Public Policy Committee

 
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Public Policy Committee

The mission of the Public Policy Committee is to review, develop and promote policy to guide the association in the legislative and regulatory arenas.

About

The NVAR Public Policy Committee tracks legislative activities at all levels of government and recommends policy positions to the NVAR Board of Directors. Committee members assist in planning special annual legislative events, such as the legislative reception and the trip to the state Capitol, as well as mobilizing grassroots participation in calls-for-action on issues campaigns. Committee members must commit to attending at least nine monthly meetings each year. 

(Open to all Realtor® members)

Group Members:

Debbie Baxter
Sean Bugg
Mary Ann Burstein
Tatiana Busch
Rachel Carter
Matt Cochrane
Jonathan Coles
Kyle Crawford
Jamie DeSimone
Ellen Heather (Vice-Chair)
Charles Huang
Shelia Jackson
Patricia Jordan
Matthew A Kahn
Liz Krauthammer
Raba Letteri
Joseph Martin
Jessica Navarro
Kiyanna Nelson
Nana Noi
Ava Nguyen (Chair)
Sue Puleo
Christina Rice
Amy Riemer
Zinta Rodgers-Rickert
Maria Cristina Sison
Cassandra Welch
 

Staff Support: 

Josh Veverka
Vice President — Government Affairs
jveverka@nvar.com

Danielle Finley
Associate Director of Political Engagement
dfinley@nvar.com


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Ava Nguyen
Chair


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Ellen Heather
 
Vice-Chair

Public Policy Events

NVAR Government Affairs and the Public Policy Committee host various events throughout the year. These events are a fun way to advocate for the industry and networking with peers and elected officials.
legislative reception

Legislative Reception
Help NVAR show its appreciation for our state and local elected officials at the NVAR Legislative Reception. Enjoy food and drinks while mingling with your representatives and fellow NVAR Realtors®. Best of all, it is absolutely FREE to NVAR members!  While the event is free, advance registration is required to attend.

Bus trip to Richmond

Legislative Bus Trip to Richmond
Walk the halls of the General Assembly and promote legislation that benefits the real estate industry at the annual NVAR Legislative Trip to Richmond! You'll meet with your state elected officials and attend committee hearings in what Realtors® call one of the most informative events NVAR offers.