Guest post from ESSENTIAL Class of 2013 participant Kathy Green. Here Kathy reflects on the presentation on Austin’s demographics by City Demographer Ryan Robinson, and the Economic Forecast for Central Texas provided by Jon Roberts of TIP Strategies, at the October 17 ESSENTIAL Class Day.—– On…
Here’s Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Partner and former Leadership Austin Board Chair Steve Benesh (ESSENTIAL 2004) recounting his experience at Education Day during his ESSENTIAL class year: Alums and program participants… tell us about your Leadership Austin experiences! What memorable or inspirational moments stand out…
Guest post by ESSENTIAL Class of 2006 alum Elaine Acker.—– I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth. -Molly Ivins This political season would have been much more entertaining and thought-provoking if Ms. Molly Ivins were still…
Guest blog post by Essential 2012 Class member Meredith Powell, following her participation in the February Essential Class session that focused on Arts and Creativity. —- Essential Arts and Creative Day Panel Speakers According to a recent GOOD web site report, in a survey conducted…
Guest Post by Michele Walker-Moak —- February Essential Class at National Instruments In February, the Leadership Austin Class of 2012 was treated to a day-long overview of our regional education issues. I know, I know. “A day you say? This could take years.” But, the…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2012 participant Amber Vasquez Bode. The January 2012 class day theme was “Transportation, Land Use, and Housing.” —– Austin City Council Member Chris Riley Our housing and transportation day started off with a bang via Chris Riley. I came into…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2012 participant Ruth Gardner-Loew. The December 2011 class day theme was “Diversity and Inclusion.”—– December 14 was the third time since September that the Leadership Austin Essential Class of 2012 met for our monthly, all-day class. Each session had been…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2012 participant Monica M. Williams. The October 2011 class day theme was “Demographics and Growth: Creating a Baseline.”—– Our first Essential Class day hit me in the middle of the busiest week of the year for the Austin Community…