Events

is Leslie Leuenhagen, the Program Manager for Recognize Good. - https://recognizegood.org/

The DRC is a nonprofit organization since 1983, where we offer affordable, high quality mediation services and training programs to help individuals, businesses, and communities effectively resolve conflicts.

https://austindrc.org/

Marla is Director of Development for Art From the Streets   https://artfromthestreets.org/

Surei Scanlon is a Senior Officer with the Austin Police Department (APD) known for her work in community outreach, particularly as the coordinator for the Austin Citizen Police Academy (CPA) program. She is also recognized for her dedication, having received numerous awards for her long service and exemplary conduct with the APD, including a 20-year Honorable Conduct Citation. 

https://terraclearfoundation.org/

https://www.mindfulcollegesteps.com

A local Southwest Austin resident, mother, and Independent College Counselor (Mindful College Steps), Tracey Schwartz combines a professional mental health counseling background with more than 10 years of experience in higher education to empathically prepare each student for their upcoming educational journey.

Tracey completed her Master of Arts in Counseling degree at Missouri Baptist University, where she graduated with both licensure and school counseling tracks. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Maryville University in Rehabilitation Services and a minor in Psychology. She has also completed the UCLA College Counseling Certificate program.

Tracey is a 1:1 Essay Coach and Full Application Reviewer at College Essay Guy, where she has read and given feedback on hundreds, if not thousands, of essays over the past 5 years. Tracey keeps updated on current admissions trends in the higher education landscape through continuous professional development, and has essay coach training monthly throughout each college application season. 

https://www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-resource-recovery

Andy Dawson is the Assistant Division Manager for the City of Austin's Resource Recovery department, managing the Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC) since April 2014. He specializes in environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and sustainability, overseeing the collection of household chemicals, electronics, and materials to support City Zero Waste goals. 

Andy Dawson attended school at Texas State University – San Marcos, where he got his degree in Environmental Engineering. Shortly after graduating, he came to work for City of Austin as an Environmental Program Specialist, working at the Household Hazardous Waste facility, handling and processing household chemicals. In 2015, the City expanded the facility to include recycling operations, and the facility was rebranded the Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center. He moved over to manage recycling operations, which soon included accepting styrofoam, electronics, and mixed rigid plastics. Andy later came to oversee all operations of the RRDOC in 2018 as an Assistant Division Manager.
 

https://foundcom.org

Xochitl is a Volunteer Coordinator at Foundation Communities

Foundation Communities is a local, homegrown nonprofit. We provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles. We operate 31 apartment communities. – 28 in Austin and three more in North Texas.

https://traviscad.org/