Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Please keep reading to learn more about a recent volunteer opportunity our Atlanta office had to support this worthy cause. About Special Olympics Georgia Special Olympics Georgia invests in people with intellectual disabilities, helping them develop athletic skills while also promoting the athletes’ abilities off the field. In achieving this goal through sports, they show the world that every person counts and can be something good when we work together. The organization provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. When the athletes succeed, attitudes change, communities grow, self-esteem builds, and the eyes of the world focus on all that is good, hopeful and positive. Athletes gain skills for employment and learn to be independent while forming relationships and helping the public understand their incredible capabilities despite the health issues they experience daily. #TeamYardi Atlanta volunteers Last month, the Atlanta team volunteered at AMF Lanes in Woodstock with Special Olympics Georgia. The place was packed with athletes and volunteers, and all 40 lanes were occupied. Coaches and family cheered from the sidelines as the athletes scored strikes, spares and plenty of high fives and hugs. Yardi volunteers assisted the athletes, making sure they were bowling when it was their turn and being their biggest cheerleaders. After three games were played, scores were tallied, and volunteers guided their group to the awards room. Each player was awarded a ribbon, bronze, silver or gold metal. It was a day filled with joy and fun for all, leaving everyone with a sense of inspiration and upliftment! Feeling inspired? If our story inspires you, we encourage you to support Special Olympics Georgia and explore our...

Meet Jake Castanha, an account executive on the senior living sales team. Jake will celebrate his two-year anniversary with Yardi in July 2025, but he’s had a wide range of experiences in the short time he’s been at Yardi, including moving from Santa Barbara to New York City. Meet Jake Castanha As an account executive, Castanha sells Yardi Senior Living Suite products to small senior living communities across the West and Central region. He spends his work days calling and emailing prospective clients. He also checks in with current clients to ensure they are satisfied with their experience.   “I try to take a consultative approach by learning about their business processes, clientele and staff,” he says. “The more I know and learn about them, the better I can advise them on which system will benefit them.” Castanha also schedules software demonstrations for interested senior living providers. “I occasionally visit senior living communities in person,” Castanha says. “This experience has been invaluable, as I get to meet users and stakeholders and see the real-world impact of what we do.” The Yardi culture Castanha shares that the willingness to listen to feedback to improve products is an important aspect of Yardi’s commitment to clients. “Our culture is built on doing right by our clients and delivering what we promise,” he says. He says this commitment to clients is intertwined with employee teamwork. He appreciates learning from experienced and talented people in leadership positions. “Most people in leadership positions have been here 10 plus years which is a testament to the culture that has been created,” he says. “While there are a lot of things I enjoy about working at Yardi, the best part is the people. I have met some of my best friends, as...

Fil Southerland, director of health care solutions at Yardi, has been reappointed to the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). The U.S. Comptroller General and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office announced the reappointment of Southerland, along with five others, to serve a second three-year term through 2027. A wealth of experience in health information technology Southerland continues to bring a wealth of experience and perspective to the committee as a strong advocate for implementing health information technology in senior living. Southerland has been involved with the senior living and long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) industries for over 18 years. At Yardi, he leads initiatives in electronic health care records and interoperability. He was founder and CTO of ALMSA, Inc., a cloud-based electronic health provider in the assisted living space that was acquired by Yardi in 2012. The HITAC was established in 2016 under the 21st Century Cures Act. The committee provides recommendations on policies, standards, implementation specifications and certification criteria to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator (ONC). It advises on the implementation of health information technology that advances the electronic use of health information. “I’m honored to serve another three years on HITAC working with this amazing group of colleagues,” Southerland says. “We have a platform to discuss pressing issues and advise the ASTP/ONC. I’m pleased to bring my experience advocating for electronic access, exchange and use of health information in the LTPAC industry.” The next three years We are excited to see what the next three years will bring and are confident that Fil Southerland will continue to make significant contributions to the field. Congratulations, Fil, on your reappointment! Learn more about the HITAC. To learn how integrated senior living software transforms resident care, explore...

Let’s delve into the unique role of Matt Marvin, a senior consultant of the Yardi Bill Pay team. Meet Matt Marvin During a professional journey spanning 13 years at Yardi, Matt Marvin has earned his master’s degree in management information systems. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification. His role involves project management, client support, technical sales, and product management. He takes pride in his work and the impact it has on the company and its clients. “I work on a relatively specific ancillary module (Bill Pay/AP payments), but I really like going incredibly in-depth into the payments industry. Payments are important (firms need to receive and send funds efficiently and securely), and a lot goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly for our customers,” explained Marvin. Supportive work environment Yardi fosters a supportive work environment that encourages both individual and team excellence. This is achieved through job security and a culture that values collective success over individual achievement. Marvin says, “My coworker’s success is a win for my team and me.” Marvin would describe Yardi to new hires joining the team as a rising tide. This is accredited to company growth annually and as a company that believes in treating its employees well with excellent benefits and paid time off. “Come work here, do a good job, and you will be treated well. That isn’t corporate/HR mumbo-jumbo. That’s my actual experience.” Yardi is hiring globally! Interested prospective employees can explore opportunities on the Careers site. Big Picture Goals Within Yardi, Marvin’s most proud project was being the first Client Services (CSD) employee to launch our Bill Pay service in 2016. Though this moment was super busy for him, he reflects with gratitude as some...

Meet Christina Whitehurst, a principal consultant at Yardi. Her primary focus is implementing the Yardi Investment Suite, a role that manifests her expertise and the significant value she brings to Yardi. Meet Christina Whitehurst Christina Whitehurst has been working at Yardi for five and a half years from the Yardi Long Island office in New York. She spends her work hours managing implementations of Investment Manager, Investment Accounting and Debt Manager for clients, ensuring everyone has a good time while they all work together to build success. A typical day consists of helping some people, coding, and reviewing waterfall agreements and calculations. She uses her accounting and real estate background to help clients and colleagues improve daily. “Every day is different, and I rarely do busy work. I love collaborating and helping my colleagues. Hearing what clients have going on and their daily challenges helps me stay on top of the changing business world,” said Whitehurst. Her passion for her work is evident in every word. Supportive work environment Whitehurst loves Yardi’s corporate culture, which is supportive and dedicated to everyone’s continuous improvement, education and success. The people behind the product make the difference. So much time is put into training and supporting new hires to give their best to support Yardi clients. “We care about you, and in turn, you care for our clients,” noted Whitehurst, showing the nurturing environment at Yardi. Being resilient in making Yardi products better and clients happy has earned Whitehurst multiple awards, which she received from her team members, with whom she’s helped resolve escalations. She is fascinated by Yardi’s founder, Anant Yardi, with the fact that one person can grow a company from one person to almost 10,000, plan the best Yardi parties ever and still be so personable and...

Laura Sacks, a senior manager who works on Yardi’s investment management product suite, celebrates her fifth year at Yardi this November, giving her the benefit of four months in the office with colleagues before the world went remote during the pandemic. Yardi was Sack’s first corporate job, which she applied for with guarded optimism from referrals within the company and a dash of healthy skepticism since she is a relationships-oriented individual, so she was curious about how collaboration and connections would manifest in this space. She immediately found the spirit of exceptional generosity within the Yardi culture! “There is an energy of focused growth through the company that is achieved through discourse, creativity and collaboration that I find both energizing and inspiring,” said Sacks. Sacks spends her workdays working with clients, meeting with her team and developing special projects to facilitate growth and collaboration. Because Yardi, the products, and our clients constantly evolve, knowledge is forever growing. “I truly love how every day holds the potential for something slightly different from the day before and the ability to learn something new. Should you approach each day with a builder’s mindset and a willingness to say “yes” whenever possible, the opportunities for learning and growing at Yardi are endless,” exclaimed Sacks, her enthusiasm for continuous learning and growth shining through. Sacks reflects daily on advice about communication since her role is primarily about good communication and collaboration. She wants those to know that when communicating remember that clear is kind and unclear is unkind, “even if the topic is hard for you and/or the recipient, ambiguity is harder.” Evolving products Sacks prides herself on a project series of time-weighted performance calculations she built without knowing much about calculator analytics or time-weighted returns beforehand. “I appreciated the...

Yardi-supported nonprofit Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was established in 1971 with headquarters around the EU, including Paris, Barcelona, Athens, Brussels, Amsterdam and Geneva. The organization provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusions from healthcare. Its teams comprise thousands of health professionals, logistics, and administrative staff, most of whom are hired locally. Medical ethics and impartiality, independence and neutrality guide its actions. MSF has a future focused on addressing the escalation of humanitarian crises, particularly in Sudan, which demands its full attention. It is also deeply committed to ongoing emergencies in regions such as Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen, where healthcare access is limited. Additionally, MSF continues to advocate for these underreported and forgotten crises, ensuring that those affected receive vital medical care. “Our priority remains to be on the front lines where the need is greatest, regardless of media coverage or visibility,” said Angelly Cabrera, partnership manager for MSF UAE. Funding from Yardi is not just critical; it’s transformative. It enables MSF to respond to crises, especially during the most challenging and unpredictable moments. The sustained support from Yardi allows MSF to plan and act quickly, ensuring that it is on the ground where and when they are needed most. This is not just about funding that makes a difference. It’s about the belief in MSF’s mission and trust that drives them forward. Yardi’s support is not just a contribution. It’s the power of collective action and the difference we make when we stand together.   “One of the greatest strengths of this partnership is the trust that Yardi has placed in our field teams, which is vital for maintaining the independence that defines MSF. This independence empowers us to prioritize medical care based on needs alone, without being influenced by political or...

Yardi’s global offices are crucial in property management and investors worldwide. Today, we introduce you to Regan Heydari, the Global Solutions Commercial TX practice team director at the forefront of this global mission. Meet Regan Heydari Regan Heydari, a key individual at Yardi for the past 13 years, holds a pivotal role in the Commercial support of the central region. Her responsibilities include leading a dynamic team that is committed to delivering top-tier support to Yardi’s commercial clients. Her multifaceted role involves strategic planning, problem-solving, and ensuring clients receive the highest quality service. “Over this time here at Yardi, I’ve seen the company grow and evolve, and I’ve had the privilege of contributing to its success,” said Heydari. Heydari spends her workdays with a blend of client interactions and team collaboration. Her most significant time is spent assisting clients with their needs and challenges while supporting and mentoring a team to ensure they deliver exceptional service. Energized for Good Heydari loves the variety of her day, which energizes her, “Every week brings new challenges and opportunities to work with different people. This constant change keeps my job exciting and fulfilling,” explained Heydari. Yardi’s unwavering willingness to help and collaborative culture make it an inviting workplace. No matter who reaches out, someone is always ready to jump in and collaborate on solving a problem. New hires can look forward to a supportive workplace filled with passionate individuals and a place where contributions are valued. “The spirit of teamwork and mutual support is truly remarkable,” expressed Heydari. Yardi is hiring globally! Interested prospective employees can explore opportunities on the Careers site. Game-changing success Direct focus on one task at a time instead of multi-tasking has been a game-changer for Heydari’s productivity and effectiveness. Heydari is proud to...

Yardi Aspire has grown exponentially and now offers over 1300 titled courses, much of which is due to Sam Valdés, manager for Yardi Aspire from the Santa Barbara office. Meet Sam Valdés Sam Valdés, celebrating her eighth year at Yardi in December, is a shining example of dedication. Her teams with Yardi Aspire write and produce the courses, videos and other content assets available in the Aspire product. Most videos are available in Client Central and/or product Help documentation. Valdés spends most of her time supporting team members as they work on content projects through one-on-one meetings, group brainstorming, and reviewing storyboards or course designs. Valdés enjoys working with clients on their training needs and has formed significant partnerships over the years. “It’s always a pleasure learning from the people who use our product daily,” said Valdés. In addition to working with clients, Valdés enjoys helping our clients’ employees build knowledge and skills. “What we offer can assist people with feeling more confident in their work, growing as individuals, and advancing in their careers. It’s rewarding to know we offer value not only at the organizational level but also at the individual level,” explained Valdés, underscoring the profound impact of her work. Take Care of our Employees Valdés appreciates that Yardi genuinely strives to fulfill its company motto—to take care of our clients, employees, and communities. This attitude of taking care of each other shows up in the approach to teamwork across the organization. “In my role, I’m uniquely positioned to work with dozens of product teams in multiple markets, and everyone is always willing to help each other. In the end, we know we’re team Yardi, and whatever we can do to benefit each other benefits everyone, including our clients,” said Valdés. When...

Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Graham Pierce, from the European PSG team. Pierce is a leading investment management services team member and a UK commercial consultant. Pierce has been working at Yardi for 13 years. He spends his time in the office checking whether people have the information and decisions they need to progress on their tasks and whether anyone is looking for help, mainly if they are in different time zones. His workload includes a mix of consulting, working with sales and solutions consulting teams and longer-term and ad hoc questions and requests for support and escalation. “I get to work with many very intelligent, capable and motivated people from whom I learn from all the time. I feel supported and valued by my boss and superiors, and I can give my team stimulating work, help them where needed, and look after them,” said Pierce. Pierce feels that the work culture at Yardi is meritocratic. People in senior positions have an incredible grasp of detail, and good ideas are adopted. In contrast, the occasional bad ones are challenged logically and respectfully, irrespective of who came up with them. “In the consulting team, we are not focusing on selling time but on getting clients live, which is a much more rewarding way to work. We have a lot of tremendously smart, experienced, and capable people who are friendly and helpful and invested in one another’s success,” Pierce explained. Pierce describes Yardi as a stable company with a strong growth track record and a long-term outlook. It’s a nice place to work with high employee retention, which excites new hires to start work here. “It’s easy to take all of this for granted after 13 years, but when...

Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez, senior team lead for Yardi Corom. Meet Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez has worked at Yardi for six and a half years. His primary responsibilities include assisting clients in implementing Yardi Corom software and guiding team members in helping clients reach success with products and services. Yardi Corom is a lease management and lessee accounting solution built specifically for commercial tenants and corporate occupiers. Rodriguez also helps with assisting sales teams with product demos and weekly cross-team meetings with development and service teams while working on challenging implementation projects. “I studied mathematics in college because I enjoy problem-solving. Working on the Corom team, I have been able to put these skills to use in coming up with creative solutions to difficult problems. Our client base is spread across various market sectors in the occupier space, so my team is often presented with new and exciting challenges,” shared Rodriguez, his passion for problem-solving evident in his every word. Yardi’s corporate culture is rooted in the company’s core values: innovation, collaboration and respect. “I have never met anyone in this company that wasn’t willing to lend a hand when I asked for help, which is incredibly motivating,” shared Rodriguez. Uniquely Yardi While Yardi’s origins are the leading provider of real estate software, it has positioned itself as a real estate software conglomerate spanning many vertical and horizontal market sectors with strategic company acquisitions and innovations. “Yardi is uniquely positioned to continue to grow steadily and increase its footprint across new market segments. A good example is the company’s most recent market penetration in the coworking space through acquiring a majority ownership stake in WeWork,” Rodriguez confidently explained. Recently,...

Share Ourselves, a Yardi-supported nonprofit, believes everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Share Ourselves was established in 1970 in Newport Beach, Calif. and is a healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health and support services for the entire Orange County community. From serving as a comprehensive healthcare provider to offering social services like financial assistance and food distribution, their approach considers everything it means to be healthy and live the best life possible. Share Ourselves also has a mobile unit in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach. “Because when we uplift and prioritize the health of every individual, we become stronger as a community,” said Christy Ward, chief executive officer of Share Ourselves. The impact of Share Ourselves’ services is profound, as they provide healthcare and empower individuals to lead healthier lives. The Food Pantry is a crucial segment of its Social Services Department, which includes homeless navigation services, assistance with short-term housing resources, utility assistance, Case Management and other linkages to other community organizations. Share Ourselves is also involved in many community events, including Adopts A Family, Back to School Backpack Distribution and Thanksgiving Food Distribution. These services meet immediate needs and inspire hope and a brighter future for the community. “Share Ourselves has been working across every sector of the organization to expand our capacity to meet our commitment to provide access to care and support services for underserved populations in Orange County,” said Ward. This past June, Share Ourselves doubled its ability to provide health care and treatment to patients at its Mission Viejo clinic site, increasing the number of exam rooms from four to eight and adding dental and behavioral health services. This month, Share Ourselves will officially cut the ribbon at BESST Center, partnering with Newport-Mesa Unified School District to start...

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 of her time in the office troubleshooting client cases and working on client projects. “I love mentoring colleagues and working on internal or other non-client initiatives. I recently helped put on our second internal Commercial summit for the West Coast,” explained Maehara. Maehara feels collaboration and relationships with colleagues and clients are the best part of working at Yardi. Some of Maehara’s favorite interactions at Yardi are from talking about anime with clients to discussing cool hobbies or activities like escape rooms in team meetings. Even a simple run-in at the office with people she hasn’t worked with or seen in a while is enjoyable. The “let me see if I can help” attitude that everyone has (including herself) is what works for Yardi’s corporate culture. Everyone is always trying to help where they can, even if they don’t have an immediate or direct answer. “Receiving that kind of warm support and being able to give it back to others is a wonderful place to be,” said Maehara. YASC Spokesperson Maehara has accomplished many things over the years at Yardi, but her most cherished project was presenting at YASC San Diego for Yardi Spreadsheet Reporting (YSR). “The guru of YSRs had retired, and other prior YSR presenters had left too, and with only a couple months to go, management asked if Sarvagya Madan (one of the BEST people at Yardi) and I could take on the task,” Maehara stated....

At Yardi, part of our motto is to “take care of our communities.” Many Yardi office volunteer events have focused on food banks and supplying organizations with food, hygiene products and toys for underserved children and their families. In addition, they have helped the environment with trash pickup and planting native plants and produce. Here’s a look back from the past year at some of the offices doing their part in the communities they belong to. Pictured are the offices and nonprofits. Santa Barbara: Direct Relief Oxnard, CA: Food Share of Ventura County Atlanta: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and OneGoal Summit Dallas/Irving, Texas: Texas Conservation Alliance and Operation Kindness NYC: Feeding New York Cleveland, OH: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Raleigh, NC: SOAR Outreach Denver, CO:  Food Bank of the Rockies Dubai: Al Noor Centre Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...