TAA Education Foundation

Unlocking Doors: Developing Next-Generation Leadership with Makenna Caffey 

March 20, 2026

One of the most powerful things about the Texas rental housing industry is the speed at which talent can grow when given the opportunity. In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Makenna…

Unlocking Doors: Leadership, Mentorship, and Industry Impact | Derek DeVries on Building a Career in Multifamily 

March 13, 2026

In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Derek DeVries of Redux Construction shares a story that will resonate deeply with those already in the Texas rental housing industry.  After beginning his career…

Meet the 2026 Be the Next: Room to Grow Local Edition Ambassadors 

March 5, 2026

The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) is proud to announce the 2026 Be the Next: Room to Grow Local Edition Ambassadors, a dynamic group of early career professionals who represent the future…

Unlocking Doors: Leadership, Service, and the Human Side of Multifamily with Mike Rust 

March 5, 2026

Unlocking Doors is a new podcast dedicated to exploring career growth and advancement in the Texas rental housing industry. Each episode highlights the diverse opportunities within multifamily, the unique paths professionals…

Why Unlocking Doors Matters for Professionals in the Texas Rental Housing Industry

February 26, 2026

The Texas rental housing industry is built on people: people who lease apartments, maintain or provide services to communities, manage teams, develop properties, and serve residents every day. Unlocking Doors is a new podcast created to highlight those…

A Data-Driven Roadmap for the Texas Apartment Industry Workforce

February 20, 2026

The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) has released the Executive Summary for its 2026 Workforce Research Study, a statewide exploration of how Texans perceive careers in the apartment industry…

Unlock Your Team’s Potential with the TAA Education Foundation Digital Guide

July 28, 2025

The TAA Education Foundation Digital Magazine is a resource guide filled with tools, templates, and ideas to help your team thrive. Organized into three key areas—Recruit, Retain, and Advance—this resource…

From First-Time Attendees to Industry Advocates: Room to Grow Ambassadors Reflect on their Experience at TAA ONE

June 18, 2025

For the 2025 Room to Grow Ambassadors—Preston Duff, Chelsie Simpson, and Mystri Nestell—this year’s TAA ONE Conference in Houston was more than just their first time attending the industry’s largest…

Advancing Careers & Strengthening Communities: How TAAEF’s Room to Grow Campaign is Shaping the Texas Apartment Industry

May 13, 2025

The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and advancing the next generation of leaders in the Texas rental housing industry. Through innovative initiatives like the…

Breaking the Mold: How Careers in Rental Housing Are Being Centralized and Evolving

March 26, 2025

The rental housing industry has long been known for offering stable, rewarding career opportunities, but the pathways to success are rapidly evolving. One of the biggest shifts is the rise…