2025 Conference Agenda-At-A-Glance
Celebrating 30 Years!
Session titles are subject to change at our instructors' discretion
Tuesday, November 18th These sessions are applicable for all attendees
With the shift in the Federal Administration, we are witnessing a significant turnover and “drain” at HUD, programs at potential risk for funding cuts or even elimination, and scrutiny of any signs of waste, fraud, or abuse within the affordable housing sector. Housing management professionals, including those operating within the relatively stable LIHTC domain, must stay alert to these evolving priorities and policy changes while diligently attending to their core responsibilities.
For three decades, your MA-AHMA has been a steadfast partner in providing the clarity and guidance you need to navigate the every-day as well as tumultuous times. The sessions scheduled for the first day of our 30th Affordable Rental Housing Conference are tailored with this mission in mind and are relevant across all housing programs. Join us on this first day to kickstart your 2025 conference experience with a comprehensive overview of industry trends. You’ll participate in sessions designed to bolster essential business skills and foundational knowledge applicable across diverse environments, ultimately enhancing your work performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to fortify your expertise and prepare for the challenges ahead!
See “Session Descriptions” for full details about each session.
| Time | James River Ballroom (Downstairs) |
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| 8:45 - 9:00a.m. | Opening/Welcoming Remarks |
| 9:00 - 10:30a.m. |
State of Play: Affordable Housing Policy in the Trump Administration and the 119th Congress
Join us for a comprehensive policy briefing designed specifically for affordable housing professionals navigating the evolving federal landscape. This session delivers actionable intelligence on how shifting political priorities and new leadership will impact your residents, properties, staff, funding streams, and operational strategies. See "Session Descriptions" for full details! [Larry Keys, Instructor]
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| 10:30 - 10:45a.m. | Break |
| 10:45a.m.-12:15p.m. |
Navigating HOTMA Implementation: Compliance Strategies for Layered Housing Projects
This 1.25-hour training session will guide participants through the practical implementation of Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) changes. [AJ Johnson, Instructor]
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| 12:15 - 1:30p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:00p.m. |
Confidentiality in Affordable Housing: Navigating Ethical Boundaries and Legal Requirements
This interactive training session explores the critical ethical and legal obligations surrounding confidentiality in affordable housing management. Participants will examine the intersection of business ethics and privacy requirements specific to housing programs, including HUD regulations, fair housing laws, and tenant privacy rights. [AJ Johnson, Instructor]
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| 3:00 - 3:15p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:45p.m. |
Interviewing Skills for Affordable Housing Managers
One of the most important skills any affordable housing manager can possess is the ability to effectively interview applicants and residents, gathering the necessary information to determine eligibility. This is also one of the greatest weaknesses of most affordable housing managers. This training has been developed to address that weakness. [AJ Johnson, Instructor]
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| 5:00p.m. | Educational Sessions Adjourn for the Day |
Wednesday, November 19th
Sessions are organized in four separate tracks. Attendees select one session from each time-slot to attend. Join us for breakfast, lunch, and the Vendor Exhibition/Reception in the James River Ballroom.
| 7:00a.m. | Registration Opens (James River Foyer) | |||
| 8:00a.m. | Buffet Breakfast (James River Ballroom) | |||
| Time | Parlor A/B GENERAL INTEREST TRACK |
Parlor C LIHTC TRACK |
Parlor D HUD TRACK |
York SPECIAL INTEREST TRACK (limited seating) |
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| 9:15a.m.-10:45a.m. Attend one session |
Virginia Housing Compliance & Asset Mgmt Updates & Tips
Erica Etterling, Ginny McGee,
Rosie Hackett
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Time Management for Affordable Housing Managers
AJ Johnson
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HUD Multifamily Industry Update
Jenny DeSilva
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Communicating with Difficult Residents
Michael Alexander
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| 10:45a.m.-11:00a.m. | Break | |||
| 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Attend one session |
When You Have to Evict: What To Do & How To Do It
Billy Cannon
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Current Status of the LIHTC Program: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities
AJ Johnson
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How to Accurately & Efficiently Process HUD Interim Recerts Now
Jenny DeSilva
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Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Communicating with & Understanding Seniors
Michael Alexander
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| 12:30p.m.-1:45p.m. | Lunch (James River Ballroom) | |||
| 1:45p.m.-3:15p.m. Attend one session |
Common Legal Issues in Affordable Housing
Billy Cannon
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Understanding Student Rules in HUD & LIHTC Housing: Compliance in the HOTMA Era
AJ Johnson
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Do You Know/Understand Your HUD Contract Designation?
Jenny DeSilva
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Communicating with Supervisors/Direct Reports
Michael Alexander
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| 3:15p.m.-3:30p.m. | Break | |||
| 3:30p.m.-5:00p.m. Attend one session |
AI Issues in Affordable Housing
Sheila Salmon, Corbin du Mont
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Tackling LIHTC Noncompliance Challenges Head-On
AJ Johnson
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Following the Recipe for a Successful Management & Occupancy Review (MOR)
Jenny DeSilva
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Communicating in a Crisis
Michael Alexander
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| 5:00p.m. | Educational Sessions Adjourn | |||
| 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. | Vendor Exhibition & Reception (James River Ballroom) | |||
| 7:00p.m. | AHMA-Sponsored Events End for the Day | |||
Thursday, November 20th
| 7:30a.m. | Registration/Check-In Opens (James River Foyer) | |
| 8:00a.m. | Coffee & Grab-n-Go Breakfast Items (James River Foyer) | |
| Time | TRACK A James River Ballroom (lower level) |
TRACK B Shenandoah Ballroom (upper level) |
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| 8:30a.m.- 1:00p.m. |
EIV 2.1: Compliance Obligations to Avoid Findings
Jenny DeSilva
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NSPIRE Inspection Standards - A Modern Take on Compliance Inspections
Scott Precourt
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| 1:00p.m. | All AHMA-Sponsored Events End - See You Next Year | |