A community association management company executive shares her mental health journey. She argues that managers need to give themselves permission to reshape their roles because success isn’t always linear. It needs to take the shape that makes them happy.
Jordan Ritter, CMCA, AMS, recently became the 25,000th professional to earn the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) credential — a milestone that demonstrates the history, strength, and success of the program administered by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board. As a valued member of Property Management People in Maryland since 2019, Ritter’s journey into the world of community association management is as inspiring as it is rooted in personal connection.
Over the past week, the stock market has suffered major losses that make even the most confident Wall Street trader stressed. Many community association board members also have been wondering: What should we be doing with our reserve funds right now? By grounding your community’s reserve strategy in timing, needs, and structure, you can reduce anxiety and increase confidence even in the face of market uncertainty.
Women in community associations face unique challenges such as difficulty advancing and pay gaps, according to a panel of women leaders during a recent CAI webinar. They share three solutions women can put to use today.
Women in community associations are having a conversation about gender equity in the workplace. They agree that systemic change requires raising awareness of women’s experiences and welcoming the conversation. Changing behavior is hard, and significant change requires everyone’s awareness and proactivity, regardless of gender.
