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Taryn Davis | Founder & Executive Director, American Widow Project
What keeps you busy? I oversee all operations and programs of the AWP for the military widows and widowers we serve nationally.
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Leslie Bailey | Baileys Bikers
On off hours... I'm The Hell on Wheels Team Captain for the MS 150.
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Laura Davis | Crawl for Cancer
Fundraising can be fun! "I organize the largest W. 6th Street bar crawl to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember those we’ve lost and raise funds to push towards a cure."
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Kristina Jakstas | Austin Pets Alive!
During a break I'm... Training for my fall marathon, doing yoga and enjoying the incredible restaurants and bars that Austin has to offer.
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Kirsten Dickerson | Founder & CEO, Raven + Lily
When I'm not designing... I'm growing our efforts to empower more at-risk women and mentoring new social businesses on how to get started.
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Alexis Lanman | Art Alliance Austin
What keeps me busy... I serve as an ambassador providing an "on the ground" perspective of our many community projects.
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Celeste Lockin | Local Events Coordinator, Kendra Scott
When I'm not working I'm... taking my sweet dog, Finn, on runs at the lake or trying out new restaurants around town with my fiancé.
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Chelsea Johnson | Director of Development, Flatwater Foundation
Our premier fundraising events... Dam That Cancer and the Trey Hardee Charity Golf Tournament
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Courtney Clark | Animal Trustees of Austin
What keeps you busy? Publishing my first book on resilience and trauma survivorship and finishing my Masters Degree in Philanthropy.
The Drive To Make A DIfference
10 female philanthropists you don't know yet.
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Austin Tidbits is thrilled to unveil our first-ever list of 10 Female Philanthropists You Don't Know Yet. Meet the engaging, dedicated women who inspire us and hear about the heart they have for their causes. You're invited to toast each of them at Fiat Of Austin - we're partnering with CharityBash for a cocktail soiree on the showroom floor. Details below.
1. Alexis Lanman | Art Alliance Austin
Advancing the city through art, culture and creativity in public life.
2. Chelsea Johnson | Director of Development, Flatwater Foundation
Providing those in the community diagnosed with cancer access to mental health therapy and committed to breaking the stigma of "getting help."
3. Courtney Clark | Animal Trustees of Austin
Working to permit ALL animals to have access to veterinary care, regardless of how much their owners make.
4. Laura Davis | Crawl for Cancer
The group has raised over $75,000 for local charities including Hospice Austin, Leukemia Texas and Big Hearts for Brave Hearts.
5. Celeste Lockin | Local Events Coordinator, Kendra Scott
Networking to build brand awareness and relationships with philanthropic organizations, social groups, schools and community members.
6. Taryn Davis | Founder & Executive Director, American Widow Project
Educates, empowers and unifies military widows and widowers.
7. Kirsten Dickerson | Founder & CEO, Raven + Lily
Empowering customers locally and globally to make a difference with their purchasing power.
8. Leslie Bailey | Baileys Bikers
Has raised tens of thousands of dollars for Multiple Sclerosis research. By riding and fundraising we are educating Austin about MS.
9. Maren Curtis | Citizen Generation
Engaging a huge percentage of Austin's core population in actively giving back to the community through means that will foster lifelong giving.
10. Kristina Jakstas | Austin Pets Alive!
"We're making an impact because we save lives every day."
You're invited to a CharityBash Presented by Citizen Generation and Austin Tidbits on Thursday, August 15, from 7 - 10 p.m. at FIAT of Austin benefiting Animal Trustees of Austin. The first 50 guests will receive a signature Tidbits swag bag. Get your tickets here.