On Our Mind

IMPACT AUSTIN’S DISCOVERY DAY- November 15th, 2014

Discovery Day is one of Impact Austin's signature events!  We will learn from community leaders and subject matter experts to enhance our knowledge of the critical issues impacting Central Texas. Speakers will share their insights about challenges and trends in each of our grant making focus areas: culture, education, environment, family, and health & wellness.  

Last year’s attendees said they appreciated the quality of the speakers, great demographics and specific information, meeting new friends and seeing old friends, the respect that Impact Austin has for both the time and the intellect of its members, and learning so much about the needs in Austin in a single morning!

This event is open to all members and prospective members, and each member is welcome to invite a friend to introduce them to Impact Austin.

The morning will begin with registration, networking and a continental breakfast.

8:00am Socializing and Breakfast

8:30am Welcome

8:40am – 9:20am

• Aligning Education and the Austin Labor Market
• Rich Froeschel, Consultant and Speaker, US Labor Market
• Speaker Topic:  Demographics

9:25am – 9:50am

• Early Education in the Spotlight
• Libby Doggett, Ph.D.
• Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Early Learning, US Department of Education
• Speaker Topic:  Education

9:55am – 10:15am

• Austin’s Creative Community for the 21st Century
• Robert Faires, Arts Editor, The Austin Chronicle
• Speaker Topic:  Culture

10:35am – 11:00am

• Get the Facts About the Drought
• Bill Lauderback, Vice President for Public Affairs
• Lower Colorado River Authority
• Speaker Topic:  Environment

11:05am – 11:30am

• The Care Giver in Your Future
• Jim Comer, Author and Keynote Speaker
• Speaker Topic:  Family

11:35am – 12pm

• Emerging Trends and the Tremendous Opportunity for Our Health & Wellness
• Lindsey Mosby, Executive Strategy Director – Healthcare at frog
• Speaker Topic: Health & Wellness

Kanti Goods will be at Discovery Day to introduce the new Impact Austin Modern Daisy Insignia Pin and Pendant!  This custom sterling silver insignia proudly proclaims that you are an Impact Austin Woman and celebrates our future as we continue to positively impact Central Texas through women’s collective giving.

You can order your insignia at Discovery Day or on the Kanti website. Just look for the Impact Austin Kollection!

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