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March 02, 2015 - Member Spotlight
Barbara Ellis is a woman who revels in the connections she makes between people and it shows!
We caught up with Barbara recently and asked her who introduced her to Impact Austin, and what caused her to join.
“I met Glenda Holmstrom around 2005. We spoke briefly and then she had to run off to an Impact Austin (IA) meeting. I asked what IA was. She paused to...
February 02, 2015 - Member Spotlight
Her career has spanned politics, leadership, consulting and more, and along the way she has broken glass ceilings and precedents, becoming the first Latina in many areas of accomplishment.
We asked Diana how she discovered Impact Austin.
“I heard about Impact Austin through my business network circles while I was on the Legislature about four years ago. What...
January 05, 2015 - Member Spotlight
We were privileged to sit down with Impact Austin member, Karen Porter, and her lovely daughters, Melissa and Brianna, who are proud members of Girls Giving Grants (g3). Karen joined Impact Austin in 2009 and chairs the Culture Focus Area Committee this year. Melissa has been a member since 2011 and serves as the current President of g3. Brianna is a sophomore...
November 30, 2014 - Member Spotlight
Kim Doyal considered joining Impact Austin for years. We asked her what caused her to jump in.
“I learned about Impact Austin in 2007 while I was expecting my son. My good friend Becky Griner told me about the organization, and suggested that I join. I was expecting my daughter while my son was still a baby, and I remember hearing about the local nonprofits...
November 02, 2014 - Member Spotlight
Becky Austen is a bit of a “Renaissance Woman.” She combines many talents to become an outstandingly effective Impact Austin member.
We asked how she discovered Impact Austin.
“I attended an in-home coffee with Rebecca Powers in Dec. 2009, and was so inspired by the message and collective enthusiasm that I signed up on the spot. I was active with several...
September 12, 2014 - Member Spotlight
Catching Nancy Word in Austin can be difficult these days. Her years of work with Impact Austin has led her to projects all over the world.
"I was one of the first four board members," she tells me on the phone. "I hosted the first membership coffee at my house where we talked to 20 women about joining Impact Austin."
In addition to being a board member, she's...
