This year’s Essential classes have challenged our pre-established beliefs and pushed us to the limits of our comfort. The Institutional Racism discussion, led by Cal Jackson of Courageous Conversation: Beyond Diversity™, was no exception. Upon completing Institutional Racism I am reminded of the experience documented…
The Leadership Austin Board of Directors is pleased to honor Gerry Tucker, Vice-Chancellor, Human Resources at Austin Community College and Rubén Cantú, Executive Director and Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, as our Outstanding Alumni at this year’s Community Engagement Reception held on April 12, 2022. Joining them…
In his essay , “The Purpose of Education,” Dr Martin Luther King, Jr stated, “At this point, I often wonder whether or not education is fulfilling its purpose.” As the granddaughter and daughter of educators devoted to critical thinking and hands-on science, I have found…
Is our education system serving its purpose? In the Essentials class on Education, we were asked to reflect on the “purpose of education”. Is the system positioned to equip students with tools and skills that align with the purpose? What lasting impacts do these tools…
Hyper Segregated Austin not a Vestige of a Bygone Era, but a Product of Intentional Design “Racism and inequity are products of design. They can be redesigned.” I first heard these words from Dr. Christine Ortiz, founder of Equity Meets Design, as she guided me…
Experience Austin is a fast-paced opportunity to explore the community issues and resources that are shaping Greater Austin. What does that mean? It means we are going to be sharing a lot of information—all to prepare you to better understand Greater Austin and how you…
The organization is seeking a Director of Learning & Engagement that will work to enhance our educational programs and help build community relationships through skills and value based education. This position will lead the Emerge and Experience Austin programs but will also engage across the…
We are excited to see you December 9, 2021 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for our annual Holiday Party! It has been 20 long months since we have gathered together and we can’t wait to connect, catch up and celebrate. In order to ensure that…