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Emerging Leaders 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM (PST) to Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PST)

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Kari Anderson Emerging Leaders Program

Inspired by the passion and visionary leadership of WMFHA's founding President, Kari Anderson, this program is designed to cultivate the next generation of voices and leaders in the property management industry. 

Participants will come in all shapes, sizes, colors, ages and backgrounds. We welcome participants that represent the rich tapestry of diversity of our entire membership.

The year long co-hort based program will introduce its participants to education and information on topics such as civics, grassroots advocacy, leadership, communication and more.  All while being mentored throughout the year by one of of the program Executive Mentors.

Congratulations on being selected!  We look forward to working with you!

                          

Alex Akins
Alex Akins Community Director Insite Property Solutions
Olga Arnett
Olga Arnett Director of Marketing Allied Residential
Amber Burgess
Amber Burgess Senior Property Manager - Multi-site Rockwood Property Management
Sarah Byers
Sarah Byers Community Manager Thrive Communities
Mallie Floresca
Mallie Floresca Property Manager 3Zero3
Ivy Knapp
Ivy Knapp Property Manager Union SLU
Justine Lopez
Justine Lopez Property Manager The Maverick
Valeria Miller
Valeria Miller Senior Community Manager Radius
Surelda Oberloh
Surelda Oberloh Community Manager Thrive Communities
Fred Ocom
Fred Ocom Area Maintenance Supervisor FPI Management
Chelsy Parrish
Chelsy Parrish Property Manager The Corydon
Connor Reda
Connor Reda Manager In Training - Property Manager 11Residential
Andy Rockstead
Andy Rockstead Portfolio Manager FPI Management
James Santiago
James Santiago Maintenance Supervisor Arrow
Jordan Shoemaker
Jordan Shoemaker Maintenance Supervisor 3ZERO3
Amanda Skupeika
Amanda Skupeika Community Manager The Victor
Brittany Taylor
Brittany Taylor Community Director Vue Issaquah
Larry Uzzle
Larry Uzzle Community Manager Allez
Logan Whitney
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Logan Whitney Sales Representative All Covered Painting & Property Services
Kayla Wilson
Kayla Wilson Senior Community Manager Rockwood Property Management

For More Information:

Jason Loughridge
Jason Loughridge
NAAEI Faculty Director of Career Development Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (253)487-8002
Program Qualifications:
  • An associate employed by and “All-In” WMFHA member
  • An associate from any aspect of property management operations or operations support, including but not limited to
    • Leasing
    • Management
    • Maintenance
    • Training
    • Marketing
    • Operations/Software Specialists
    • Supplier Partners
  • An associate with a minimum of 2 years of property management industry experience
Program Schedule
  • Attend all class sessions as scheduled
    • 1/10 - Orientation (1 hour virtual)
    • 1/22- Session 1: Program Intro, Civics and Grass Roots Advocacy
    • 5/15 - Session 2: Leadership Development
    • 10/29- Session 3: DEI and Program Wrap Up
  • 2/6 - Day on the Hill*
  • 3/13 - EdCon*
  • 9/18 - Washington Apartment Outlook*(maintenance cohort will attend Rebuilding Together - date TBD)
  • Attend at least 3 Tapas & Topics or Coffee Connections events throughout the year
  • Meet commitments with mentor

*cost of ticket included in program fee