Ways to Engage
1) Election Pregame with LA & Friends – Oct. 16
Tired of politics? Stay in it! Mid-terms are around the corner. A pre-election conversation for people who care about their community, but don’t have hours to figure it all out. Oct. 16 at noon. Zoom. Register.
2) Host an LA Info Session
Bring us to your place of business to host an Info Session for folks who may want to apply to Emerge, Essential or learn more about Leadership Austin. Info sessions happen year-round. Email us to host, volunteer, or share your experience.
3) Bring Equip to Your Org
Equip helps your team thrive. Partner with Leadership Austin for professional development experiences that prepare your organization’s leaders to excel. Fill out the interest form.
4) Register for Open Courses.
Leadership Austin is now enrolling for 3 of our most popular leadership workshops. Register here.
5) Volunteer at Events or Class Days
Whether you’re greeting guests, supporting program activities, or helping behind the scenes, your time makes a real impact in building stronger community connections. Join us in shaping the Leadership Austin experience. Sign up in the Alumni Portal.
6) Audit a Class
Meet the current cohort and stay relevant on Central Texas issues. (September – April). Sign up in the Alumni Portal.
7) Alumni Happy Hours
Save the date and volunteer to host a night of connection, catch-ups and cocktails/mocktails across the region! October 28, 2026 and April 28, 2027!
8) Join Leadership Circle (Vision Council)
Your gift no matter the amount will make a significant difference in our collective work. Join the Leadership Circle starting at $15/month. Interested in learning more? Contact Simone at salexander@leadershipaustin.org.
9) Be an Alum who Saves a Seat!
Your gift powers courageous conversations, equips community leaders, and creates meaningful change across our region. Together, we can grow the next generation of leaders who will shape a more connected, thriving Austin. Join us today with a contribution.
10) Nominate an Alumni Ambassador
Ambassadors work across classes and generations to champion Leadership Austin, activate alumni, support key initiatives, and create meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back. Nominate yourself or someone else today!
11) Save the Date: Courageous Leaders Lunch on May 14, 2027
Check out this year’s Courageous Leaders Lunch event page. This event fills the Rising Leaders Fund. Will your company have a table?
12) Beyond the Cohort
Sponsor a digital hub by alumni, for alumni. Power our civic network beyond graduation. An alumni-led effort to imagine and build a Digital Alumni Hub where alumni can connect, collaborate, and lead together. Cohorts build strong bonds. The opportunity now is to extend those relationships across classes, generations, and areas of expertise, making it easier for alumni to find one another, share ideas, open doors, and lead together. Email us.
14) Bring a Newcomer IN
An invitation-only experience for leaders new to Central Texas, identified through Leadership Austin’s alumni network. Get INformed, Get INtroduced, and Get INvolved as you discover Austin, meet your people, and find meaningful ways to contribute. Because finding your people shouldn’t take years. Recommend yourself or a leader who has lived in Central Texas for three years or less.
15) C-Suite LeaderLab
Nominate an executive for LeaderLab, where modern leadership meets peer circle. Designed for the busy executive. Nominate a friend or share your interest.
