Guest post from Emerge Class of 2015 graduate Jarred Gammon. Jarred is an Account Manager at Influence Opinions. This video on Diversity and Inclusion was prepared by a team who examined aspects of this issue in our community. Please take a minute to watch. In the 2015 Leadership…
By Elizabeth McGuire You name it, Joene Grissom has done it. Over the course of her 40-plus-year career, Joene has worked as an educator, marketer, entrepreneur, political campaigner and community organizer. She has served too many non-profit boards to name, focusing her efforts on education,…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2016 participant Kevin Foster, reflecting on the January class day on the Diversity and Inclusion. Kevin is an Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas. Among the first things I noticed chatting…
Density, short term rentals and affordability are just a few of the issues bubbling up as neighborhoods work to balance the personality of their communities with the changes that come from rapid growth. At our March Engage breakfast, we are bringing together thought leaders to…
Guest post from Emerge Class of 2015 graduate Erin Smith. Erin works for the Texas Legislative Council. “[Transportation] is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don’t see it. When it goes wrong, it negatively colors our day ….
Guest post from Emerge Class of 2015 graduate Julie Remde. Julie is a Producer at Palate Films. As a proud member of the Emerge Class of 2015, I’m excited to be sharing the announcement of this blog series with you. When we began our Leadership Austin journey together…
In Austin and across America, the question of what role faith and religion play in community discussions is quickly becoming a dividing line. The Washington Post reports that 49 percent of Americans say churches and other houses of worship “should express their views on day-to-day…
