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2021 AAA Staff
EMILY BLAIR, CAE Executive Vice President, Boss Lady, the Big Cheese, The Buzzkill Committee Staff Liaison for: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Leadership Committee, PAC Board of Trustees, and AAA Education Foundation (among others) The Beginning: Born and raised in Holland, Michigan (also known as the frozen tundra this time of year – have I mentioned how happy I am to live in Texas?!) Career Path: Market Research Firm, then Home Builders Association(s), then Austin Apartment Association AAA Workiversary: Second anniversary January 7, 2021 Fun Facts: • My husband Brian and I live in the hill country – Dripping Springs with Sadie (our crazy Bernedoodle) • At 5’ 11” I am the shortest of all of my siblings – with my baby sister the tallest at 6’ 3”! • I have lived in Texas for 5 years and have never been to Mexico in my life Happy Place: Anywhere outside – and the happiest of happy is enjoying live music outdoors drinking wine Favorite things about working for the AAA: Our hilarious team and our wonderful members who truly care so much about the AAA and its future. I love working with dedicated talented individuals.
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LISA BERMAN Director of Membership Development, People Partner & Membership Guru Committee Staff Liaison for: Ambassador (A-Team), Mentors (M-Team), & NextGen Committees The Beginning: Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio Career Path: I started my non-profit career with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, followed by 7 years with the Ohio Pharmacists Association as their Director of Membership & Events. AAA Workiversary: First anniversary January 6, 2021 Fun Facts: • I come from a large family with lots of cousins. I am very familiar with the concept of the Italian goodbye (aka Berman goodbye), involving goodbye’s in the kitchen, living room, doorway, car, and from the street as you’re pulling away. • My fiancé and I bought our first home in South Austin 6 months ago. • I love challenging myself training for races. My last was the incredibly scenic Big Sur International Marathon in California! Happy Place: Travelling to be with family and exploring new cities with friends, sitting on a patio, playing tennis Favorite things about working for the AAA: Easy—the dedicated AAA staff and amazing members! I love the sense of community
