We ALL are Compassionate Austin. So each person in Austin is a leader of this movement in their own right. We invite you to recognize and own your role in practicing and strengthening compassionate action in our city. Join the Compassionate Austin Co-op and identify that you are a champion of Compassionate Austin! We welcome you!
The following people and higher education institution represent the energy and leadership within the Compassionate Austin movement:
Founder & Director: Lesa R. Walker
Community Collaboration / BRAVE Communities: Emlyn Lee
Social Impact: Mike Clawson
Racial Equity & Education: Kazique J. Prince
Community Unity: Vicki Cutherell
Community Alliance: Tinny Widjaja
Social Innovation: Rubén Cantú
Citizen Discourse: Karen Gross
Passionate Living: Mara Karpel
Creative Communication: Vivian Best
Community Fellowship: Clay Boykin
Self-Compassion: Kristin Neff
Higher Education: Huston-Tillotson University
**If you are interested in volunteering in this capacity, please contact compassionateaustin@gmail.com.