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2026 Volunteers & Subject Matter Experts | Call for Interest

Date postedOctober 2, 2025
Posted By: Jordan Petras FAA News,
“You have two hands: One to help yourself, the second to help others.” – Audrey Hepburn
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The Florida Apartment Association is actively recruiting volunteers for service on its committees, councils, and task forces in 2026. In most instances, volunteers are selected based on the needs of the applicable committee. Prior experience volunteering for one of FAA's nine affiliated local associations is a plus, but not required to serve.

Please use the drop downs below to learn more about each of FAA's committees and councils, including criteria (if applicable), a brief description of the committee's purview, and the FAA staff liaison(s).

Limited time to volunteer? This year we are launching a new way for FAA members to contribute their time and talents as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). SMEs may be called on for their input and expertise on specific content, initiatives, legislative priorities, or for tailored "meet ups" to workshop common or emerging industry challenges. Simply complete the volunteer interest form and select each of the "Areas of Expertise" that you have formal training or extensive expertise with.

The deadline to express interest in serving is November 11, 2025, but candidates are encouraged to submit the Volunteer Interest Form as soon as possible as some appointments may be made prior to the deadline.

Committee, Council, and Task Force Information

Click the (+) for additional details on the following volunteer entities.

Description: The Apartment Political Action Committee (APAC) is committed to preserving and advancing its members’ interests through political advocacy at the state and local government levels. APAC is governed by an independent board of APAC investors and stakeholders committed to advancing and defending the apartment industry. More info.
Selection: The FAA President makes appointments to the APAC Board of Directors.
Meeting Format: In person (Impact and Spring Governance) and virtually, as needed
Staff Liaisons: Amanda White
Description: The Conference Committee is charged with evaluating and selecting sessions and presenters for the annual conference and trade show (Inspire). Additionally, members of this Committee are expected to recruit sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees for the conference.
Selection: The FAA President and incoming Conference Committee Co-Chairs (FAA Secretary and Associates Vice President) make appointments to the Conference Committee.
Meeting Format: In person (January) and virtually, as needed
Staff Liaison: Carina Rawley
Description: This task force was established in 2025 and is dedicated to cultivating informed future leaders. Through collaboration and the development of new tools and resources, the task force pledges to foster an environment where all members have the opportunity to advance into leadership roles within the association..
Selection: The FAA President makes appointments to the LEAD Task Force.
Meeting Format: Virtually | Quarterly, or more frequently, as needed
Staff Liaisons: Rona Long
Description: The Editorial Advisory Committee provides insight and oversight of FAA's media and communications. Specifically, the EAC shares perspective on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that are of interest to the larger FAA membership. This information is used to produce content for FAA's signature publication, Multifamily Florida, the FAA website, social channels and other digital resources.
Selection: The FAA President makes appointments to the Editorial Advisory Committee.
Meeting Format: Virtually | Quarterly, or more frequently, as needed
Staff Liaison: Randa Conaway
Description: The GAC is the government affairs arm of FAA for the purpose of communicating both internally and externally regarding legislative and political issues important to the FAA and the multifamily housing industry in the state of Florida. The GAC is not a policy-making entity, but serves as the strategic decision-making group for all legislative and political issues and priorities as directed by the Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.
Selection Process: Service on the Government Affairs Council is defined under the GAC Policy. This is an invitation-only volunteer body.
Meeting Format: Virtually | As needed
Staff Liaisons: Amanda White and Chip Tatum
Description: FAA has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars and other resources in researching Florida's housing supply challenges, barriers, and potential solutions. This nationally renowned and award-winning research has been pivotal to our ability to promote the expansion of housing opportunity at the local and state level. The Research Task Force provides input and insight into conceptual, pending, and ongoing research initiatives. (Recent research initiative.)
Selection Process: The FAA President makes appointments to the Research Task Force.
Meeting Format: Virtually | Quarterly, or more frequently, as needed
Staff Liaisons: Amanda White
Description: This committee provides oversight of FAA's best-in-class volunteer leadership development program, Leadership Lyceum. Committee members evaluate Lyceum curriculum, presenters, and the effectiveness of the program overall with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Additionally, the Lyceum Committee is responsible for promoting the program and making candidate and scholarship recipient selections each year.
Selection Process: The FAA President and Lyceum Chair make appointments to this committee.
Meeting Format: Virtually | Quarterly, or more frequently, as needed
Staff Liaisons: Rona Long
Description: This Legislative Committee oversees and reviews legislative, regulatory and legal issues impacting the multi-housing industry throughout the state and makes recommendations for needed action. The committee works closely with the FAA contract lobbyist and governmental affairs department staff and Executive Committee. 
Selection Process: Local affiliate legislative/government affairs chairpersons have an automatic appointment to the Committee. Additional Committee Members are appointed by the FAA President.
Meeting Format: In person (Impact, Spring Governance, and Inspire) and virtually, as needed
Staff Liaisons: Amanda White
Submit your interest in serving on an FAA committee here.

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