EMERGING LEADERS

Be a Part of Greater Central Texas's Next Generation of Changemakers.

Emerging Leaders is your platform to connect, lead, and make a difference. Join a network of passionate professionals shaping a stronger, more equitable Central Texas through learning, giving, and action.

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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MEMBER.

Members commit to an annual gift of $300 (or $25/month) and actively participate in networking, volunteering, and learning opportunities. Your membership helps fund early care and education, basic resources, and financial stability initiatives that support Central Texas families.

WHY JOIN?

You're ambitious. You care about your community. And you're ready to take the next step.

Emerging Leaders gives you a platform to connect with Central Texas's movers and shakers, build meaningful relationships, and make a real impact. Through exclusive networking events, hands-on volunteer opportunities, and insightful conversations about Central Texas's most pressing issues, you'll grow as a leader while helping create a more equitable Central Texas.

Your membership is an investment in early childhood, basic resources, and financial stability for families across our region. Together, we're shaping a stronger future for Central Texas.

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Build Community

Build Community & Network

Connect with Central Texas's brightest minds. From rising professionals to established leaders, Emerging Leaders is your space to grow your network, spark collaborations, and create a more inclusive city together.

Learn About Austin

Learn About Central Texas's Most Pressing Issues

Dive into conversations that matter. Explore the history shaping Central Texas, understand today's challenges, and discover how you can be part of the solutions driving equity and opportunity.

Volunteer

Volunteer & Support Local Organizations

Roll up your sleeves and make an impact. Join us in supporting local Central Texas-based nonprofits that provide essential services to our neighbors — because real change starts with action.

Executive Committee Members

Arielle Sadler
Arielle Sadler
Chair | Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Ben Sessa
Ben Sessa
Comerical Bank
Daniel Wang
Daniel Wang
Eversheds Sutherland
David Bean
David Bean
Compass
Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo
Baker Botts
Patty Bloom
Patty Bloom
Deloitte
Patty Bloom
David Fuentes
United Way Staff Representative

If you have any questions, please reach out to
David Fuentes, Individual Giving Manager
david.fuentes@uwatx.org

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