Strategic Advisory Council

The Austin Monitor’s Strategic Advisory Council brings together engaged leaders who share our passion for local news and strengthening the community. Membership on the Council is a one-year term designed to build your civic knowledge, network, and profile and ultimately advance your community leadership journey.

Service on the council starts with completing this short interest form, and then our team will set up a follow-up conversation. We gain so much by learning and collaborating with Council members, and – in turn – we focus on delivering value to the members in three key areas:

Build Your Knowledge Base: members receive exclusive invites to all Monitor events and council-only updates from the CEO detailing the strategies, challenges, and opportunities shaping the Austin Monitor
Expand Your Leadership Network: members build relationships and connections with fellow community leaders on the council, the board of directors, and numerous high-profile supporters and readers in the Austin Monitor ecosystem.
Raise Your Profile: members are highlighted to our readers and followers across numerous channels, and we jump on opportunities to specifically recognize the impact and contributions of council members whenever possible.

Strategic Advisory Council members and community leaders attend an expert panel on a recap of the state legislative session

Membership on the council comes with various additional benefits:

One-on-one with Austin Monitor CEO to discuss recommendations and ideas to strengthen the Austin Monitor
Exclusive AMA with Austin Monitor Editor-in-chief
Invitation to the Strategic Advisory Council kick-off reception with council alumni and board members

Annual membership on this council is designed to elevate your community leadership journey and the Austin Monitor’s community-focused work. Service on the council is a one-year program and – due to high interest – membership will be capped at 20 for our 2024 cohort. Interested in learning more, building your community network, and helping a mission-driven organization?

Fill out the interest form and take the next step to join this group of fellow community leaders.

Council and community members attend an election recap event

The Austin Monitor is building an impact-driven, leading local news organization. We couldn’t do it without a strong ecosystem of leaders and supporters, and we hope you’ll fill out the interest form and begin the process of joining the strategic advisory council today.

Council members attend an exclusive council gathering and ideas session

We’re proud that this distinguished leadership body has been a part of the Austin Monitor for nearly half a decade. Here are our esteemed alumni who have helped the organization raise the bar on our service and impact across the community:

Aaron Gregg • Adam Hughes • Adam Rosenfield • Albert Castro • Ali Khataw • Alina Carnahan • Alyssa Rolfe • Andrew Clements • Andy Sernovitz • Austin Locklear • Bailey Harrington • Barbara Williamson • Bishop Chappell • Bob Batlan • Brandon James • Brandon Willin • Brian Dolezal • Carol Nelson Rabago • Chad Williams • Chantel Pridgon • Chris Friedrich • Christine Gutierrez • Daniel McElrath • Daniel Ronan • Dan Zehr • David Steinwedell • David Teo • Doug Addison • Eileen A. Keller • Eiman Siddiqui • George Sylvie • Jackie Padgett • Janis Daemmrich • Jarrod Cady • Jasper Lauritz Siltala • Jay B Sauceda • Jeffery Bowen • Jennifer (Houli) Houlihan • Jenny Robertson • Jess Heck • Jill Murphy • Joe Carrington • John Howard • John Paul Espinosa • Jonathan Sosebee • Kate Morton • Kelsey Hitchingham • Kerri Dorman • Kim Caldwell • Lynette Haaland • Maggie Suter • Marcel Garza • Maria Stroth • Mason Ayer • Matt Glazer • Matt Miller • Mike Lavigne • Neil Iscoe • Perry Lorenz • Peter Einhorn • Raul Ubides • Ricca Keepers • Robin Lerner • Rossana Barrios • Ryan Puzycki • Santo Brocato • Sam Fenwick • Sean Gallagher • Taylor Barnett-Torabi • Thomas Lorenz