By Elizabeth McGuire Emily Ramshaw admits she is more comfortable on the other side of the interview. As a seasoned reporter and current editor of The Texas Tribune, she is typically the one asking questions. But she made an exception for Leadership Austin and gave…
By Elizabeth McGuire Two weeks into his new job as Chief of Staff for Mayor Steve Adler, John-Michael Cortez‘s office showed clear signs of a recent occupant. The walls and bookshelves were bare except for a few colorful drawings from his young daughter. Cortez explained…
After the recent November elections, state and local government saw the biggest turnover in more than a century. Texans elected new leaders in six prominent statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner) at least 25 new members in the Texas…
As we all know our leadership landscape is undergoing significant changes and Leadership Austin is more committed than ever to support our community and encourage civic engagement. Leadership Austin, in partnership with KLRU, KUT and The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, hosted a series…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s December 3 Engage Breakfast. Behind the Scenes at the Capitol: A Look at Texas’ Legislative Landscape from a Regional View Every two years, the Texas Legislature comes together to vote on statewide issues that have significant regional impact….
On the morning after our city’s monumental election, Leadership Austin gathered experts to survey the new landscape and hear their immediate reactions to the election results. Panelists included Deirdre Delisi, Partner, Delisi Communications; Mike Kanin, Publisher, Austin Monitor; and Randi Shade, civic leader and former…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s November 5 Engage Breakfast. Election Reflection: The Day after the General Election When your alarm clock goes off on the morning of November 5, we will have the results of the general election. The day after will bring…
The 2014-2015 Engage breakfast series opened with the theme of Carpe Diem, and addressed the significantly changing leadership landscape of Austin. Panelists included Dr. Regina Lawrence, Director of The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life; Geronimo Rodriguez, Chair of Leadership Austin; and Mark Strama, Head…