Events

Regular monthly board meeting after the regular meeting at DK Maria's.

Erin Schumacher is a communications professional and public policy specialist serving as the Supervisor of Communications at the Texas School for the Deaf. A proud University of Texas at Austin alum, Erin brings a strong background in legislative affairs, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement across state government and higher education.

Prior to joining the Texas School for the Deaf, Erin served as a Program Manager at the Moritz Center for Societal Impact and Office of Governmental Affairs and Initiatives at UT Austin, where she directed legislative and policy initiatives, managed program operations, and coordinated with policymakers, researchers, and community partners to advance higher education and workforce development priorities. She has also held key roles in the Texas House of Representatives, where she specialized in policy analysis, communications strategy, and public engagement.

Erin has studied American Sign Language for over eight years. She is deeply committed to Deaf education and passionate about ensuring accessible, inclusive communication that empowers students, families, and the broader Deaf community.

In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking, hiking, and staying engaged in local public policy.

Rosa received her BFA in Printmaking and Art History from Syracuse University in 2011 and her MS in Historic Preservation from UT Austin in 2019.

After launching her career in architectural history as a Preservation Austin volunteer in 2016, Rosa is delighted to return to the organization as Program Manager. Prior to her move back to Texas, Rosa was a preservation consultant in Los Angeles where she specialized in historic resource surveys. 

She has many years of experience working in Austin restaurants and now particularly revels in cheerful happy hours in historic spaces. She seeks to engage Austinites in preservation programs that are progressive, sustainable, and joyful.

Don't forget the World's Largest Polio Walk on Oct. 24 at 10 AM. We are meeting at the parking lot of Doc's Backyard in Sunset Valley. It is a short level walk. Get your purple polio t-shirt here 

 https://clubswagstore.com/product/worlds-largest-polio-walk-t-shirt/

Regular board meeting.

Work in Honduras with wheelchairs and medical equipment

Pies for Polio event Thursday October 19 at BJ Brewhouse in Sunset Valley 6-8 PM. It's a pie raffle, not a pie-in-the-face event. Bring a pie, homemade or store-bought, to add. There will be pies and gift certificates and other things to be raffled. And a homemade basbusa made by Linda's niece Alaa.

BJ's address in Sunset Valley:. 5207 Brodie Lane #300, Austin, TX 78745

Regular monthly board meeting.

Regular monthly board meeting.

Regular monthly board meeting.

Regular monthly board meeting.