Ashley Wainscott

Ashley Wainscott, founder and CEO of Simply Sold Home Renovations, has transformed the residential remodeling industry. Born and raised in Austin, after graduating from St. Edward’s University, Ashley gained experience juggling projects and maintaining relationships in the event planning industry. After her mom sold her childhood home that desperately needed updates, Ashley recognized the need

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Megan Lasch

Megan Lasch, is the owner and principal of Native American/ Woman owned, MBE/WBE- and HUB-certified O-SDA Industries. Megan has more than 12 years of experience in project management and consulting in the affordable housing industry, managing all aspects of project life cycles. Megan has a background in engineering, project management, real estate analysis, and design.

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Nhat Ho

Nhat Ho focuses on balanced and sustained growth, at work, at home and in the community. As a licensed professional engineer and a Partner and Vice President of Civilitude, Nhat has been instrumental in elevating the company from its humble beginning in 2010 to a reputable local firm with high profile projects and clients both

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David Goujon

David Goujon is a Project Architect with Page/, where he has played a leading role in designing the new Austin State Hospital, a $300M+ complex that will revolutionize Texas’s approach to mental health. David also fulfills his passion for creating powerful public art through his side business, Goujon Design. The city may know David best

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Gerardo Gandy

With a well-cultured background in architecture, interior design, and brand strategy, Gerardo works with some of Austin’s largest developers. He’s on the front lines, creating a vision for how the urban, cultural, and architectural landscape is transforming in Austin. As a member of the steering committee for Gensler’s Community Impact Program, Gerardo helps steer the

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Kristyn Ciani

Kristyn Ciani started her music career with concert promoter C3 Presents in 2006. She presently books over 150 shows a year with global-sized bands and entertainers at venues including The Frank Erwin Center, Germania Insurance Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas, Emo’s Austin, AT&T Center in San Antonio, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las

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Danielle Benson

Danielle is a Master Stylist, trained Educator and owner of Wild Orchid Salon and Credible Culture. Beginning her career 10+ years ago at Barton Creek Resort’s Three Springs Spa, Danielle put herself thru cosmetology school while working full time. Her attention to detail and creativity has made her a respected and desired stylist in Austin,

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Chet Garner

Chet Garner is the creator, host, and executive producer of The Daytripper, a 9-time Emmy-award-winning Texas travel show airing on PBS. Born in Comanche and raised in Port Neches, Texas, Chet’s love for storytelling began at a young age around the Boy Scout campfire and toting around his grandfather’s VHS video camera around his backyard

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Cassie Shankman

Cassie Shankman, owner of Sounds by Cassandra, is an Austin-based DJ (@djcassandra_), curator, composer, producer, educator, and creative. She grew up between Texas and London, and is a big believer in community and collaboration. As a composer and orchestrator, she has been recognized for her work with film, visual artists, chamber groups, wind ensembles, apps,

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Anna Gallagher-Ross

Anna Gallagher-Ross is Associate Artistic Director & Curator at Fusebox, a non-profit arts organization based in Austin, Texas. Fusebox is best known for its annual performing arts festival, which features adventurous artists from Austin, the U.S., and around the world, and is entirely free to attend. But Anna and the Fusebox team also work year-round bringing

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