RAM Certification is a professional designation program designed for experienced and emerging property managers who oversee market-rate apartments, affordable housing, condominiums, and cooperative housing.
RAM Certification provides employers and regulators with an objective, trusted measure of expertise and professionalism in apartment management.
RAM-certified professionals demonstrate in-depth knowledge across all essential areas of property operations and use certification to advance their careers.
Advance your career in apartment, condominium, and cooperative housing management with the RAM Certification—the property management industry’s most respected credential.
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Why Choose RAM Certification?
RAM (Registered in Apartment Management) is the longest-running and most respected apartment management certification program and is now offered exclusively by Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City (NHSNYC). NHSNYC is honored to serve as the steward of the RAM program and is committed to ensuring its continued relevance, rigor, and impact.
Property owners, boards, employers, and regulators recognize RAM as a trusted standard for excellence, ethics, and real-world management expertise. Program graduates use it to advance their careers.
Meet the RAM Advisory Committee
The RAM Advisory Committee provides strategic guidance and professional oversight to ensure the RAM designation continues to reflect the highest standards in apartment management education and practice. The RAM Advisory Committee supports NHSNYC by helping to guide the long-term vision, integrity, and industry alignment of the program.
Its mission is to protect, strengthen, and advance the RAM designation by ensuring the program remains:
- Professionally rigorous
- Industry-relevant
- Ethical and equitable
- Responsive to evolving housing and regulatory environments
Selected for their leadership, credibility, and commitment to excellence in housing management, RAM Advisory Committee Members are experienced professionals with expertise in:
- Property and apartment management
- Affordable and market-rate housing operations
- Condominium and cooperative housing
- Housing compliance, finance, or asset management
- Workforce development or housing education
Meet the Instructors
Tywan Anthony
Director of Property Management and Real Estate Training
Tywan Anthony is the Director of Property Management and Real Estate Training at NHSNYC, where he leads initiatives to strengthen technical expertise and support homeowners and future real estate professionals. A licensed New York State real estate broker, he holds multiple industry credentials including ARM, CPM Candidate, NYARM accreditation, RAM certification, and completion of Project REAP. A licensed NYS Real State Broker, Tywan also serves as the Brooklyn Chapter President of the Bedford Stuyvesant Real Estate Board and is an approved NYS real estate instructor. In addition, he is the Founder and Executive Director of the New York Crusaders, a nonprofit empowering athletes through sports, academics, and job training. Tywan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Pittsburg State University.
Danielle Adornato
Licensed Loan Originator
Danielle Adornato has spent over a decade in real estate, with a strong background in residential. As licensed loan originator, she helped countless families navigate the homebuying process with confidence and clarity. Recently, she expanded her expertise into the commercial side, adding moving and logistics to her professional resume. Danielle is passionate about staying active, spending quality time with family, and giving back to her community whenever she can. She is always looking to learn more about the industry and truly enjoys sharing the knowledge, insight, and experience she has gained along the way to help others make informed decisions.
Reverend Dr. Gail Frances Badger
Housing Specialist
Reverend Dr. Gail Frances Badger is an Affordable Housing Specialist with more than 45 years of experience in federal, state, and city government–assisted housing and capital improvement programs. Her career includes service at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Fair Housing and Housing Management, and as Director of Asset Management at the NYC Housing Development Corporation. She has overseen major Section 8, 236, 202, and LowIncome Housing Tax Credit developments, and held leadership roles at large MitchellLama cooperatives including Coop City, East River Landing, and Rochdale Village. Dr. Badger holds degrees from Long Island University, New York University, and New York Theological Seminary, and has served as Dean, instructor, and trainer for the Registered in Apartment Management program since 1989.
Marques Blakes
Regional Property Manager
Marques Blakes is a regional property manager overseeing large-scale multifamily and mixed-use assets across New York City. He has a strong owner-rep mindset and deep experience in regulated and affordable housing. Marques focuses on asset performance, capital execution, risk management, bridging operations, finance, and development. His background includes managing eight-figure operating budgets, driving procurement efficiencies at scale, and supporting ownership through complex capital programs.
Sonya Rocvil
Principal and Founder of Bedrock Real Estate Investors
Sonya Rocvil is the Principal and Founder of Bedrock Real Estate Investors, which specializes in the acquisition and asset management of multifamily apartments in the United States. Sonya began her career as an auditor and later transitioned to finance at a Fortune 500 Company. Sonya has been an Adjunct Instructor for the NYU School of Professional Studies. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University. She is also a graduate of Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program). In addition, Sonya is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®) and licensed real estate agent. She is a best-selling co-author of the book Push Beyond Your Limits and a frequent guest on podcasts and webinars.
Benefits of RAM Certification
- Comprehensive property management training
- Official RAM certificate
- Industry-wide recognition of professional competence
- Right to use the RAM designation and logo
- Inclusion in the online RAM Directory
- Continuing education opportunities
- Participation in RAM working groups
- Eligibility for RAM of the Year
Who Should Apply?
- Property managers and assistant managers
- Supervisors and portfolio managers
- Affordable housing professionals
- Condominium and cooperative managers
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Real estate agents and brokers
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Industry job seekers and career changers
Get Started with RAM Certification or Recertification
Advance your career in apartment, condominium, and cooperative housing management with the RAM Certification—the property management industry’s most respected credential.
Learn More About RAM Certification and Re-Certification. (No test required for recertification.)
Contact Information
Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc.
RAM Certification Program
306 West 37 Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10018
(212) 519-2500 x2555
ram@nhsnyc.org