While they gather today for the Emerge Opening Retreat, we’re excited to announce the members of the Leadership Austin Emerge Class 13. This is the thirteenth Emerge class since the program’s inception in 2007 and we wish to congratulate the 55 individuals selected this year. –…
Immigration, Boundaries and Borders “Immigration policy should be generous; it should be fair; it should be flexible. With such a policy we can turn to the world, and to our own past, with clean hands and a clear conscience.” ― John F. Kennedy, A Nation…
Homelessness in Austin By now, some of you may have come across news articles, radio broadcasts or city meetings on homelessness. Our homelessness issue is not just a shelter problem, a safety problem, a city official’s problem or even a health problem. Homelessness is a…
Join us as we return to the Austin Central Library and host ten breakfasts from September 2019 – June 2020. The Engage breakfast series provides well-rounded and thought-provoking conversations about complex issues impacting the health of our community. This season we will be discussing Homelessness,…
This year decide to do something for yourself personally and professionally. Our programs allow you to invest in your own growth while benefiting the community at the same time. Join us for an experience that will transform how you see yourself and the community around…
The Leadership Austin Board of Directors and staff are actively implementing their 2020 Strategic Plan and are looking to add additional resources with a background in curriculum building, design and implementation. The organization is seeking a Director of Learning & Engagement that will work to…
Regional Mayors Join us for our final breakfast this season when a few of our regional Mayors (Austin, Pflugerville and Round Rock) stop by to discuss regional leadership and common challenges in our communities. As we close out the year we want to remind you…
Mental Health Outcomes in Youth According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 (updated) Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24 LGBTQIA teens are six times more…