It’s a can’t miss if you are truly serious about civic leadership and being a connected community partner.
2007 Leadership Austin Essential Class Alumni
I always thought you needed a long track record professionally to make a difference. I now know all of us have much to offer.
2007 Leadership Austin Essential Class Alumni
I’m excited and engaged and ready to have a say about issues in my community.
2007 Leadership Austin Essential Class Alumni
Leadership Austin provides a unique and important role in educating and connecting the community.
Mark Williams, President, AISD Board of Trustees
Thanks to the Essential Class, I’m able to leverage resources to keep students learning at their highest potential.
Suki Steinhauser, Executive Director, Communities In Schools
Leadership Austin motivated me to put my skills to work in community service.
Gena VanOsselaer, Executive Director, Austin Children's Shelter
Leadership Austin should be required for every Central Texas citizen!
Julie Shannan, Deputy Director, Girlstart
Inspired by the 1950s Edward R. Murrow radio program and the current NPR media project of the same name, members of Leadership Austin's Essential Class of 2008 were invited to share a brief statement about their beliefs. The goal was to share a positive and personal story about the prinicples that guide their life and the values that influence their actions.
Below are a few of the many we received.