Alumni Learning Opportunities
“What’s next?” is often the sentiment after graduating from Leadership Austin. We heard you saying “We want more!” and we’re thrilled to announce that more is here! Leadership Austin and Wake Up are...
View ArticleRich DePalma: No Time to Waste
By: Elizabeth McGuire Rich DePalma has a newsflash for you: life is too short. Too short to chase a law degree when you know it’s not the field for you, too short to live in a town that doesn’t feed...
View ArticleAlumni Outreach: Community First!
Our first community outreach will include a tour and then joining the neighbors for The Peanuts Movie at their awesome outdoor movie theater. Community First! is a development of Mobile Loaves and...
View ArticleLeadership Austin Night at the Trail of Lights
The Leadership Austin Alumni Committee is excited to announce our first family friend event – Leadership Austin Night at the Trail of Lights on Monday, December 12. Use the code ATXLEADER when you...
View ArticleOn the Move- November
We’re proud to see Leadership Austin Alumni in new roles in the community and maintaining relationships. Congratulations to Priscilla Guajardo Cortez (Emerge 2007, Essential 2009, and Current...
View ArticleFocusing on Community Trusteeship: Message from Board Chair
Looking for a New Year’s resolution? As Leadership Austin Alumni and friends, I would ask you to consider a renewed focus on one of Leadership Austin’s core values — Community Trusteeship. There is so...
View ArticleCongratulations to Austin Under 40 Finalists
When our office received the list of Austin Under Forty finalists, we were so proud to see so many Leadership Austin alumni! We are so happy to see that you are in the community, making an impact and...
View ArticleBest Party Ever Honoree Announcement
Three noteworthy Austinites will be honored for their contributions to the Austin community in an upcoming celebration hosted by Leadership Austin. Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiz, Ron...
View ArticleMeet the Leader: Commissioner Jeff Travillion
We hope you will join us for our next Meet the Leader session on April 26 with Jeff Travillion, Travis County Commissioner, Precinct One. The Meet the Leader series provides an intimate gathering to...
View ArticleAlumni on the move: March
We’re proud to see Leadership Austin Alumni in new roles in the community and maintaining relationships. This month we have some recent publications from our alumni – a great variety of topics! Shoot...
View ArticleHow to Save a Life- Ascendant Award Honoree Lydia Clay
By: Elizabeth McGuire There are many reasons a rising star professional might join a leadership development program: to build skills, expand her network, connect with the community. Saving a life is...
View ArticleCookie Ruiz To Be Presented Polly Scallorn Community Trustee Award
By: Elizabeth McGuire Cookie Ruiz grew up a child of the world. The daughter of a U-2 pilot who flew high-altitude reconnaissance, she lived in remote locations all over the globe. That childhood gave...
View ArticleMeet the Leader: Andy Sernovitz
We hope you will join us for our next Meet the Leader session with Andy Sernovitz CEO, GasPedal and SocialMedia.org and author of Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking. The...
View ArticleRon Kessler to be honored with Exceptional Award for Honorary Alumnus
By Elizabeth McGuire Of the many attributes listed on Ron Kessler’s bio, a very important one is missing: he writes bad poetry really well. Kessler takes great pride in this skill, although many of his...
View ArticleMeet the Leader: Aj Jemison Coffee
Mark your calendar today and make plans to join us for our 2017-2018 Meet the Leader, season opener! We are pleased to announce, Aj Jemison Coffee, General Manager, Endeavor will kick off this year’s...
View ArticleMeet the Leader: Mike Geeslin
Join us for our next Meet the Leader! We are pleased to announce, Mike Geeslin, President & CEO, Central Health as the next presenter in our Meet the Leader series. Motivated by his commitment to...
View ArticleMeet Toya Cirica Bell, Board Chair
Toya Cirica Bell is a career attorney with a legacy of professional and community engagement. She is this year’s Leadership Austin board chair. Toya was born in Japan and grew up in San Antonio,...
View ArticleRing in the Holidays with Leadership Austin
Alumni Holiday Party Thursday, December 14 6-9 p.m. Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry 220 W. 35th St. 78703 Click here to RSVP Today Ring in the Holidays with Leadership Austin. You are...
View ArticleRSVP Today- Holiday Party Thursday Dec. 14
Alumni Holiday Party Thursday, December 14 6-9 p.m. Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry 220 W. 35th St. 78703 Click here to RSVP Today Ring in the Holidays with Leadership Austin. You are...
View ArticleMeet the Leader: Tim League
Join us for our next Meet the Leader! We are pleased to announce, Tim League, Founder/CEO, Alamo Drafthouse as the next presenter in our Meet the Leader series. The Leadership Austin Alumni Committee...
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