Name: Erin Smith
Occupation: Attorney
Place of Work: Texas Legislative Council
Years in Austin: 8
Why did you choose to lead your committee? Thanks to my predecessors, I had a really positive experience and learned a lot serving on the Giving Committee as a chair. I was excited to have the opportunity to continue to build on all of the success that the committee had achieved in the previous years and to have the chance to get to know many of the city’s outstanding non-profits and top students through our foundation’s grant and scholarship programs.
Why did you join YWA? For leadership, social, and community service opportunities and for an introduction to the many, many opportunities to be engaged in and give back to the Austin community throughout my career
Tell us something you are most proud of. Co-founding and co-chairing the city’s first leadership program for Catholic young professionals! We just launched the Diocese of Austin’s Emerging Leaders Program last week.
What stands out to you about Austin and its community? The overall generosity of the community and the widespread desire to effect positive change in the world
Do you have a bucket list? If so, what is on it? No bucket list but my immediate goal is to work really hard to have a successful legislative session then enjoy a beach vacation this summer 🙂
