The Virginia REALTORS^® are pleased to announce the graduation of the Virginia Leadership Academy (VLA) Class of 2019. This program, offered by the Virginia REALTORS^®, is designed to inspire and prepare REALTORS^® for leadership roles in local, state, and national REALTOR^® associations. The VLA selectively enrolls REALTORS^® every other year to enhance their personal and professional development. This year’s class will learn about volunteerism in associations and meet key leadership at Virginia REALTORS^® and NAR. They will also engage with a variety of national speakers and participate in interactive team building activities.

Meet the Virginia Leadership Academy Class of 2019, their names are listed below along with their hometowns:

• Kara Braddick – Lexington
• Rachel Burns – Charlottesville
• Christine Daley – Culpeper
• Mary Beth Harris – Lexington
• S. Lisa Herndon – Charlottesville
• Jennifer McCray – Chester
• Kaera Mims – Yorktown
• Jason Mitchell – McGaheysville
• Fred Smith – Williamsburg
• Carol Sondrini – King George
• Dallison Veach – Springfield
• Jennifer Wong – McLean

We would also like to introduce the 2019 VLA Advisor, Sherry Bailey.
Sherry is a VLA Alumni and is a member of the Class of 2006.