Past Events

An event with Evan Smith, founder and former CEO of the Texas Tribune about the power of the press in civic life.

A training about the ins and outs of public participation.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of the Texas Tribune for a conversation with State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin), running for reelection to her Senate District 6 seat.

A training that covers how to build effective teams within organizations and groups. Speaker includes Katie Popp, workplace consultant, former employee of Great Places to Work, and curator of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work for list. Registration required.

An event discussing how to build action plans for coalitions with two seasoned professionals: Debbie Bressette, Founder of Bastrop County Cares and Bee Moorhead, Executive Director of Texas Impact. Registration required.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune, for a conversation with State Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, running for reelection to his House District 10 seat.

A bipartisan conversation about building coalitions and working together towards a common cause. Speakers include: Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, President of NextGen America and Randan Steinhauser, former Director of External Affairs for the Alliance for School Choice. Lunch provided at 1:30 pm. Registration required.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune, for a conversation with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, running for reelection to his 23rd Congressional District seat.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune, for a conversation with State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, running for reelection to his House District 67 seat.

A training about giving oral and written legislative testimony. Speakers will include: Lyssette Galvan, Public Policy Director, National Association for Mental Illness and Bryan Mares, Government Relations Director, National Association of Social Workers-TX. Registration required.