Fall 2023 Window Magazine

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Every Staff Member

HAS A STORY TOO! Get to know the AAA Staff Team Welcome to the vibrant and diverse world of the Austin Apartment Association’s team, where our dedicated staff works tirelessly to enhance the member experience and all things AAA. Each is committed to ensuring success within their departments and oversight, and we would love for you to meet them on a more personal level. Whether it’s Tetiana who initially greets you at the front with a smile or Emily who leads the entire team, everyone here plays an essential role in the overall success of the Austin Apartment Association.

EMILY BLAIR, CAE Executive Vice President Committee Staff Liaison for: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Budget & Investments Committee, Governance Committee, PAC Board of Trustees, and AAA’s 501c3 Board of Directors (among others). The Beginning: Born and raised in Holland, Michigan and grew up in the country – farmgirl roots! Moved to Texas in February of 2015! Career Path: Bachelor’s degree in business and psychology, then went to work for a market research and consulting firm with nonprofit clients and was exposed to the nonprofit realm. From there, jumped from for-profit to nonprofit trade association industry, first with Home Builders Association(s), then the Austin Apartment Association. 3 Fun Facts: • I love to cook – it is my artistic expression! Also, never get tired of watching cooking shows – any other Great British Baking Show fans? • I would have been an architect if I had any artistic skills whatsoever. • I cannot handle the sight of blood or anything else medical – weak stomach alert. Happy Place: At the top of a sand dune in northern Michigan overlooking the sunset on Lake Michigan. Michigan is my roots, and home – so that always makes me happy to be there and feel those memories of childhood and growing up in “The

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Mitten”. Also really, any beach anywhere in the world – I had the privilege of seeing the Grand Cayman Islands this year and that will be a place we return to again and again. Beautiful. Best part of my “story” so far: Feeling more and more at home in Texas. Growing my “chosen family” here and getting to add so many people, experiences, and knowledge into my story – makes life interesting! AAA Workiversary: January 7, 2021 How did AAA become a part of your “story”? I was privileged to be invited to apply to the opportunity to lead the AAA when Kristan Aronna retired. Thus far, it has been a fast and fantastic ride – glad to be a part of this multiFAMILY!

SABRINA MILLER Director of Membership & Business Development Committee Staff Liaison for: Membership Experience & Expansion Council, Membership Growth Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group, Future Leaders Working Group and Peer Groups The Beginning: Born and raised in Austin, TX. I’m one of the unicorns around town! Even though I spent my summers in high school, volunteering and working in Bolivia and my first college was outside of Boston, Austin is my home and I always come back to it. Career Path: Graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Photojournalism. I worked for several photographers before starting my own photography company. After 12 years I transitioned into Nutrition Coaching and Personal Training to follow


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