Upcoming Events

    • April 30, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    DeLea Becker

    About the program and speaker:

    DeLea Becker is Founder & Broker for Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate & Beck-Reit Asset Management. In addition, DeLea owns Beck-Reit & Sons, Ltd. is a Heavy Civil Contractor focusing on TxDOT Road and Bridge Repair in business for 26 years.

    Her "Boots On The Ground" experience is shared with all of the Brokers at Beck-Reit making the team ideal to work with in the sale/purchase of property. DeLea specifically specializes in East Austin due to her 26 years of being immersed in the community - handles many off-market sales on both the Buyer and Seller side. A team of Brokers at Beck-Reit handle Leasing & Sales.

    Alma Maters: University of Texas at Austin / CTCAR

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    Agenda:

    6:45am - Coffee & Networking

    7:10am - Breakfast Buffet

    7:25am - Introductions & Announcements

    7:50am - Speaker Introduction

    8:20am - Q&A

    8:30am - Leave inspired or curious!

    • May 07, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    Allan Cole, Ph.D.
    Dean of University of Texas School of Social Work

    About the program and speaker:

    Dean Allan Cole leads The University of Texas School of Social Work with a unique perspective shaped by his background in philosophy, divinity and social work.

    Cole will address the critical importance of social workers at a time when the Texas Social Work Workforce Study projects severe shortages by 2030, especially in rural areas.

    As dean of the School of Social Work and deputy for medical humanities and technology at the Dell Medical School, Cole champions initiatives to help future social workers make a meaningful difference through innovative teaching, impactful scholarship and compassionate service. 

    After earning degrees from Davidson College, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Columbia University, Cole taught at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for more than a decade and served as dean before joining UT and the social work faculty in 2014. While at UT, President Hartzell appointed Cole deputy for societal challenges and opportunities in 2021, a position he held until being named dean of the School of Social Work in 2022. His scholarship includes 16 books … and counting.

    Eight years ago, Allan Cole added another area of expertise to his skill set when he was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease. This experience inspired him to become an education advocate for people affected by Parkinson’s. He developed the blog PDWise.com and two PBS documentary films, “The Only Day We Have” and “Empowered by Parkinson’s” — in addition to a number of books on living with and learning from the disease. 

    His leadership combines academic rigor with genuine compassion, preparing the next generation of changemakers to address complex social challenges with both expertise and heart.





    Agenda:

    6:45am - Coffee & Networking

    7:10am - Breakfast Buffet

    7:25am - Introductions & Announcements

    7:50am - Speaker Introduction

    8:20am - Q&A

    8:30am - Leave inspired or curious!

    • May 14, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    Laura Higgins, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Drinking Water Quality and Safety

    About the program and speaker:

    Section Manager for the Drinking Water Standards Section within the Water Supply Division at TCEQ. The 3 teams within the Drinking Water Standards Section include: Drinking Water Quality Team, Drinking Water Assessment Team, and Lead and Copper Monitoring Team.

    Learn more details soon!



    Agenda:

    6:45am - Coffee & Networking

    7:10am - Breakfast Buffet

    7:25am - Introductions & Announcements

    7:50am - Speaker Introduction

    8:20am - Q&A

    8:30am - Leave inspired or curious!

    • May 21, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    Food as Medicine: Bridging the Community-Wide Gap Between Medical Advice and Food


    Program Intro:

    Throughout central Texas and across the nation, Joi Chevalier and Lindsey Schoenfeld promote the concept that healthy food should be part of medical advice provided to clients, and access to that food should be readily available. In their work across community groups – from insurers to maternal health organizations – they are reaching underserved populations and medical providers in support of this movement.

    Joi Chevalier combines her technology background with culinary arts as Founder & CEO of The Cook’s Nook. The Cook’s Nook's mission is to be the leading developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant meals to address food insecurity and chronic disease. To do this, Joi designs programs that lead to improved health and economic outcomes by providing vulnerable populations access to quality nutrition with dignity and choice. Joi speaks regularly on ‘Food As Medicine’ including health equity in black, brown, and rural communities which is supported by Healthcare Program Sectors - Academic FIM studies, Hospital Systems, Benefit Providers and Payers.

    Lindsey Schoenfeld is a registered dietitian nutritionist, chef, and certified health and wellbeing coach. She is a culinary expert known for connecting clients through community, creativity, and optimism. Recognizing the gap between nutrition education and practical application early in her career, she earned a culinary arts program diploma and embarked on a path including school food service and a business to teach basic culinary nutrition-focused culinary skills to women and children moving from homelessness to independent lives. Lindsey also uses her culinary nutrition expertise to develop recipes, videos, curricula and wellness publications. She presents hands-on nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations across the US.


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