CAAR Past President Pat Jensen (2002) was a tremendous REALTOR®, Broker, Association President, leader, and REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) advocate. As a tribute to her legacy, the Board established the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy in 2017.

Purpose
The Academy is intended to foster knowledge and encourage further movement of volunteers into additional leadership roles in the REALTOR® organization at the local, state, and national level.

Application Process
Participants of the Leadership Academy shall have demonstrated:

1) Involvement in CAAR, Virginia REALTORS® and/or National Association of REALTORS® events

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2) Participation as a volunteer a CAAR Committee, Council, or Project Team

                                     


Application Window
The application window for the 2024-2025 class will open on Fri., Mar. 1st and close at 5 p.m. on Fri., May 31st. Interviews will be conducted on from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Tues., June 18th via Zoom. Teresa Kirkhart, Director of Professional & Business Development, will be in touch with a proposed time.

Application
Download the application to see what questions are being asked. The completed application must be submitted through the electronic application. In addition, two (2) professional letters of reference must be emailed to education@caar.com within three (3) business day of completing the electronic application.

Facilitators
The 2024-2025 Pat Jensen Leadership Academy will be spearheaded by facilitators CAAR Past President Anthony McGhee (2017) and former CAAR Board of Directors Member Rachel Burns.

Cost
There is no cost associated with this program.

Testimonials
Read what some 2018 Graduates had to say about the Academy.
                                                          
Program
Thurs., Sept. 26th, 1 - 5 p.m., Assist-2-Sell Office (1719B Allied St., Charlottesville) | Welcome, Introductions, Team Building, & Reception

Wed., Oct. 30th, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hillsdale Conference Center | About CAAR & Meeting Management

Thurs., Nov. 14th, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Hillsdale Conference Center | Introduction of the 2024 - 2025 Pat Jensen Leadership Academy class during the November General Membership & Annual Business Meeting

Thurs., Nov. 21st, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 105 Monticello Ave., Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902 | Skills to Influence & Motivate

Thurs., Dec. 12th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hillsdale Conference Center | L.E.A.D and Membership Marketing Demographics

Thurs., Jan. 23rd, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hillsdale Conference Center | Government Involvement & Capstone Project Introduction

Thurs., Feb. 27th, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Richmond, VA | Organizational Structure of the REALTOR® Community

Thurs., Mar. 13th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hillsdale Conference Center | Capstone Presentation

Thurs., Mar. 20th, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Hillsdale Conference Center | 2024-2025 Pat Jensen Leadership Academy class graduates during the March General Membership Meeting - Annual Awards & Professional Honor Society

Attendance Policy
As a commitment to the program and fellow participants, PJLA students will:

• Attend all sessions.
• Communicate schedule conflicts to the facilitators as far in advance as possible.
• Participate in make-up work in case of absences. No more than 2 absences will be permitted. (Participants may not be eligible for graduation or have the program count towards Professional Honor Society application credit if more than one session is missed.)
• Arrive on time and depart only after sessions end.

Video Message
Pat learns that the Leadership Academy will be named the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy.



Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Class:




















The following members are graduates of the 2022-2023 Pat Jensen Leadership Academy:

First row (left to right): Aaron Howell, Amanda Spigone, Janice O'Hara, Candice van der Linde, and Josh White.

Second row (left to right): Rachel Burns (Co-facilitator), Woody Fincham, Katelyn Mancini, Roxanne Carter-Johnston, Brentney Kozuch, Kyle Olson, and Anthony McGhee (Co-facilitator).

Congratulations to the 2018 Inaugural Class: 

The following members are graduates of the 2018 inaugural class of the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy:

First row (left to right): Pam Dent, Bevin Boisvert, Kelly Ceppa, Tammy Campbell, Nikki Chambless, Mary Katherine King.

Second row (left to right): Georgia Lindsey, Anne Burroughs, Debbie Cash, S. Lisa Herndon, Denise Ramey (Co-facilitator).

Third row (left to right): Anthony McGhee (Co-facilitator), Paul McArtor, Jack Crocker, and Kris Jensen.