Arts + Culture Committee

The Arts + Culture Committee provides creative direction and oversight of TTC’s Arts + Culture Program. They advise in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing arts and culture programs and support outreach to Austin’s arts and culture community. The committee is chaired by a member of TTC’s board, with the majority of members being arts professionals from a cross-section of arts disciplines. At least one member will be from the City of Austin Art in Public Places and one from the Parks and Recreation Department. The committee meets quarterly

Taylor Davis – Chair, TTC Board
Mandi Thomas – Staff Liaison
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO

Molly Alexander
Christine Chute Canul (PARD)
Nick Campbell
Jaime Castillo (AIPP)

Marjorie Flanagan
Sandra Gonzalez
David Goujon

Sharon Maidenberg
Kathleen Stimpert
Constance Y White
Mary Yancy

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee guides and holds The Trail Conservancy accountable for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of work. A current board of directors member chairs the committee and comprises additional board, staff, and non-board members. Staff members of this committee meet monthly, and the larger advisory group meets at least four times yearly.

Kevin Lanza – Chair, TTC Board
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO

Ultima Castro
Collin McMichael (TTC)

Katrina Saldana
Jonatan Salinas (TTC)

Rocio Villalobos

Development Committee

The Development Committee supports all development and fundraising efforts of The Trail Conservancy. The committee is chaired by a TTC board member and managed by the Chief Development Officer. The board chair and a finance committee member also sit on the committee, as well as the executive director and other board and non-board members. This committee meets monthly.

Chris Whitaker – Chair, TTC Board
Lila Weatherly Rivera – Staff Liaison
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Sarah Story – Seaholm Campaign

Lyzet Aguilar
Ursula (Uschi) Hammes
Rob Gandy
Matt Harriss

Zach Hunter
Andrew Klitch
Carmen Luevanos
Mimi Marziani

Libby Parsons
Sonya Rodriguez
Calvin Smith
Hazel Tran

Park Operations Committee

The Park Operations Committee is responsible for developing and implementing criteria by which projects are selected, identifying needs and opportunities, prioritizing projects, implementing and monitoring. The committee is chaired by a current board of directors member and comprised of additional board and non-board members. This committee meets six times a year, every other month.

Kenny Carothers – Chair, TTC Board
Grady Reed – Staff Liaison
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Charlotte Tonsor – TTC Staff

Heather Corcoran
Chris Garza
Justin Hayes (TTC)
Claire Hempel

Kevin Lanza
Leslie Lilly
Michael Meihaus
Martin Nembhard

Jonathan Ogren
Jonatan Salinas (TTC)
Staryn Wagner

Executive Committee

Claire Hempel – Chair
Andy Austin – Past Chair
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO

Mike Marin – Chair-Elect
Mike Shaw – Treasurer
Tara Shaikh – Secretary

Matt Harriss – Member at Large
Muna Mitchell – Member at Large
Scott Thomas – Member at Large

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for providing financial oversight for the organization. The Treasurer, an officer of the board of directors, leads the committee. The committee is comprised of additional board, staff, and non-board members. This committee meets monthly.

Mike Shaw – Chair, TTC Board
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Andrew Cortez – TTC Staff

Beth Almost
Andy Austin
Colin Corgan

Samantha Garrett
Claire Hempel
Scott Neuendorf

Chris Ragland

Governance Comittee

Scott Thomas – Chair
Claire Hempel – Board Chair
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO

Andy Austin
Alejandro Delgado

Mike Marin
Nickie Froiland

Trent Thurman
Sandi Tomlinson

Government Relations

Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Andy Austin

Leah Bojo
Jed Buie

Ashley Fisher
Zach Hunter

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee is responsible for developing and implementing the annual marketing, communications, events, and programming plans for The Trail Conservancy. Committee members are instrumental in helping promote the Trail as both a community resource and a community responsibility that benefits social, economic, and environmental vitality. A board of directors member chairs the committee and comprises additional board and non-board members. This committee meets quarterly.

Ashley Jones – Chair, TTC Board
Mandi Thomas – TTC CMO
Maddy Kelly – TTC

Cara Caulkins
Kirsten Knipp
Bonnie Palmer

Megan Meece Paul
Tara Shaikh
Leslie Swanson

PJ Thompson
PJ Todd
Kristin Thumlert

Projects Committee

The Projects Committee is responsible for developing and implementing criteria by which capital improvement projects are selected, identifying needs and opportunities, and prioritizing projects and implementation. A board of directors member chairs the committee and comprises additional board and non-board members. This committee meets monthly.

Muna Mitchell- Chair, TTC Board
Charlotte Tonsor – Staff Liaison
Nick Blok – TTC Staff
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Grady Reed – TTC Staff

Susan Benz
Drew Carman
Ada Corral
Ilse Frank

Jim Stephenson
Al Godfrey
Sarah Hobson
Chris Jackson
Ashley Heeren

Joe Boyle
Andrew Maebius
Nikelle Meade
Evan Taniguchi
Susan Smith Turrieta

Councils & Task Forces

Advisory Council

Andy Austin – Board Liaison
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Chris Carlson
Griffin Davis
DeWitt Gayle

Al Godfrey
Dale Herron
Chris Jackson
Kate Lowery
Brad Maples

Brian Ott
Stefan Pharis
Catherine Robb
Trent Thurman

Sandi Tomlinson
Susan Turrieta
Bob Wynn
Mary Yancy

Endowment

Chris Ragland – TTC Board

Jessie Stewart – Staff Liason

Seaholm Waterfront Project Campaign

Jessie Stewart – TTC, CDO
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO
Sarah Story – TTC, Campaign Manager

Heidi Anderson
Bobbie Barker
Colin Corgan

Griffin Davis
Kelly Frye
Al Godfrey

Matt Harriss
Catherine Robb
Mary Yancy

If you are interested in joining a TTC Committee, please email Hanna@thetrailconservancy.org for more information.

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