The pandemic continues to disrupt our school communities amplifying inequities in our education system – from digital divides, uneven distribution of resources, to the basic health and wellness needs of students, families and educators. Inevitably, this crisis has presented more challenges than answers. Still, the…
At the tail end of an election season marked by three pandemics – COVID-19, social justice, and political polarization – the outcomes of November 3rd will yield many questions across the aisle about the future of governance, institutions, and what’s next. Join us as our…
The rapidly-approaching election on November 3rd, will be unlike any other this country has witnessed. Some say we are in the middle of three pandemics – COVID-19, social justice and political polarization. This time has reshaped every element of the political cycle, from how campaigning…
Following the death of George Floyd in police custody on May 25th, a strong current of support for the Black Lives Matter movement swept across the nation. Thousands in Greater Austin and the world took to the streets and to social media to challenge white…
Leadership Austin programs are centered around the concept of intersectionality. The important issues that affect our region – access to healthcare, jobs, transportation, childcare, etc. – are all connected. Our goal is to get representatives across these sectors into the same room at the same…
How do we help those who are getting left behind? A look at post-secondary education as the key to success As our country wrestles through the multitude of things that divide us, it is important that we don’t lose sight of that fact that many…
Beginning this fall, we are launching an exciting new program called Engage On The Go with our presenting sponsor University Federal Credit Union. We already have 70 Leadership Austin Alumni and community members signed up to bring important conversations throughout the community. Do you have time…