Four community leaders will share their personal stories, rich histories, and diverse experiences of living, working, and raising families in the city we call home—because we all have Austin in Common.
Austin in Common
Experience
Meet our storytellers and emcee.
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Carrie Rodriguez
Singer, songwriter, and founder of Laboratorio Arts, an Austin nonprofit built to explore and celebrate Latine culture.
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Kendall Antonelli
Public speaker, writer, and co-founder of Antonelli’s Cheese with a strong belief in dedicating her energy to work that matters.
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Chris Hyams
CEO of Indeed, with a mission to level the playing field for job opportunities by leveraging technology.
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Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette
Current CEO of Waterloo Greenway and former president of Huston-Tillotson University.
Miles Bloxson
Event Emcee
Entrepreneur, life-long Austinite, and host and producer at Austin’s NPR station, KUT News.
What can you expect?
Austin in Common is an evening for all of Austin. It’s more than a fundraiser—it’s a dynamic gathering where hundreds come together to celebrate how local philanthropy, powered by Austin Community Foundation, is driving meaningful change in our communities. It’s a space to connect, share ideas, and explore how we can solve big challenges together to build a brighter future for Central Texas.
Entertainment & Eats
From music by DJ Mel and Vinyl Fuzion to delicious local eats, Austin in Common will treat you in more ways than one. This year, enjoy food by:
Buenos Aires Café
Cornucopia Popcorn
Down South CaJJun Eats
Frios Gourmet Pops
JP’s Pancake Company
La Pera
Loro
Pueblo Viejo
TaterQue
See highlights from 2024.
Experience an event that embodies the energy, spirit and vibrancy of Austin. Surrounded by a community of changemakers, you’ll be part of an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss this epic celebration!