Author Archive

Kristin Gossett, Junior Achievement

Posted by on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 in Blog

Kristin Gossett serves as the President of Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Texas and is a social entrepreneur dedicated to improving lives through education.

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Ryan Robinson, City Demographer

Posted by on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 in Blog

Our speaker this week was Demographer Ryan Robinson, who discussed Austin’s demographic narrative points.

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Camp Enterprise Winning Team

Posted by on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 in Blog

Leslie Bagby and Tillery Castillo talked about the Camp Enterprise (CE) program. Leslie and Tillery were the CE Co-Chairs and were essential in the management of this year’s camp.

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Everett Fly, Architect—African American History & Culture

Posted by on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 in Blog

Everett Fly is a very accomplished architectural and landscape architecture professional, as well as the recipient of Presidential awards in Humanities. He has been recognized by President George W. Bush and President Obama for his work toward historical preservation.

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Stacia Crenscenzi, Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA)

Posted by on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 in Blog

Principal at Austin’s Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) which is currently ranked as the 7th best school in Texas, and 43rd in the nation.

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Mike Miller, Austin History Center

Posted by on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 in Blog

Mike Miller, the City Archivist of the Austin History Center (Austinhistory.net).

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Members Showcase—Myron Burse and Bill Koen

Posted by on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 in Blog

Myron Burse, Founder and Executive Director of Clean Investments, and Bill Koen, 3rd generation member of the RCA, and a 4th generation jeweler working for his 134 year old and family owned business, Joe Koen & Son Jewelers.

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Kendall Antonelli, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop

Posted by on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 in Blog

Kendall Antonelli, who founded Antonelli’s Cheese Shop in Austin with her husband John in 2010.

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“Doc” Rainey, Williamson County Symphony Orchestra

Posted by on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 in Blog

Dr. Rainey is a “teacher of teachers”, has played instruments himself, has been in the company of several premier symphonies in the country, and is an exceptional conductor.

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Brian Smith, The Perfect Storm: Donald Trump and the 2016 Election

Posted by on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 in Blog

Brian Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at St. Edward’s University.

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