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NYSAR Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy

The New York State Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy identifies, educates, and inspires future leaders in a professional, supportive environment. The Advisory Board seeks applicants representing a cross-section of the profession. In addition to their real estate and REALTOR® association activities, these leaders and potential leaders should be active in; business, education, the arts, government, community organizations, ethnic or minority groups, or real estate specialty areas, and will reflect the diversity of the New York State Association of REALTORS®.

The Leadership Academy Advisory Board assists NYSAR with oversight of the NYSAR Leadership Academy. Leadership Academy Advisory Board helps identify emerging REALTOR® leaders and encourages them to sharpen their leadership skills so that they may exert a strong positive influence on the future of the local, state and national associations and boards, as well as their profession. The Advisory Board reviews previous class evaluations and provides input on future Leadership Academy content and curriculum. The Advisory Board reviews applications to the academy and selects individuals to participate.

2025 Leadership Academy

Now accepting applications through October 11, 2024 – click here for a Leadership Academy 8 application.

2024 Leadership Academy

  • Feb 26-28, 2024 – Watkins Glen, NY – “Leveraging Your Leadership Style”
  • April 7-9, 2024 – Saratoga, NY – “Finding Your Voice”
  • June 9-11, 2024 – New York City – “Writing Your Story”
  • August 4-6, 2024 – Buffalo, NY – “Leading in an Organization”
  • September 27-29, 2024 – Turning Stone, Verona, NY (in conjunction with FBM) – Graduation/”Everything Matters”

2024 Class

    • Elizabeth Alfeld – Ulster County
    • Emily Daniels – Ulster County
    • Danielle Denigris – SIBOR
    • Alicia Everett – Greater Capital
    • Joe Gehl – Greater Binghamton
    • Rey Hollingsworth Falu – Hudson Gateway
    • Nicole Howard – LIBOR
    • Derek Mignerey – Greater Binghamton
    • Fran Reali – SIBOR
    • Barrington Richards – Brooklyn

 

Leadership Academy Alumni

 

2023 Class

  • Teresa Belmore
  • Cathleen Breen
  • Donna Brooks
  • Jennifer Flynn
  • Robin Ham
  • Rosanne La Fata
  • Zach Latinville
  • Vienna Laurendi
  • Brian Phillips
  • Daci Shenfield
  • Veronica Suarez

Class of 2022

  • Gina Marie Bettenhauser
  • Dorothy Botsoe
  • Kimberly Bullard
  • Melissa Miller Fedrizzi
  • Ron Garafalo
  • Joe Krongold
  • Sylvia Ryndock
  • Susan Sommers
  • Daniel Staley
  • Penne Vincent
  • Kira Witherwax

Class of 2018

  • Lanie Bittner
  • Phyllis Cangro
  • Karen Davala
  • Jeffrey Decatur
  • Irene Guanill
  • Lindsay Hart
  • Susan Hughes
  • Anglea Lanuto
  • Nina Malatesta
  • Valerie Morgan
  • Amanda Reinfelds
  • Sarah Stansbury

Class of 2012

  • Traci Cangiano
  • Rob Choudhry
  • Toni Connor
  • Amy Wood Gonzalez
  • Mary Hamlin
  • Buddy Hoosein
  • Jerry Lott
  • Mary Katheryn Penfield
  • Nicholas J. Planamento
  • Jennifer Stevenson
  • Faye Storms
  • Andi Turco-Levin
  • Jennifer Vucetic
  • Jason Walch
  • Linda Wilson

Class of 2010

  • Theodore Banta III
  • Adam DiFrancesco
  • Jennifer Dindl-Neff
  • Bobbie Kagle
  • Drew Kessler
  • Barbara Korabel
  • Bettie Meinel
  • Robert Percesepe
  • Richard Rielly
  • Laurel Sweeney
  • George Wonica

Class of 2008

  • Katy Anastasio
  • Miguel Berger
  • Dawn Carpenter
  • Robert Eychner
  • J.P. Endres Fein
  • Patrick Fleming
  • Susan Goldy
  • Kenneth Leath
  • Maria Lull
  • Harding Mason
  • Karen Peebles
  • Moses Seuram
  • Mike Smith
  • Carolyn Stiffler