FELLOW CONVENING | ACTIVATING IN AUSTIN

This Fellow Convening will highlight the incredible efforts of Austin community-based organizations (CBOs) who are a part of the Austin Neighborhood Network and leaders in implementing their Quality-of-Life Plan, “Austin Forward. Together.” During this event, Fellows will have an opportunity to view the short documentary, “The Good News,” which highlights their Quality-of-Life planning and implementation process, learn about the United Way Neighborhood Network in Austin, tour the newly built Aspire Center, and learn about opportunities to activate your leadership with Austin-based CBOs.  Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. 

Hosts include:

  • Mariela Estrada, Associate Vice President of Community Engagement, United Way of Metro Chicago
  • Kimberlee Guenther Ph.D, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, United Way of Metro Chicago, (LGC Fellow Since 2024)
  • Sonia Mathew, Director of Community Impact Partnerships, Robert R. McCormick Foundation (LGC Fellow Since 2024)
  • Darnell Shields, Executive Director, Austin Coming Together

Sponsored by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and Leadership Greater Chicago.

To register, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is exclusively for Fellows and their invited guests. Fellows must activate their LGC Fellows Network account to RSVP. For activation support, email info@lgcchicago.org. For accommodations and dietary requests for this event, please email the event organizer directly.