Emerging Leaders Speed Mentorship Event


Category: Signature Events

The Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) invites the Associate’s Leadership Council, AOBA’s Board of Directors and fellow executives for an energizing afternoon of networking, professional growth, and one-on-one mentorship at our annual Speed Mentoring event! Designed for early- to mid-career professionals in the residential and commercial real estate industries, this unique event connects aspiring leaders with seasoned executives for focused, high-impact conversations on leadership, career development, and navigating industry challenges.

Whether you're looking to gain insight from experienced professionals or share your own journey to support the next generation, this is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful connections across the AOBA community.

Event Highlights:

  • Meet face-to-face with accomplished mentors from AOBA’s leadership, membership, and Board of Directors
  • Exchange ideas, ask questions, and receive real-world advice in a supportive, fast-paced format
  • Network with peers and professionals across all career levels

Agenda

May 13
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Welcome
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Speed Mentoring
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Closing Conversations

Attendees (52)

Leksana Andrews

Assistant Property Manager

Lincoln Property Company - Commercial

Brian Belsky

Regional Portfolio Manager

Bozzuto Management Company

Mark Benedetti

Vice President - Property Management

Blake Real Estate, Inc.

Jay Blevins

Lincoln Property Company - Commercial

April Bloom

Associate Real Estate Manager

CBRE

Lisa Bongardt

SVP Property Operations

Avalon Bay Communities

Samantha Branchaud

Vice President

WC Smith

Chase Castle

General Manager

Ace Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc.

Attiya Celli

Senior General Manager

Bozzuto Management Company

Kathryn Clement

Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Property Management

JBG SMITH

Ashley Dascoli

General Manager

Bozzuto Management Company

Jordan Dubois

Operations Support Analyst

Trinity Property Consultants

Jordan Firtel

General Manager

JBG SMITH

Jef Frederick

Property Manager

Dreyfuss Management

Kimberly Funkhouser

Operations and Research Manager

Jefferson Apartment Group

Lyric Generals

Rent Administrator

Bernstein Management Corporation

Caroline Gieseler

Senior Property Manager

Akridge

Jared Gigliotti

Managing Director, Residential Property Management

Lerner Enterprises

Chasity Greene

Learning & Development Specialist

Grady Management, Inc.

Michael Jackson II (deleted)

Property Manager

Constitution Center

Jose Jimenez

Property Manager

Lerner Springfield Square

Alex Keefe

Assistant Property Manager

Stream Realty Partners

Gary Kulash

JBG SMITH

Ronda Layo

Senior Regional Manager

Jefferson Apartment Group

Carla Lewis

Assistant Property Manager

Hospitality at Work a Lowe Company

Tara Littleton

Assistant Property Manager

BXP

Rick Lowman

Director of Engineering

Stout and Teague Management Company

Lisa Mallory

President & CEO

AOBA

felicia marsh

Assistant Vice President

Lincoln Property Company - Commercial

Harrison Miller

Executive Vice President - Residential

Gelman Management Company

Jalen Murray

JLL

Mary Narlee

Stream Realty Partners

Toksie Nelson

Director

Cushman & Wakefield

Katherine Nettle

Transwestern

Kathryn Ollestad

Bozzuto Management Company

Erin Outtrim

AVP, Residential Compliance

Bernstein Management Corporation

Sara Pearson-Wilkinson

BXP

Cynthia Peloquin

Vice President, Residential Services

JBG SMITH

Redmond Powers

Monday Properties Services, LLC

Sara Pray

Senior Vice President, Property Management

Lincoln Property Company - Commercial

Kimberly Ramsey

Senior Vice President, Community Operations

Kettler Management

Aishia Rankin

JLL

Joe Reilly

Managing Director, Property Management

Stream Realty Partners

John Ritz

President

WC Smith

Arianna Royster

Partner

Borger Realty Services

Patrick Seville

Trinity Property Consultants

Daria Simpson

Associate Real Estate Manager

Tishman Speyer Properties

Iyarnna Travers

Assistant Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

Sean Warfield

Senior Director

Tishman Speyer Properties

Andrea Watson

Assistant Property Manager

JBG SMITH

Brandy White

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement

AOBA

Kelvin Williams

Greystar

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