I'm still pinching myself to believe that my wonderful experience at the Appraisers Association of America annual conference in New York City last week actually happened! I'm incredibly grateful to have received the Regional Award and join my distinguished fellow awardees Jay Grimm, Alasdair Nichol (I'm reposting this photo kindly originally shared by Alasdair), Jessica Eisenthal, and Mary Pontillo. I want to extend a huge thanks to Executive Director Linda Selvin and Betty Krulik, AAA for their mentorship, the inspiring example of their leadership, and the way they seek to create opportunities for others to learn and grow. That philosophy is all too rare in this world and is so deeply appreciated. I want to thank Patrick McIntyre for always being such a joy to collaborate with and all the ways he has created opportunities for me to contribute--the Appraisers Association of America is so lucky to have you! I'm grateful to Teresa Caputo and Yasemin Yeldener and Lisbeth Sandø for your incredible work--including the amazing conference sessions! My fellow Membership Committee colleagues are a delight to work with and we truly have made it "the fun committee" as Betty said! I was blown away by the kindness and generosity I received from all my appraisal colleagues attending the conference, and it was particularly rewarding for me to meet so many recent CASP graduates and speak with them about their blooming appraisal careers.
To be able to finally meet people I treasure in person, to receive such a kind welcome from my respected peers, and to immerse myself in beauty and community was very moving to me and I'm so very grateful! I extend my deepest congratulations to the other award recipients and to the Appraisers Association of America for hosting a fantastic conference!
