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Have a Voice & Make an Impact

Have a Voice. Make an Impact.

Austin Apartment Association committees give members opportunities to build relationships, share their expertise, and help shape the future of the Association and the rental housing industry.
Committee meeting access and formal committee membership are not always the same. Look for the meeting-access label on each committee profile:
  • Open Meeting
  • Appointed Members Only

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Open Meetings

Employees of AAA member companies may attend, including as guests. Some open meetings have a limited number of formally selected voting members, while others allow any AAA member to join the committee.

Attending as a guest does not automatically make someone a voting committee member.

Appointed Members Only

Attendance is limited to appointed or selected committee members and any additional guests specifically authorized by the committee charter. These meetings are not open to the general membership.

Interested in getting involved? Complete the Committee Interest Form, and an AAA staff liaison will help connect you with the right opportunity.

Complete the Committee Interest Form

Committee Meeting Access: Open Meetings

The Brand Integration Committee ensures the complete and consistent application of AAA’s brand standards 
across all products and services (e.g., events, classes, publications). 

Employees of AAA member companies may attend as guests. The committee has up to 10 formally selected voting members. Any AAA member may apply for a voting position.

Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller

The Community Partnerships & PR Committee is dedicated to building meaningful collaborative relationships and amplifying the association’s voice within the community. Through strategic partnerships with public and nonprofit entities (i.e., local school districts, civic organizations), the committee develops public-private partnership programs that reflect shared values and foster stronger community ties. Additionally, it strives to increase earned media and promote a positive public image, ensuring the association is recognized as a trusted leader and partner in advancing housing and community initiatives. 

Employees of AAA member companies may attend as guests. The committee has up to 12 formally selected voting members. Any AAA member may apply for a voting position.

Staff Liaison: Hannah Garcia 

The Community Service Committee is responsible for planning and executing two to three community service initiatives annually that address basic needs within our community. These initiatives aim to support individuals who primarily reside in rental housing and face systemic barriers, as well as those who experience social or economic vulnerability.  

This committee is open to all AAA members and has no defined size. AAA members may attend a meeting and choose to serve on the committee.

Staff Liaison: Dana Bolz

The Education Committee develops, oversees, and evaluates professional development and training programs that build competencies and skills essential to the multifamily industry. The committee’s mission is to transform innovative concepts into practical learning experiences, foster industry-credentialing programs, and create growth pathways that support individual advancement within the industry. 

Employees of AAA member companies may attend as guests. The committee has up to 12 formally selected voting members. Any AAA member may apply for a voting position.

Staff Liaison: Dana Bolz

The Events & Engagement Committee exists to ensure that every AAA program, event, and leadership development offering delivers maximum member value while reinforcing AAA’s brand promise of expertise, pride, connection, and community. Through strategic evaluation and innovation, the committee will guide the evolution of AAA’s program portfolio to ensure it remains relevant, efficient, and impactful. 

Employees of AAA member companies may attend as guests. The committee has up to 20 formally selected voting members. Any AAA member may apply for a voting position.

Staff Liaison: Dana Bolz

The Fundraising Committee is established to support the Foundation’s mission by developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue through individual donations, events, sponsorships, and grant opportunities. The committee will ensure sustainable funding to advance the Foundation’s community service and workforce development initiatives.    

This committee is open to all AAA members and has no defined size. AAA members may attend a meeting and choose to serve on the committee.

Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller

The Membership Model & Growth Committee leads efforts to transform AAA’s membership structure into a dynamic, future-forward framework that sustains growth, deepens engagement, and advances inclusivity. The Committee evaluates current membership offerings, explores innovative models, and recommends strategies that enhance value for all members while supporting AAA’s long-term sustainability.

Employees of AAA member companies may attend as guests. The committee has up to eight formally selected voting members. Any AAA member may apply for a voting position.

Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller

Committee Meeting Access:  Appointed Members Only

The Purpose of the Advocacy Committee is to monitor all branches of government within the 11-county AAA service area and identify issues and policy actions that affect the rental housing community. As the focal point for deliberations on AAA's public policy agenda, the committee discusses trending local issues and policies affecting rental housing providers and the industry. It proposes actions and official industry positions on essential 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 through AAA-appointed members.  

Attendance is limited to selected Advocacy Committee members. Executive Committee members may attend as guests. Meetings are not open to the general membership.
Any AAA member may apply for future consideration for one of the committee’s voting positions.

Staff Liaison: Hannah Garcia

The Budget & Investments Committee monitors the Association's financial health, assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for financial reporting and internal controls, and recommends financial policies that protect assets and advance the Association’s vision, mission, and strategy. The Committee also facilitates the annual budget process and monitors investment strategies to ensure long-term fiscal stability. 

Attendance is limited to appointed Budget & Investments Committee members. Executive Committee members may attend as guests. Meetings are not open to the general membership.
AAA members may express interest in future appointed service.

Staff Liaison: Emily Blair

The committee’s mission is to anticipate and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and industry shifts, providing forward-thinking insights and actionable recommendations to ensure the Association remains innovative, relevant, and prepared for the future. 

Attendance is limited to appointed committee members. Executive Committee members may attend as guests. Meetings are not open to the general membership.
AAA members may express interest in future appointed service.

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. 

Attendance is limited to appointed Governance Committee members. Executive Committee members may attend as guests. Meetings are not open to the general membership.
AAA members may express interest in future appointed service.

Staff Liaison: Emily Blair

The  Leadership 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.  

Attendance is limited to appointed Leadership Development Committee members. Executive Committee members may attend as guests. Meetings are not open to the general membership.
Committee candidates must currently hold or have previously held an AAA volunteer leadership position.

Staff Liaison: Emily Blair

The Resource Development Committee monitors and adjusts revenue sources, evaluates revenue opportunities, and assesses membership and dues structure & pricing.

Attendance is limited to appointed Resource Development Committee members. Meetings are not open to the general membership.
AAA members may express interest in future appointed service.

Staff Liaison: Sabrina Talerico Miller

The Analytics Working Group is a temporary, cross-functional group established to evaluate and enhance the Association’s business intelligence capabilities by improving data collection, tools, and data-analysis practices. The task force will deliver a prioritized roadmap and recommendations to increase data quality, speed to insight, and decision impact across the Association. 

Participation is limited to the eight members appointed or selected for this temporary working group. The current charter does not provide for general member guests.

AAA members may express interest in future appointed service.

Interested in a Committee?

Complete our Committee Interest Form, and an AAA staff liaison will help connect you with an opportunity that aligns with your interests and experience.
Some committees are open to all AAA members or welcome members as meeting guests. Others have limited positions and require formal appointment. Submitting the form allows us to learn more about your interests but does not guarantee appointment to a committee.