Katrina McDowell

AUTHOR

Katrina McDowell

Katrina McDowell specializes in online content creation and social media. She joined Yardi in 2021. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans. Katrina’s interests include music, sailing, and the arts. She has a love for reading and animals.

Blog Filters

Showing 61-75 of 284 results

sortby_icon
down_icon
Ventura Land Trust

Ventura Land Trust

Quality time in nature is one of Venture Land Trust’s greatest gifts to the community for a sustainable future. Yardi-supported nonprofit Ventura Land Trust, established in 2003 in Ventura, Calif., connects the community with educational programs about nature and fosters the next generation of environmental stewards. Then, in 2009, Ventura Wild was established as the […]

08 / 28 / 24

Anant Yardi speaks at the opening session of YASC 2024 in San Diego

The Journey Continues

It’s a milestone year for Yardi, and the air was buzzing with excitement as nearly 4,500 real estate technology leaders gathered in San Diego this morning to kick off the 2024 Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC). The theme of this year’s event is “the journey continues,” and it promises to be an exhilarating and insightful […]

08 / 27 / 24

Children at a local summer camp attraction

Ideal Living Quarters

Local attractions have a lot of influence when buying property, especially in the summer, since nature is most attractive, and the energy level is monumental. Let’s delve into how to highlight the summer charm that cities offer. Local attractions. Start with the key local summer attractions such as popular parks, nature trails, and recreational facilities. […]

08 / 22 / 24

Helping Mamas

Donating Diapers

Helping Mamas is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and during this timeframe, the organization distributed over 10 million essential supplies back to its community! Helping Mamas is a Yardi-supported nonprofit established in 2014 in Norcross, Georgia, that works to elevate the well-being and dignity of women by providing diapers, feminine hygiene products and other essential baby […]

08 / 21 / 24

Georgia Aquarium Whale Shark

Exploring America’s Aquariums

Aquariums, often a topic of debate among some, are more than just attractions. Did you know that most aquariums are nonprofit organizations firmly committed to conservation and sustainability? This summer, let’s dive into the world of America’s top aquariums and discover the incredible work they do. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta. This aquarium, the largest in the […]

08 / 19 / 24

PADV

Creating Safe Spaces

PADV is the largest nonprofit domestic violence organization in Georgia, providing professional, compassionate, and empowering support to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Yardi-supported nonprofit Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), established in 1975 PADV, is working to end the crime of domestic violence and empower its survivors in the Atlanta metroplex. “Our vision is […]

08 / 16 / 24

Karen Maehara Yardi Employee

Karen Maehara

Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Karen Maehara, senior technical account manager for the commercial Santa Barbara team. Maehara has been working at Yardi for nearly six years. She supports some of Yardi’s largest, most strategic clients daily and supports colleagues throughout her department. Maehara spends most […]

08 / 14 / 24

Female mad and stressed at work office

From Setbacks to Success

Miscommunication is common in many workplaces and can negatively impact productivity and relationships. Let’s navigate office politics and miscommunications with these best practices and learn how to boost office morale by turning setbacks into success. Common causes of miscommunication are lack of clarity in messages, assumptions, generational or cultural differences and ineffective listening. All of […]

08 / 10 / 24

Zoe Dream Party

Zoe’s Dream Party

Dreams Come True is a Yardi-supported nonprofit organization that helps severely ill children and their families find a momentary reprieve from the stress and struggles associated with battling a severe illness. With Yardi’s support and its employees, Dreams Come True is sending 17-year-old Zoe on her Hawaii Dream. Zoe was referred to Dreams Come True […]

08 / 06 / 24

Summer Olympics Paris 2024

Go Green Team

Sustainability has become a vital focus for the modern Olympic Games, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and promote long-term benefits for host cities and the planet. Let’s delve into some of the essential areas of focus. Green infrastructure. The future host cities for the Olympics are not just accelerating sustainable strategies but also making a […]

08 / 05 / 24

Summer Olympics 2024

Gold Medal Cities

The 2024 Summer Olympics are here! The Olympics can profoundly influence host cities, bringing both benefits and challenges. Let’s explore this impact. The economic impact of hosting the Olympics is a double-edged sword. While it boosts tourism, job creation, and increased business for local vendors and hospitality sectors, it can also lead to economic displacement […]

07 / 26 / 24

Carpinteria Children's Project featured photo

Carpinteria Children’s Project

Children thrive when supported by a strong family and community throughout their lives. Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP), a Yardi-supported nonprofit, has been a beacon of hope in our community since its establishment in 2009. With a focus on diverse programs and services, CCP has actively supported successful children throughout Carpinteria, Calif. The organization’s local knowledge […]

07 / 24 / 24

Hydrocephalus WALK

Fighting Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a neurological brain condition that, currently, over one million people in the United States live with, and one out of 770 babies develops each year. Hydrocephalus Association (HA), a Yardi-supported nonprofit, brings the community together virtually and in person through WALK and community networks. Established in 1983 in Bethesda, MD, it supports those […]

07 / 22 / 24

Trails and Open Space Coalition Colorado Springs

Trails and Open Space Coalition

Nature improves physical and mental health. This Yardi-supported nonprofit organization is working to make outside time fun, safe and accessible. Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC), established in 1987 in Colorado Springs, is a community-driven initiative to enhance trails, parks, and open spaces. In a significant win for the community, last April, city votes approved […]

07 / 17 / 24

TPF sign

Turning Point Foundation

Mental illness can touch anyone, regardless of their race, culture, income, age, or level of education. It affects one in four adults and one in ten children each year. Turning Point Foundation (TPF), established in 1988 in Ventura, Calif., is on a mission to improve the quality of life for adults experiencing serious mental illness, […]

07 / 16 / 24