Jay Boisseau
Executive Director & Founder
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The people behind the Austin Forum
A team of six produces the Austin Forum's monthly programming — presentations, discussions, meetups, and workshops — along with partnerships, community, finances, and the web experience that keeps all of it free and open to everyone.
Staff
Who does what
LeAnne Reed
Managing Director
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Hugh Forrest
Community Director
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Amber Gunst
Partnerships Director
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Allison Boisseau
Finances
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Chris Ashton
Event Execution
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Volunteers and supporters extend this team
Local volunteers contribute their time and connect with the community — no cost, just participation.
How the Forum is governed
Austin Forum programming is led by Jay Boisseau, Executive Director, with guidance from an advisory board comprising leaders from technology companies and Austin companies that are partners of the Forum. The Advisory Board meets 8–10 times per year on impact, development, community relations, and the programming of future topics and speakers.
The coordinating organization of The Austin Forum on Technology & Society is Vizias, an Austin-based technology strategies and solutions company. The Forum itself is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and support from Partners, Champions, and Friends is what keeps programming free and accessible to thousands every year.
About the team
Questions about who runs the Forum
- Who leads the Austin Forum on Technology & Society?
- Jay Boisseau is Executive Director and Founder of the Austin Forum. He conceived the Forum and launched it in 2007, and he leads its programming today with guidance from the Austin Forum Advisory Board.
- How big is the Austin Forum team?
- Six people run the Austin Forum: Jay Boisseau (Executive Director & Founder), Allison Boisseau (Finances), Hugh Forrest (Community Director), LeAnne Reed (Managing Director), Chris Ashton (Event Execution), and Amber Gunst (Partnerships Director).
- Who should I contact about speaking, partnering, or volunteering?
- Email info@austinforum.org with questions about events or suggestions for upcoming presentations. Organizations interested in partnership and individuals interested in volunteering can find every level of involvement on the Support the Austin Forum page.
- Is the Austin Forum team volunteer-run?
- The Austin Forum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose programming is coordinated by Vizias, an Austin-based technology strategies and solutions company. The team works alongside the Advisory Board and is sustained by Partners, Sponsors, Champions, and Friends, which is what keeps all programming free and open to the public.
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Volunteer your time, become a supporter, or reach out with questions and presentation suggestions.