The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled its 2024 board members and expressed appreciation for the contributions of outgoing members. The organization plays a pivotal role as the main resource for the LGBTQ+ and allied business community in Austin.
According to an official statement from the Austin LGBT Chamber, the new board members include Emilie Kopp, director of Strategic Partnerships at Deem, Inc; Liz Arreaga, agency partner at The Arreaga Agency; Eve Molnar, communication designer & strategist at Seventh Scout; and Ex Officio Emily Alley, senior vice president of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
The release also states that Andrew Peters from Silicon Labs will serve as the board chair. Kopp has been designated as vice chair, while Tim Packard from Taylor Morrison will assume the role of secretary.
"We are thrilled to welcome Emilie, Liz, Eve, and Emily to our board. Their diverse expertise and passion for the LGBTQ+ and allied business community will undoubtedly enhance our strategic vision and impact. We look forward to working together to achieve new milestones," said Tina Cannon, Chamber President & CEO.
Peters, Richard W Stipe from Dell Technologies, Gary Schumann from Savrick Schumann, Rich Segal from KXAN, Roger Trinh from Trinh Solutions, and Packard are listed in the release as returning board members for 2024. The outgoing board members include Deirdre Walsh from IGC Impact, Valerie Salinas-Davis from University of Texas at Austin, Lynn Yelldell from Seventh Scout, Joshua Kettler from RSM, and Becky Arreaga from The Arreaga Agency.
Established in 1997, the Austin LGBT Chamber strives to promote equality and inclusion by fostering economic vitality within Austin's communities and strengthening LGBTQ+ and allied businesses. For more information about their work or upcoming initiatives visit: austinlgbtchamber.com.