartments
Member of the Southern California Rental Housing Association

Rachelle Hundley
Assistant Regional Vice President
Highmark Residential
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando

Angee Jensen
Senior Resident Manager
CBW Properties
Member of the Idaho Apartment Association

Kelli Lea
Regional Manager
Greystar
Member of the Triangle Apartment Association

Tyler Lowe
Managing Member
Green Salix Real Estate, LLC
Member of the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association

Jared Miller
Chief Operating Officer
RedPeak
Member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver

Daniel Perea
Chief Operating Officer
Tropicana Properties
Member of the El Paso Apartment Association

Jennifer Pittman
Regional Property Manager
A-Venture Management
Member of the Greater Fayetteville Apartment Association

Shane Raby
Regional Property Manager
Middleburg Communities
Member of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association

Lisa Rosenfeld
Vice President
HSL Asset Management
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association

Ed Schell
Sales Manager, Property Management
Lowes
Member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver

Ishea Shepherd
Assistant Vice President
AMC Delancey Group
Member of the Pennsylvania Apartment Association

Matthew Spencer
Site Manager
CMG Leasing
Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Hope Watwood
Regional Manager
Sealy Realty
Member of the Greater Birmingham Apartment Association
Thanks to our Emerging Leaders Champion
