Julie Smith is a Leadership Programs Manager at Leadership Austin. She oversees the Emerge Program, the Engage Breakfast Series and several of our Equip Client Services programs, including Conversation Corps. There are no problems we cannot solve together, and very few that we can solve…
By Elizabeth McGuire In the first of our multi-part series about Austin’s growing divide, panelists set the stage for our ongoing discussions about the economic, demographic and cultural challenges facing our city. Panelists included Ora Houston, Austin City Council Member, District 1; Ryan Robinson, City…
As we extend our special five-part Engage Breakfast series, The Growing Divide, we continue to discuss the elements that make Austin strong, yet trends that are creating divisions. There are layers and layers to this theme, so we are spending the next four months peeling…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s January 14 Engage Breakfast. The Growing Divide There’s no denying that our city is thriving. The rising numbers and beaming accolades regularly make headlines across the country. But as Austin keeps growing, it is unfortunately also growing increasingly…
On the morning of the November Essential Class day, I walked out the front door of my apartment to encounter a steady drizzle. “Ugh,” I thought, totally disgusted. You see, I’ve always had this problem with rain. I find it gross, an annoyance, an unwanted…
From left to right are Jennifer Cantu, Donna Emery, Elizabeth Hunt, Alan Graham (ML&F President), Nikki Salzillo and Rachelle Everett. Photography by Licarione Photography. Guest post from Nikki Graham Salzillo (Leadership Austin Affiliate, 2008). Nikki is the Austin market president of Bank of America. The nonprofit community in…
As we all know our leadership landscape is undergoing significant changes and Leadership Austin is more committed than ever to support our community and encourage civic engagement. Leadership Austin, in partnership with KLRU, KUT and The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, hosted a series…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s Spring 2015 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 community for dialogues…