Welcome to Austin Woman’s Change Makers List, comprised of women who are making significant and intentional strides to uplift Austin’s community. This list represents phenomenal names in art, C-Suite, entrepreneurship, food, wellness, style, technology and more. This list is by no means exhaustive. We at Austin Woman have found that the unfortunate norm on lists like this shows a significant lack of women and people of color. While we can’t list each and every phenomenal woman in Austin, we sincerely hope this breaks through the other lists to reflect the Change Maker we and our community come across in the area. This list that showcases the array of women in Austin and the surrounding areas from all walks of life with varied professional backgrounds, passions, visions and experiences; leavin each one with one thing in common: Change Makers leaving a positive impact in our great city, even if they are rarely recognized for doing so. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening all around you. We hope that this list brings you hope – and builds confidence in the generation of women change makers to come. Christine Albert Kirtana Banskota Bode Brooke Robinson Cat Carter Gina Chavez Chris Cowden Mela Dailey Mama Duke Natalie Earhart Cassidy Edison Fely Garcia Amanda Johnston Tameca Jones Lurleen Ladd Beili Liu Raasin Mcintosh Monica Maldonado Dawn Okoro Eva Schöne Arnold Jackie Venson Amanda Eyre WardArtistic Curator
Creators sparking change and inspiring beauty in Austin’s artistic landscape.
Founder & CEO
Swan Songs
Singer and songwriter whose personal experience shaped Swan Songs
Producer, Director & CEO
Banskota Productions | Saffron Skies Studios
Award-winning filmmaker amplifying diverse voices through impactful storytelling
Fine Artist & Designer
Bode Robinson Art & Design
Fine artist and designer; clients include Odell Beckham Jr. & F1
Founder & CEO
SuperWoman Records
Trailblazing CEO securing major grants to empower creative innovation
Recording Artist & Performer
Gina Chavez
Latin Grammy nominee, international touring artist, philanthropist, Recording Academy President
Executive Director
Women & Their Work
Executive Director of the nationally recognized organization, Women & Their Work
CEO
American Artists Project
Grammy winning vocalist, nonprofit CEO, executive producer, community leader, philanthropist
Recording Artist & Songwriter
Triple Whammy Records
Award-winning musician & Recording Academy member reshaping Texas music culture
Co-Founder
Almost Real Things
Founder of Almost Real Things and Touch the Art Foundation
Poet, Model & Actor
Somethin’ Else
Multidisciplinary artist performing spoken word poetry, nationally; modeling, internationally, acting
VP of Community Engagement
Austin PBS
Ensuring Austin PBS plays a pivotal role in enhancing lives
Founder & Executive Director
Torch Literary Arts
Award-winning arts executive and 2024 Texas Poet Laureate
Artist
Tameca Jones
Empress of Austin Soul
Founder
Wavemakers – Women In Music 40+
Elevating women’s voices on stage, in studio and the boardroom
Artist
Beili Liu Studio
Award-winning visual artist
Founder & CEO
Raasin In The Sun
Award-winning artist, and community leader, empowering Austin through creative placemaking
Founder
MAS Cultura
Cultural Advocate preserving Latino heritage and empowering communities
Artist
Okoro Studio
Vibrant artist amplifying Black identity through bold expression
Founder & CEO
Trophyology
Architect turned entrepreneur creating elegant, modern, meaningful awards
Musician & Band Leader
Jackie Venson
Independent musician born and raised in Austin
Novelist | Writer
Amanda Ward
Acclaimed author empowering women through transformative storytelling
Change Advocate
Philanthropists, activists and volunteers fostering equity in and around Austin.
Lisa Barden
Executive Director
Keep Austin Fed
Champion for food justice in Austin and surrounding areas
Leslie Beasley
CEO
Miracle Foundation
CEO of Miracle Foundation, helping children thrive in loving families
Chiara L. Beaumont
Karankawa Hawk Clan Resistance Artist & Educator
Karankawa Tribe of Texas
Indigenous resistance educator, artist and language keeper
Heather Bellino
CEO
Texas Advocacy Project, Inc. (TAP)
Social justice advocate, championing life-changing legal services for abuse victims
Phyllis Everette
Founder & CEO
Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation
Visionary leader empowering others through trust-based coaching and motivational speaking
Tracy Frank
Founder & Director
Society for Animal Rescue & Adoption
Running one of the largest sanctuaries for various animals
Vanessa Fuentes
Council member
Austin council, district 2
AustinTexas.gov
Policymaker focused on making Austin a better community for all
Andrea Guengerich Harper
Chief Program Strategy Officer
Breakthrough Central Texas
Championing postsecondary student success; transforming education outcomes for underrepresented students
Denise Hernández
Honorable Judge of County Court at Law #6
Travis County
Community-centered judicial leader focused on innovative approaches to justice
Deborah C. Ingersoll
Owner & President
Legislative Solutions
Mom, abuela, entrepreneur, lobbyist extraordinaire & political event email connoisseur
Mia Johns
Executive Director
Dress for Success Austin
Community collaborator and executive director known for building lasting connections
Gabriela Kane Guardia
Executive Director
Latinitas
Nonprofit advocate for arts, education and Latina prosperity
Carmen D. Llanes
Executive Director
Go Austin/Vamos Austin
Local community organizer, nonprofit leader and former Austin mayoral candidate
Caeley Looney
Founder & CEO
Reinvented Inc.
Aerospace Engineer turned Reinvented CEO and award-winning STEM education advocate
Terry P. Mitchell
COO | Co-Owner
E&Co Tech | Austin Woman
Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, trailblazer and advocate for social justice
Johanna Moya Fábregas, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Con Mi MADRE
Recognized community leader, education champion and experienced bilingual public speaker
Christine Nishimura
Executive Director
Teach For America Greater Austin
Visionary leader catalyzing educational equity for Greater Austin students
Leesa Ross
founder & director
Lock Arms for Life
Founder of nonprofit dedicated to promoting gun safety through education
Dolores K. Schroeder,
MSW, JD
CEO
RAICES
Leader of the boundary-breaking immigrant rights agency, RAICES
Lily Trieu
Executive Director
Asian Texans for Justice
Civic engagement and advocacy nonprofit executive
Alicia Weigel
Founder
Intrepida Strategy
Star of Every Body, author of Inverse Cowgirl, and health care consultant
Corporate Power Player
Business women elevating in their industry and bringing others with them.
Dru Amrstrong
CEO
AffiniPay
Customer-focused CEO, with extensive experience in running high-growth software organizations
Amber Bradbury
Global Site Strategy & Operations
Google
Visionary leader and architect of
equitable change
Terri Broussard Williams
Head of State & Local Government Relations | Storyteller
Edward Jones | Movement Maker Collective
Sparking movements, inspiring purpose and empowering lasting, joyful change
Heather Brunner
CEO
WP Engine
CEO of unicorn technology company that’s tripled in size since 2018
Julia Cheek
Founder & CEO
Everly Health
Founder and CEO of digital health company, Everly Health
Evonne Delaney
Chief Human Resource Officer
Yeti
HR professional focusing on empowering talent engines in dynamic organizations
Amy Duvanich
Fractional General Counsel & Extension to In-House Legal Teams
Scale LLP
Former in-house attorneys offering nationwide services with optimized firm structure
Tamara Fields
U.S. Public Service Industry Lead
Accenture
Helping better serve clients with creative, strategic and transformative solutions
Yvette Flores
Co-Founder
Realty Austin
Culture Queen and philanthropic inspirer for affordable housing in Austin
Cathy Harm
VP of Central Texas
H-E-B
Inspires, empowers and develops women leaders to significant leadership roles
Margaret Jabour
Co-Owner & Executive Vice President
Twin Liquors
Passionate about mental health, community & building a multi-generational family company
Thai Lee
CEO & President
SHI International
Ranked 4th on Forbes‘ list of the Richest Self-Made Women
Gretel Perera
Director of PR | Co-Owner
Expedia Group | Austin Woman
Advocate for Latinas in the community, founder of L500
Alison Roscoe
Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships
Austin FC
Highly experienced leader with an exceptional record of commitment in sports
Marisela Rylander
VP, Global People
The Knot Worldwide
Focused on bringing the best to an organization & its people
Dionn Schafner
Chief Diversity Officer
Bonterra
Implementing and providing opportunities for those who’ve systemically lacked access
Rosandra Silveira
SVP & General Manager, Global Retail Sales and Dell Outlet
Dell Technologies
L500 board director, “Most Powerful Latina Class of 2023,” diversity advocate
Lisa Su
CEO
AMD
Loves semiconductors, solving problems, challenges and pushing innovation
Perri Travillion
Austin Community Investments Associate Director
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Dedicated community collaborator and proud member of the Spurs family
Geraldine Tunnell
Chief Marketing Officer
Dell Technologies
Overseeing global marketing strategy and operations
Jennifer Warren
Global Vice President, Brand Marketing & Creative
Indeed
Three-time CMO transforming global brands through purpose-driven marketing leadership
Entrepreneurial Architect
Women epitomizing why Austin is a top city for startups.
Amy Arnold & Jessica Walker
Co-Founders
Card My Yard
Offering customizable yard signs for celebrations
Kim Barnes
Co-Founder
Parenting Aging Parents
Supporting adult children caregivers through content, connection, community and resources
Ashley Cameron
Founder & CEO
Love&Cookies
Visionary and leader for award-winning gourmet frozen cookie dough
Reza Cristián
Founder | Co-Founder
Joon Community | Slow Fashion Festival
Creates community-engaged & environment justice-friendly events and initiatives; sustainable bus tours
Ally Davidson
CEO
CG
Wife & mom, American Gladiator Grand Champion, collegiate basketball player
Alison Ellsworth
Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer
Poppi
Brand, creative and vision leader at Poppi; social strategist
Katie Fang
Founder & CEO
SchooLinks
Passionate change maker in education
Melinda Garvey
Founder
Austin Woman | InHer Circle Peer Advisory
Advising and coaching for women to scale their businesses
Veronica Garza
Co-Founder, President & Chief Innovation Officer
Siete Foods
Co-Founder, President and Chief Innovation Officer of Siete Foods
Beth Heyer
Founder & CEO
Babysitting Connection | Petsitting Connection
Entrepreneur, leader, empowering families with trusted babysitting and pet care
Carla McDonald
Founder & Managing Director | Chair
Dynabrand Ventures | Mayor’s Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs
Investor and advocate for women entrepreneurs
Joy F. Miller
Program Manager – Small Business Division
City of Austin Economic Development Department
Advocate for Austin area small business owners
Susan Ramirez
Founder & CEO
Austin Angels
Nonprofit CEO reimagining foster care, empowering children, families and communities
Conni Reed
Founder
Consuela
Multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur, community builder, founder and CEO of Consuela
Rachel Roy
Founder & Owner
Ancient India Skincare
Renowned designer & founder of Ancient India, an Ayurvedic skincare brand
Ana Ruelas
Managing Partner | Co-Owner
The Agency Austin | Austin Woman
Entrepreneur, innovator; Austin Woman Owner & The Agency Austin Managing Partner
Jan Ryan
CEO & Entrepreneur | Faculty
3Hills Group | University of Texas
3x entrepreneur, strategic advisor, trailblazer for equipping women founders
Michelle Savage
Founder
Sulit Press
Helping women amplify their voices through impactful, professional publishing
Leslie Stiba
Co-Founder & CEO
Austlen Baby Co.
Co-Founder & CEO of the Austlen Baby Co., philanthropist
Mikaila Ulmer
Founder & CEO
Me & the Bees Lemonade
Founder & CEO, author of Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid
Cherie Werner
CEO – Chief Empowerment Officer
FIESTA Community
Community builder empowering founders & super-connector, fostering win/wins and collaboration
Fearless Game-Changer
Women shattering norms and inspiring others with an unmatched resilience.
Camila Alves McConaughey
Co-Founder
Pantalones
The woman behind premium organic tequila
Tamara Atkinson
CEO
Workforce Solutions
Connecting local people to local jobs and empowering my community
Pamela Benson Owens
CEO
Six Square
Insightful & energizing speaker on leadership, embracing change and all things inspirational
Miles Bloxson
On-Air Radio Personality, Podcaster & Executive Producer
Miles To Mogul, LLC
Award-winning KUTX radio host, executive producer, podcaster and podcast consultant
Tamisha Brewer
Founder & CEO
Black Girl Think Tank
Innovative CEO, champions accessible resources for Black women founders
Tina Cannon
CEO & President
Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Two-time ABJ Power Player; C-suite experience from startups to Chamber
Jaleh Daie
Partner | Chair
Aurora Equity | AgFood Tech, Band of angels
LinkedIn.com/In/JalehDaie
Women in tech hall of famer, venture investor, AgFood leader
Elizabeth Davis
CEO
Authentic Impact/EOS
Certified EOS Implementer & WPO Chapter Chair
Ann Deal
Founder & CEO
Fashion Forms
Leader in women’s intimate apparel, holding 14 patents & 18 trademarks
Lisa Eggerton
board member & retired software executive
Advocate for women & making higher education accessible, retired software executive
Kristin Finan
Executive Director
Carrying Hope
Executive Director of Carrying Hope and advocate for foster youth
Lindsey LeRoy
PR Consultant | Co-Owner
All Collective | LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
Strategic PR consultant passionate about community engagement and connecting people
Kim Hanks
Co-Owner & CEO
Whim Hospitality
Hospitality icon, pioneer of transformative experiences driving economic growth
Bessy Martinez
Founder & CEO
The Latina Foundation
Empowering Latinas as a founder, speaker and community builder
Monica Muñoz Andry
CEO & President
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Latina leadership champion driving growth, amplifying voices and creating impact
Janna Paulson
President
Peel Paulson Design Studio LLC
A multi-disciplinary entrepeneur design business owner
Venus Piñeyro
CEO
The Inclusion Plus Institute
A safe space champion
Laura Ramos James
Founder & Owner
Ramos James Law PLLC
Founder & Owner of award-winning injury law firm in Austin
Anissa Rodriguez Dickerman, Ph.D
CEO
Pecan Street Inc.
Data-driven leader advancing clean energy innovation and sustainability
Kendra Scott
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Kendra Scott
Leads her billion-dollar company with family, fashion & philanthropy values
Salwa Yordi
Founder
FarandulaTexas
Influencer, Telemundo Austin reporter, content creation in Spanish, marketing, consulting
Flavor Visionary
Connoisseurs of all things delectable in the food and beverage industry.
Shalou Barth
Co-Founder & CEO
GhostLine Kitchens
Trailblazing entrepreneur transforming food businesses through innovative shared kitchens
Minal Bhakta
Founder
Pirq
Beverage entrepreneur driving wellness innovation with delicious, plant-based nutrition
Gabriela Bucio
Owner
Gabriela’s Group
Visionary entrepreneur shaping nightlife and creating a vibrant dining experiences
Alison Clem
Owner & Operator
la Barbecue
Woman pitmaster and Michelin Star award winner
Iliana De la Vega
Chef
El Naranjo
Award-winning Mexican-born chef and owner of El Naranjo
Nancy Fraley
Master Blender
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Nancy ‘The Nose’ is the world’s most awarded spirits blender
Rose Ann Garza
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe
Transformative HR leader driving inclusivity, empowerment and operational success
Sara Gibson &
Kimberly Helms
Co-Founders
Sightseer Coffee Roasters
Delicious and impactful coffee, sourcing all beans from women producers
Kristen Kish
Chef, TV Host & Author
Arlo Grey
Emmy-nominated TV host, author, chef
Liz Lambert
Partner
MML Hospitality
Focusing on creative direction, hotel projects and company culture
Erin Link
Co-Founder & Owner
Yellowbird Foods
Spicing up dishes with flavorful, farm-fresh ingredients hot sauce
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel
Chef & Co-Owner
Birdie’s
James Beard nominated chef and co-owner of Birdie’s
Farrah Moussalati
Co-Founder & President
Afia foods
Visionary brand founder bringing Mediterranean food to U.S. shoppers
Jess Pryles
Founder
Hardcore Carnivore
Meat expert, TV host, and creator of Hardcore Carnivore seasonings
Palak Sadarangani
Founder
The Cultured Carrot
Founder of the Cultured Carrot, Austin-based fermented dressing company
Sarai Salazar
Founder, Chef & Administrator
Austhentico
Driven entrepreneur, chef, visionary leader, dedicated volunteer, enthusiastic problem-solver
Denise Silverman
Executive Director
The Wine & Food Foundation
Nonprofit director cultivating a community that celebrates wine and food
Sandra Spalding
Director of Marketing
Twin Liquors
Oversees marketing and community outreach for Twin Liquors
Bay Stewart
Founder
ATX Supper Club
Building community through unforgettable dining experiences
Amanda Turner
Chef de Cuisine
Olamaie
Award-winning chef, leading equity and accessibility in the culinary space
Rikki Wang
Owner
Space Cowyboy
Owner of Space Cowboy, modern kitchen blending technology and dining
Money Maverick
Women in finance empowering others to take charge of their financial success.
Sara T. Brand & Kerry Rupp
General Partners
True Wealth Ventures
Investing in women-led startups improving environmental or human health
Lawton Cummings
General Partner
Capital Factory
Focusing on investments in technology startups, entrepreneur and investor
Claire England
Investment Partner
GPG Ventures
Seasoned venture capital investor and executive, Kauffman Fellow, native Austinite
Pam Friedman
Managing Director, Principal
ROBERTSON STEPHENS®
Investment and financial planner focused on life transitions and divorce
Raquel Garcia
Director or marketing
UFCU
Marketing executive, brand ambassador and community builder
Luisa Gavino-Martinez
Commercial Banking Market Leader
PNC
Commercial banking executive, Stanford graduate, Latina, mother, wife & community leader
Claire Harrison
Market President
Texas Capital Bank
Strategic advisor developing new client opportunities and Texas Capital Bank’s growth
Tamar Hermes
Real Estate Investor/Coach
Wealth Building Concierge
Supporting women to grow wealth, best-seller The Millionairess Mentality author
Lisa Ivie Miller
Principal & Financial Advisor
CAPTRUST
Community advocate, principal financial advisor, fierce wife, mother and friend
Melanie Johnson
Investment Advisor
Divorce Financial Solutions | Beck Capital Management
Empowering women through divorce planning, financial solutions and investment advice
Katie Kim
CEO | Real Estate Developer & Broker
The Kim Group | The Kim Group ATX
Visionary real estate developer empowering communities, creating wealth, inspiring change
Lana Macrum
Managing Director | Co-Owner
J.P. Morgan | Austin Woman
Specializing in wealth management and financial services
Yvonne McGill
CFO & Executive VP
Dell
Enabling women to grow and thrive with Dell’s Women in Action
Carla Molina
SVP, Communications Executive
Bank of America
Leads U.S. external communications and Austin community engagement
Stephanie (Siller) Pena
Controller
GTS Technology Solutions
Over 24 years of industry experience functioning as a finance leader
Malini Rajput
Market President
Capital One
Leading commercial banking strategy and community engagement
Anita C. Roberts
Founder
Silicon Hills Capital
Angel investor, retired army officer, media maven and international speaker
Angela Shaw
SVP of Talent
Amplify Credit Union
An award-winning executive leader committed to making a positive impact
Stephanie Verdugo
Market President
First United Bank
Well versed in commercial banking, analysis, leadership & revenue generating activities
Susan Wittliff
Partner & Managing Director
Pathstone
Investing in improving the lives of people in the community
Michelle Yeh Gillis
Managing Director & Market Executive
J.P. Morgan
Leads the Technology & Disruptive Commerce team for Texas in the commercial bank
Strategic Supporter
Women providing professional services through consulting, law, PR, marketing and more.
Hillary Applegate
Founder & CEO
Digital HQ
Digital leader bringing breakthrough marketing strategies to brands and agencies
Courtney Bianchi
Owner
Courtney’s LinkedIn
CB Communications & Events
Austinite creating memorable events, blending PR expertise with local-focused charm
Larissa Davila
Executive Director
Economic Growth Business Incubator
Executive Director for nonprofit business accelerator, small business strategist & coach
Elle De Freitas Taylor
Founder
Wonderkind
Founder of 50-person social media studio, serving 300+ brands globally
Cristina García Chappell
La Mera Mera Abogada (TM)
Pastrana & García Injury Law
Distinguished attorney, dedicated to empowering Hispanic communities through legal advocacy
Elaine Garza
CEO
Giant Noise
Founder and CEO of Giant Noise
Micki Gram & Shannan Hale
Co-Founders
You Are Magic Media – The YAMM Agency
Transforming brands through strategy, storytelling and unforgettable experiences
Joyce James
CEO & President
Joyce James Consulting
Nationally recognized expert on racial equity and systems transformation
TiWanna Kenney, TK
Principal Auctioneer & Founder
Astounding Auctions
Veteran turned auctioneer, inspiring donors and motivating change through grief
Michelle Lapides & Katherine Lees
Co-Founders
dozanü innovations
Co-founders shaping the future of accessibility, technology and marketing
Revlynn Lawson
Principal
Revlynn Lawson Consulting Group LLC
Government relations & legislative affairs – local, state & federal – problem solver & connector
Angel Leverett
VP of Marketing & Communications | President-Elect
Austin Habitat for Humanity | Woman Communicators of Austin
Angels’ LinkedIn
Award-winning marketing executive, community builder, mentorship advocate and mom
Cindy Y. Lo
CEO | Chief Event Strategist
RED VELVET | Strong Events
International award-winning event professional; CEO; serial entrepreneur; helping others connect
Kassi Longoria
Owner & CEO
MAYA Consulting
Systems innovator, building pathways to equity and social impact
Kristin Marcum
CEO
ECPR Texas
Texas leader driving impactful PR strategies with integrity and excellence
Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz
Co-founder & CEO
Refuerzo Collaborative
Award-winning PR professional nurturing the stories that reinforce community
Monique Parker
Founder & Executive Director
Little Bit of Good
Innovator, strategist. social activist, professional & hype woman
Natalie Poindexter
Founder & Principal
NPI Consulting House
Non-dilutive funding expert with $7M+ awarded within first 3 years
Shuronda Robinson
CEO & President | Co-Owner
Adisa Communications | Austin Woman
Award-winning public involvement and communications expert
Lezlie Tram Le
Founder, Commercial Broker
& Developer
LT Commercial Group
Entrepreneur turned CEO supporting business owners in commercial real estate
Heather Wagner Reed
Founder & CEO
Juice Consulting
Award-winning PR and marketing innovator, leader and passionate community advocate
Talent Transformer
Educators dedicated to giving others the tools needed to better themselves.
Marissa Castañón-Hernandez
Special Education Teacher
Austin ISD
Working to advance equity in education through teaching and writing
Stacia Crescenzi
Principal
Liberal Arts and Science
Academy High School (AISD)
Inspirational high school principal committed to fostering excellence and community
Rakeda L. Ervin
Director of Community Education
Austin Film Society |
RakedaLashae.com
Innovative educator and workforce development leader, dedicated to empowering creatives
Yvonne Espinoza
CEO & college counselor
Yvonne Espinoza College Counseling Services
National award-winning college counselor & CEO providing personal guidance to students
Rita Fennelly-Atkinson
Senior Director of Credentials
Digital Promise
Championing digital credentials to empower learners and support career growth
Jill Gonzalez
Executive Director
Women’s Storybook Project of Texas
Leading expansion with compassion at Women’s Storybook Project of Texas
Kristi Kirk, Ph.D.
CEO & President
Concordia University Texas
Expanding access to Christ-centered higher education, shaping future leaders
Andra Liemandt
Founder & CEO
The Kindness Campaign
Emotional health advocate and nonprofit founder
Karen Mays-Terry
Lead School Counselor & Leadership Initiator
Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy (AISD)
AISD 2022 award-winning counselor and founder of the Leadership Initiative
Cathy McHorse
Early Childhood Education Advocate
Independent consultant
Cathy’s LinkedIn
Passionate about improving access to high quality early childhood education
Christine Mihealsick
AP Environmental Science Teacher
Westwood High School (RRISD)
Named 2025 Texas Teacher of the year, dedicated to her students
Tara Miko Ballentine
Founder & Owner
Bright Littles
Award-winning entrepreneur dedicated to empowering kids through conversations and kindness
Lillian Mills
Dean
McCombs School of Business
First woman dean of the McCombs School of Business at UT
Julie Mueller
Campus President
Universal Technical Institute
Ambassador for women in the skilled trades and STEAM careers
MacKenzie Price
Co-Founder
2 Hour Learning | Alpha Schools
Stanford grad and mom transforming education through AI-powered personalized learning
Jenny Remington
Career Growth & Self-Care Coach
Jenny Remington Coaching
Certified coach helping you rediscover your path, career and self
Montserrat Fuentes
President
St. Edward’s University
President of top-ranking university by U.S. News & World Report
Monique Umphrey
Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs
Austin community college
AustinCC.edu
Visionary leader bridges technology and education, creating transformative pathways
Janet C. Walkow, Ph.D.
Executive Director & Chief
Technology Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
Trailblazing educator catalyzing the future for health innovators & work teams
Melva K. Wallace, Ph.D.
CEO & President
Huston-Tillotson University
Three-year leader advancing Huston-Tillotson’s mission and lasting legacy
Nikky Woodson
Founder
Acts of Love
Dedicated to empowering businesses and nonprofits to achieve their goals
Tech Trailblazer
Silicon Hills’ technology experts leading others into a digital world.
Amber Allen
CEO
Double A Labs
Trailblazer in immersive tech transforming virtual engagement with interactive experiences
Gracie Arenas Strittmatter
Supervising Director, Technical Operations – EA SPORTS
Electronic Arts
Gracie’s LinkedIn
Veteran video game technical and operations leader (American Football, RPGs)
Becky Austen
Chief Product Officer
Allies Against Slavery
Social impact tech and data leader, community advocate, bass player
Mariely Bandas-Franzetti
Vice President, Product IT
Cisco Systems
Vice President of Cisco IT product lifecycle engineering
Carolina Barcenas
Head of Platform Data Science
Airbnb
Leading data science initiatives to enhance platfom performance and UX
Jacqueline Bright
Sr. Director, Brand Programs & Events
Arctic Wolf
Creative mind, global traveler, multi-award winning marketer
Kay Firth-Butterfield
CEO
Good Tech Advisory
Specializing in technology governance and responsible AI
Shanaz Hemmati
Co-founder & COO
ZenBusiness Inc.
Entrepreneurial technology & operations executive, growth strategist, mentor and people-centric leader
Sara Inés Calderón
Organizer | Founder
Austin Women Software Engineers | Tercera
Engineer, entrepreneur and organizer of women in tech
Chelsea McCullough (Collier)
Founder
Digi.City
Smart cities expert, urban co-creation researcher
Nikita Namjoshi
AI Developer Relations Engineer
Google
AI educator, engineer and sustainability advocate at Google
Nereah Okanga
Operations Manager
Girlstart
Nonprofit operations and financial professional for girl/woman serving organization
Janice Omadeke
Author of Mentorship Unlocked
JaniceOmadeke.com
Author and tech entrepreneur shaping careers, product development and leadership
Erin Reilly
Professor | Founding Director
Texas Immersive Institute, UT Austin
Award-winning educator shaping immersive storytelling and audience engagement
Militza Rosendo
Director | Founder & CEO
Latinas in Tech Austin | The Global Bridge Academy
Passionate about empowering the Hispanic community to thrive in STEM
Neha Sampat
CEO | Co-Owner
Contentstack | Austin Woman
Entrepreneurial tech CEO, equity advocate and co-owner at Austin Woman
Ronnie Sheth
CEO
SENEN GROUP
CEO of SENEN Group, an award-winning global Data & AI company
Leya Simmons
CEO
BetterUnite
CEO & co-founder of BetterUnite
Meme Styles
Founder & President
Measure
Promoting data-driven social change to elevate lived experiences through research
Lauren Washington
Co-Founder & CEO
Fundr
Five-time entrepreneur of award-winning tech and conference businesses
Beth White
Founder & CEO
MeBeBot
AI Evangelist for workplace transformation, to make work more meaningful
Trend Disrupter
Those in fashion, beauty and design helping others make a bold statement.
Nina Berenato
Jewelry Designer
Nina Berenato Jewelry
Traditional metalsmith and owner of Nina Berenato Jewelry
Gabriella Bermea
Senior Associate | Architect
Perkins Eastman
Award-winning architect fostering community connections through innovative educational design
Jennifer Brener Seay
Founder & CEO
Art + Artisans
Curated art for CRE, creating welcoming, inspiring workplaces and destinations
Rachel Daily
Co-Founder & Operating Manager | Sr. Product Manager
Cure Studios | Boulevard
Builder of businesses that empower people to be their best
Kenda Dawwami
Co-Founder & Co-President
Constructinople
Austin-based entrepreneur and real estate expert
Anne Drane
Co-Founder & CEO
SAWA SAWA
KXAN Remarkable Woman nominee creating sustainable impact through fashion
Beth Goff-McMillan
CEO & President
SKG | FOLIO
Woman CEO, advocate, champion for change
Lisa Jauregui
founder & CEO
BK Beauty
Brining kindness to the beauty industry with cruelty-free brushes & products
Rebecka Jodeit
Co-Founder, CFO & Team Manager
Graceful Spaces
Co-founder of national, industry leading professional home organizing firm
Kim Lewis
Owner & Creative Director
Kim Lewis Designs
Creative Director of boutique interior design firm Kim Lewis Designs
Jessica Love
Principal
Urbane Design
Award-winning interior designer since 2004
Nina Means
Director
ACC Fashion Incubator
Inaugural Director of the ACC Fashion Incubator
Elaine Mingus
Founder | USOA’s Mrs. Texas 2025
CurbVulture | Be the Light: The Power of Storytelling Initiative | ElaineMingus.com
USOA Mrs. Texas 2025, sustainable austin business owner
Sonia Rife
Owner
Revival Vintage
Owner of Revival Vintage, specializing in vintage and handmade items
Loreal Sarkisian
Professional Fashion Stylist | Philanthropist
Loreal Sarkisian Brands | XOLO Foundation Inc.
Develops all aspects of a person’s visual aesthetic
Courtney Shields
Chief Creative Officer
DIBS Beauty
Co-founder and creative behind the award winning brand DIBS Beauty
Laura Stuart
Owner & Designer
Laura Elizabeth
Austinite designer focusing on quality handmade sustainable and ethical jewelry
Camille Styles
Founder
Camille Styles Inc. | Casa Zuma
Editor-in-chief of a top digital lifestyle publication CamilleStyles.com
Michelle Washington
TV Style Expert
Michelle E. Washington, LLC
TV style expert, fashion stylist, podcaster and luxury shoe designer
Tabria Williford
Founder
Tawa Threads Co.
Mixed media artist advocating for outdoor inclusivity through nature-inspired designs.
Sarah Yant
Founder & Principal
Twistleaf
Award-winning landscape design and construction
Wellbeing Innovator
Those in health and wellness committed to help others live their best lives.
Shelley E. Adair
Co-Founder & Vice President
Austin Speech Labs
Nonprofit leader empowering stroke survivors through innovation, compassion and community
Raquelle Akavan, DMSc,
PA-C
Founder & CEO | Physician Associate
PA Moms – Physician Associate Moms®
Healthcare leader, medical educator and Texas Mother of the Year®
Jocelyn Chamra Barrera, LCSW
Executive & Clinical Director
The Christi Center
Bilingual LCSW, expert in mental health, trauma and executive director
Judy Cho
Holistic Nutritionist | Functional Medicine Practitioner
Nutrition with Judy
Two-time best-selling Carnivore Cure author, board-certified holistic nutritionist and motivational speaker
Nicole Clark, Ph.D.
Spectrum News Anchor & National Mental Health Correspondent
Spectrum News
Two-time Emmy award-winning journalist, Ph.D.-level psychotherapist, fitness enthusiast
Mari Galle
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative | MariGalle.com
Oncology acupuncturist & founder, providing oncology services to cancer patients
Danielle Gertner
Founder | Speaker & Self-Mastery Mentor
Warrior Women ATX | DanielleGertner.com
Ownership coach, self-mastery mentor and professional hype woman
Courtney Gill
Owner & Physician Associate
Refine Aesthetics
PA-C and owner of Refine Aesthetics, SCAD survivor, mother & wife
Lulu Jones
Executive Director
Sam’s Adventure Camp
Dedicated, passionate, community focused founder supporting individuals of all abilities
Ann Kelley, Ph.D. & Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP
Podcasters | Authors
Therapist Uncensored
Hosts of top-rated podcast, authors, speakers and mental health professionals
Pooja Lakshmin, M.D.
Founder | Psychiatrist
Real Self-Care |
PoojaLakshmin.com
Top women’s psychiatrist, speaker and best-selling author
Blanca Lesmes
Co-Founder & CEO
BB Imaging l TeleScan
CEO addressing maternal-fetal outcomes utilizing ultrasound technology
Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D.
Dean & Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin
Physician leading academic medicine at UT
Toni McKinley
Executive Director
Magdalene House of Austin
Advocate for survivors, author and LPC-S counselor
Adriene Mishler
Co-founder
Yoga with Adriene
Yoga instructor, actress and entrepreneur with a focus on self-care
Emily Rollins
Owner
Town Square NW Austin
Experienced business professional and compassionate community leader
Cheryl Sew Hoy
CEO
Tiny Health
Improving health outcomes for families with evidence-based microbiome tests
Amy Sweet
Owner & CEO
Halcyon Home
Award-winning CEO of Halcyon Home, devoted to empowering people
Clarena Tobon
Executive Director
NAMI Central Texas
Passionate Latina leader advocating mental health and community impact
Lahana Vigliano, DCN, CCN
Founder of Nuvitru | Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Nuvitru
Head clinician and founder of Nuvitru
Brooke Weinstein,
OTD, OTR/L
Founder & CEO
Brooke Weinstein Consulting
World-renowned expert on sensory and emotional regulation