Speakers

Speaker Date Topic
Jill Gonzalez-Story Book Project Oct 07, 2026 12:00 PM
Jill Gonzalez-Story Book Project
Jill Gonzalez-Story Book Project
Women's Storybook Project of Texas is a locally run, statewide nonprofit whose mission is to connect children to their incarcerated mothers through the joy of literature. Jill will let us know what the latest news is from the program. 
 
Jill has been with WSP for nine years and prior to that worked as a reading specialist and classroom teacher. She is a children's book nerd and absolutely loves to teach through children's books. She and her husband live in Pflugerville and they both enjoy reading and singing. 
 
Jill Gonzalez
Executive Director
(office) 512-861-5110  (cell) 737-351-9171
Connecting children with their incarcerated mothers through the joy of literature.
Rosa Lisa Fry - Preservation Austin Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Rosa Lisa Fry - Preservation Austin
Rosa Lisa Fry - Preservation Austin

Rosa received her BFA in Printmaking and Art History from Syracuse University in 2011 and her MS in Historic Preservation from UT Austin in 2019.

After launching her career in architectural history as a Preservation Austin volunteer in 2016, Rosa is delighted to return to the organization as Program Manager. Prior to her move back to Texas, Rosa was a preservation consultant in Los Angeles where she specialized in historic resource surveys. 

She has many years of experience working in Austin restaurants and now particularly revels in cheerful happy hours in historic spaces. She seeks to engage Austinites in preservation programs that are progressive, sustainable, and joyful.