Every year, RESACON® brings together hundreds of home staging professionals from across North America for a few unforgettable days of education, networking, inspiration, and connection.
What many attendees do not always see is the incredible group of volunteers working behind the scenes to help create that experience.
If you are attending RESACON® 2026 and looking for a meaningful way to get more involved, meet more people, and feel even more connected to the community, volunteering may be one of the best decisions you make during the event.
Meet the RESACON® 2026 Volunteer Leadership Team
This year myself (Yolanda Tillman, AKA “Yo”) and the RESACON® Volunteer Chair, Michelle Shreve-Stroud, are leading the volunteer experience and support the many moving parts that help make RESACON® successful year after year.
Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming, organized, and memorable experience for attendees, sponsors, speakers, and industry guests.
From helping with registration to greeting attendees, answering questions, assisting with room flow, and supporting event logistics, volunteers help keep the event running smoothly while becoming an important part of the RESACON® experience itself.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at RESACON® is about more than helping out.
It is one of the easiest ways to meet people quickly, especially if this is your first RESACON® or if you are attending on your own.
Many long-term friendships and professional connections within RESA® started because someone decided to volunteer.
You become part of a team. You naturally interact with more attendees. You get to know leaders and members from different chapters. And you become more connected to the staging community in a very real way.
For many members, volunteering becomes part of the RESACON® tradition.
What Volunteer Roles Might Include?
Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Assisting with attendee registration
- Greeting attendees and helping create a welcoming environment
- Badge checking
- Helping attendees navigate the event spaces
- Supporting breakout sessions and event logistics
- Sharing general event information
Whether you are outgoing and energetic or organized and detail-oriented, there is likely a volunteer role that fits your strengths.
A Community Built by Members
RESA® is a nonprofit trade association built by the industry, for the industry.
Throughout the year, hundreds of RESA® members volunteer their time locally and nationally to support chapters, education, leadership initiatives, and industry growth.
RESACON® is no different.
The event would not be possible without members willing to step in, contribute, and help create an experience that benefits the entire staging community.
Important Information Before You Apply
Volunteers must already be registered attendees of RESACON® 2026.
Volunteering does not include complimentary conference admission, hotel accommodations, or travel expenses.
Volunteer opportunities are designed for attendees who want to contribute to the event experience while participating in RESACON®.
Join Us at RESACON® 2026
If you are looking for a way to become more involved, meet more people, and give back to the home staging community while attending RESACON®, we encourage you to apply to volunteer.
You may arrive at RESACON® knowing only a few people and leave feeling deeply connected to the industry and community around you.
We cannot wait to see you in Las Vegas.
Apply now to volunteer for RESACON® 2026.
Apply Here
Yolanda has awarded millions of contracts on behalf of the agencies and served as a Small Business Liaison during her tenure under the Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Small Business Office. She also served as DEA’s Transit Subsidy Coordinator for over 800 employees in the distribution of transit benefits. In addition, she served as Contracting Technical Representative for the Department of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) overseeing the contracting staff that supported all federal airport complaints. Yolanda started Tiera Interiors, LLC which is her own Interior Decorating business over 40 years ago serving the Washington, D.C. metro area and then in 2014, she obtained her real estate staging certification with Certified Staging Professional (CSP®) to becoming a certified Real Estate Expert Stager and has successfully staged over $117 million dollar properties.
Yolanda was appointed to the RESA® National Board of Directors in January 2023 and served a 3-year term. Currently, she is serving another 3-year term until 2028 in this role. Yolanda also holds the position of RESA First Ambassador since 2021. She is a part of the RESA Carolinas Chapter. She also is an approved CSP Mentor and brings a wealth of experience to new CSP stagers, and to the RESA® Membership. Yolanda is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. which has a membership of over 350,000 initiated members with strong focus on Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service. She is an active member with her Washington DC Alumnae Chapter located in Washington, D.C.
In her spare time, she is active with her church and sings in the choir. She loves cooking, spending time with family and friends, and her frequent visits to her second home in Aruba.
- Volunteer at RESACON® 2026 and Be Part of What Makes the Event Special - May 6, 2026
- Get Involved, Stay Inspired: A RESA® Leadership Journey with Yolanda Tillman - November 19, 2024
- Striving For More in 2024: A Message from RESA® National Chairperson - January 17, 2024
