Austin Monitor

Excited to share that we’ve finalized the newest cohort of our Strategic Advisory Council! This leadership body was launched when we were planning the removal of our paywall in 2021 - a critical time for us. Since then this group of diverse leaders from across the community has helped us take major steps forward including the production of our community-wide City Summit event, refining and shipping our first-ever audience survey, expanding our sponsorship program, and so much more. This cohort is an accomplished group, and we’re honored that they are dedicating their time, resources, and experience to serve with us. Thanks for challenging us to raise the bar and championing the importance of the Austin Monitor’s mission to inform and engage the community - Andrea Tyrell, Anil Kalavakolanu, April Thedford, Catalina Berry, Daniel Hollander, Dave Sullivan, Dinesh Salem-Natarajan, Edgar Barguiarena, Grace Chimene, Hayden Baggett, Heather Duval, James Lovett, Jeff Needles, AIA NCARB, Jim Grace, Logan M., Mary Alvarez, Mary Reed, Matt Creel, Matt Harriss, Nicholas Wester, PLA, Nikola Skerl, Richard Brimer, Shayna Dunitz, Ted Barnhill, Tina Cannon, Willie Cecil CC: Joel Gross and Nathan Ryan

#givingtuesday is a powerful and collective call for the power of doing good and supporting impact-driven nonprofits. There are many reasons folks choose to give, and we deeply believe that giving is contagious (in a good way). Maybe you read an Austin Monitor article today, this month, or sometime this year? Perhaps you value local news and know it is essential to strong communities? Or you admire our independent reporting or local events and resources? These connections matter and so does our vision for the future (see below). And, if you’re ready to take the bold step and become a member and financial supporter today, know that it truly fuels our work and that it is the most impactful time of the year to give.