ack in 1979, two-thirds of this region’s 1.8 million residents were not yet in Austin; the streets of downtown were mostly deserted at night and the Highland Lakes had twice as much water in storage as they have today. But don’t spend much time reminiscing…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s April 2 Engage breakfast on Texas House Bill 5 and education in Greater Austin. House Bill 5: New Plans for Texas Education House Bill 5 was signed into law in 2013, changing Texas’ education system in the areas…
Leadership Austin is hiring for a full-time Development Director to oversee all aspects of the organization’s development activities. Interested candidates should review the full job description on our careers page. We will be accepting resumes through 5:00 pm on Friday, March 28. – Please help…
We’re excited to announce the next installments of Leadership Austin’s Meet the Leader series, featuring three new executives in organizations impacting the direction of our region. This spring we welcome Tara Trower Doolittle (Austin American-Statesman), Phil Wilson (LCRA), and Mark Strama (Google Fiber) to our organization…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s March 5 Engage breakfast on mobility and transportation. Beyond the Road: Mapping mobility options for Greater Austin When it comes to growth, Austin continues to be in the fast lane; and when it comes to transportation everyone has a…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s Spring 2014 Experience Austin program. Experience Austin is a fast-paced, deep dive into the latest issues and key players in our vibrant and changing city. Great for newcomers and long-time Austinites alike, the program takes you throughout the…
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Leadership Austin. For 35 years, we have been developing and connecting community leaders in our effort to build a better region. Now, as the fourth CEO, I am anxious to build…
A message from 2013-14 Leadership Austin Board Chair Brian Dolezal (ESSENTIAL 2001). —– Dear Friends of Leadership Austin, It is my pleasure to share some exciting news today: The Leadership Austin Board of Directors welcomes Christopher Kennedy as Leadership Austin’s new Chief Executive Officer effective…