Have a Voice & Make an Impact
Committees are one of the best ways to get involved in your association! When you join a committee you are able to network with other industry professionals, expand your reach, utilize your skills have a blast, give back and make an impact. In addition to our wonderful committees, we have 4 Working Groups as well. Click HERE to find out more!
At the Austin Apartment Association, our Committees play a vital role in shaping our mission and driving impactful initiatives. Our Committees are comprised of professionals from diverse backgrounds, each contributing their unique perspectives and skills. Together, we work collaboratively to support our programs, enhance community engagement, and ensure the successful execution of our objectives.
Explore our committee profiles below to learn more about their roles and contributions. If you’re interested in getting involved, fill out the interest form and a staff liaison will help get you connected!
The Advocacy Committee monitors all branches of government in the 11-county AAA service area to identify issues and policy actions that impact the rental housing community. As the focal point for deliberations on AAA's public policy agenda, the committee discusses trending local issues and policies that affect rental housing providers and industry and proposes actions and official industry positions on important topics. Federal and state issues and topics are also monitored and discussed.
The Advocacy Committee also ensures AAA viewpoints are represented to the State and National Legislative Committees via AAA-appointed members to those bodies as well as appearing before them to communicate directly. In addition, within the Advocacy Committee is the Apartment PAC (Political Action Committee) subcommittee.
Staff Liaison: Hannah Garcia
The Emerging Insights & Opportunities Committee monitors market trends and emerging issues, identifies the potential impact on the industry, and gauges current and new technology for problem-solving and innovative purposes. The committee also explores opportunities to advance the interests of our organization and industry by bringing new ideas to the Council and Board.
Staff Liaison: Emily Blair
The Membership Growth Committee is open to all members and develops initiatives to bring in a diverse set of members and deliver value to ensure high levels of retention for the association. The Growth Committee supports the ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the association. This committee is open to all members and hosts a bi-monthly meeting at AAA on the first Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm.
Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller
The Events & Services Committee develops, oversees, and assesses the value of AAA’s social, business development, professional networking, awards, and member recognition programs and events. This committee ensures that these offerings leverage limited resources to increase member value, promote member engagement, and enhance member loyalty. The committee also recommends programmatic additions, deletions, and modifications to correspond with members’ needs and interests and the organization’s financial and strategic priorities
Staff Liaison: Dana Bolz
The AAA Community Service Committee conducts community outreach activities (such as the annual D.O.C Drive) and engages the AAA membership in giving back to the overall community.
Staff Liaison: Dana Bolz
The Brand Creation committee establishes, clarifies, and continually refines the organization’s unified brand, brand identity, and standards reflective of its priorities and values. The committee is open to all members and meets on a monthly basis
Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller
The Brand Integration committee ensures adherence to brand standards and full and effective brand expression in all products and services. This committee is open to all members and meets quarterly.
Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller
The Learning and Development Committee, open to all members, develops, oversees, and assesses the professional development and training programs to ensure the development of competencies and skills relevant to the multifamily industry. The committee fosters industry credentialing and leadership development programs to support growth pathways in the industry and association.
Staff Liaison: Tatiana Marchizano
The Resource Development Committee monitors and adjusts revenue sources, evaluates revenue opportunities, and assesses membership and dues structure & pricing.
Staff Liaison: Emily Blair
The Budget & Investments Committee routinely monitors the financial health of the Austin Apartment Association and assists the Board in fulfilling oversight responsibilities for financial reporting, and internal and external audit controls. The Committee recommends financial policies that support the Association’s assets, vision, mission, and strategy, as well as aid in the annual budget process.
Staff Liaison: Emily Blair
The Governance Committee oversees the Board nominations and elections process, board on-boarding, and development initiatives and monitors volunteer leadership development and compliance.
Staff Liaison: Emily Blair