New podcast episode available

Sept. 5 – IAAO is proud to announce the release of the second episode of a new podcast: Assessing the Situation.

The newest episode features interviews with Deputy Director of the Multi-County Information and Programming Services, Derrick Niederklein, AAS; Washington County Arkansas Assessor’s Office, Chief of Staff, Dan Cypert, RES, AAS, and IAAO Past President, Pat Alesandrini, CAE, RES.

Hosted by Shannon Hiss, RES, RMA, and Justin Eimers, AAS, RMA, both seasoned Assessment Advisors with the IAAO, Assessing the Situation offers an engaging and accessible platform for discussing challenges, ideas, innovations, and individuals shaping the future of our profession.

Each episode will feature conversations with some of the best and brightest minds in the assessment industry — from local government leaders to international experts, data specialists to veteran assessors. Listeners can expect insights on a wide range of topics, including reassessment strategies, emerging technologies, data standards, legal challenges, education, equity and uniformity issues, career development, and much more.

Why should you tune in?
In today’s fast-evolving assessment landscape, staying up to date with current events is challenging. Assessing the Situation gives you on-the-go access to timely and relevant discussions that matter to your work — whether you’re in the office, in the field, or on the commute. It’s an opportunity to learn from others, reflect on current practices, and be part of a larger conversation about the future of our field.

As IAAO continues to support assessment professionals around the world, this podcast serves as another step forward in helping assessors stay connected, stay current, and stay inspired.

Look for new episodes of Assessing the Situation wherever you get your podcasts (such as Spotify, Apple, or Pandora) — and be sure to subscribe, share, and let us know what topics you want to hear covered.

Have a story idea or someone you’d like to hear interviewed? Contact Justin Eimers at eimers@iaao.org and help shape the conversation.