AAGD Leadership Lyceum

AAGD has a long history of identifying, developing, inspiring, and empowering new and emerging leaders. The Lyceum Program is an immersive and collaborative three-month program that will bring together top professional candidates of varying backgrounds. Together, these candidates will learn the skills and confidence to grow as volunteer leaders within our industry.

Applications for 2023 will open in July. Check back to apply.

2022 Lyceum Alumni

Cheryl Caudill, RPM Living
Dandi Breese, Luma Residential
Geoffrey Gonzales, Olympus Property
Joey Vielma, Carroll Management
Kathleen Denison, S2 Residential
Kendra Magers, W3 Luxury Living
Lana Hill, REM Living
Staci Hasman, Brookfield Properties
Jon-Paul Tabor, Unity Construction
Megan Thornburg, WeDoTrash
Scottye Denbow, FIDUS Construction Services
Traci Nau, Liberty Rent

Program Information

Leadership Lyceum members are required to attend three full-day sessions. The sessions will be held on the below dates.

  • Session 1: Friday, September 22, 2023
  • Session 2: Friday, October 27, 2023
  • Session 3: Friday, November 10, 2023

If accepted, Leadership Lyceum participants will receive the following benefits:

  • Access to an immersive leadership development program over the course of 3-months.
  • Lapel pin and trademarked designation badge for use in personal profiles and email signatures.
  • Acknowledgment of graduation at a premier AAGD Event, on the AAGD website, and in AAGD’s monthly print publication, Rooflines.

Selection committee will meet at the end of August to review applications. Final candidates will be announced in the September AAGD Board Meeting. Selection committee will be asked to consider the following:

  • Committee will select up to 10 candidates.
  • Of these candidates:
    • Minimum of 1, max of 2, will be a Product & Service Partner Member
    • Six candidates will be Owner/Manager Members
    • One position will be dedicated to a Nextgen Candidate

July 1: Applications Open

July 31: Applications Due

September 1: Selected Applicants Notified

3 Full-Day Sessions: Candidates will meet once a month in the fall.

  • Session 1: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
  • Session 2: Friday, October 27, 2023
  • Session 3: Friday, November 10, 2023

December: Graduation and Presentation to the AAGD Board of Directors Meeting.

January: Recognize Class at Installation. Date to be released soon.

Contact Raphaella Silva at rsilva@aagdallas.com