{"id":269,"date":"2025-08-18T17:03:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T17:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/?page_id=269"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:36:36","slug":"members-and-commitments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/cohort-1-2024-25\/members-and-commitments\/","title":{"rendered":"Members and Commitments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Leadership Promise\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P6AO_Mpb7xM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29629_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ana-Rummer-ca-001_scr-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29629_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ana-Rummer-ca-001_scr-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29629_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ana-Rummer-ca-001_scr-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29629_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ana-Rummer-ca-001_scr-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ana Rummer<br>Commitment: Strengths-Based<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops for Booking: <\/strong><br>Curiosity Curve Workshop<br>Leading Through Strengths Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe people do their best work when they feel known for what makes them unique.<br>Therefore, I commit to leading with a strengths-based lens by creating space for people to grow in the direction of their gifts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/G7Dof1VEXuLiwoLH9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/G7Dof1VEXuLiwoLH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29630_20250722-HLC-CLI-Aziz-Hussaini-ca-003_scr-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29630_20250722-HLC-CLI-Aziz-Hussaini-ca-003_scr-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29630_20250722-HLC-CLI-Aziz-Hussaini-ca-003_scr-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29630_20250722-HLC-CLI-Aziz-Hussaini-ca-003_scr-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aziz Hussaini<br>Commitment: Empowered Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe in empowering our teams to show up as their best selves every day, and I commit to doing the same.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/K6uXbjHTRtzs4oMb9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/G7Dof1VEXuLiwoLH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29631_20250724-HLC-CLI-Brandon-Whatley-ca-007_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29631_20250724-HLC-CLI-Brandon-Whatley-ca-007_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29631_20250724-HLC-CLI-Brandon-Whatley-ca-007_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29631_20250724-HLC-CLI-Brandon-Whatley-ca-007_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brandon Whatley<br>Commitment: Authentic Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops for Booking: <\/strong><br>Difficult conversations\/taking and providing feedback=Kindness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe in privileging authentic relationships with each other and our frontline colleagues who serve our students, and I commit to active listening, seeking solutions, and acting under the principles of impact, scalability, and simplicity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1IS3RzUYNAEfI5b75WHbUh3GNVt48TMFi9TbJy7eIxxA\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1IS3RzUYNAEfI5b75WHbUh3GNVt48TMFi9TbJy7eIxxA\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\">Office Hours and Campuses<\/a><br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bwhatley@austincc.edu\">bwhatley@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29632_20250722-HLC-CLI-David-Borden-ca-002_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29632_20250722-HLC-CLI-David-Borden-ca-002_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29632_20250722-HLC-CLI-David-Borden-ca-002_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29632_20250722-HLC-CLI-David-Borden-ca-002_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David Borden<br>Commitment: Seek to Understand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops for Booking: <\/strong><br>Seeking to understand. Operational Efficiency = Love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe that we should not jump to conclusions, so I commit to seeking to understand instead of making assumptions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> Tues: 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dborden@austincc.edu\">dborden@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29633_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dewi-Anthony-ca-012_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29633_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dewi-Anthony-ca-012_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29633_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dewi-Anthony-ca-012_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29633_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dewi-Anthony-ca-012_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dewi Antony<br>Commitment: Growth Mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe growth is essential to progress, and I commit to fostering an environment that promotes learning, embraces feedback, and drives meaningful innovation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours<\/strong>: Thurs: 3 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. <br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dantony@austincc.edu\">dantony@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29634_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dorado-Kinney-ca-003_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29634_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dorado-Kinney-ca-003_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29634_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dorado-Kinney-ca-003_scr-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29634_20250722-HLC-CLI-Dorado-Kinney-ca-003_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dorado Kinney<br>Commitment: Honest Conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe that honest conversations are healthy and I commit to building relationships via authentic communication.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> Tues: 9 a.m. -11 a.m. or by appointment<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dkinney@austincc.edu\">dkinney@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29635_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elizabeth-Knight-ca-009_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29635_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elizabeth-Knight-ca-009_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29635_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elizabeth-Knight-ca-009_scr-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29635_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elizabeth-Knight-ca-009_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beth Knight<br>Commitment: Collaboration in Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops for Booking:<\/strong> <br>Working Collaboratively<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe that meaningful growth happens in community through shared reflection and dialogue, and I commit to leading through collaboration by listening deeply, centering collective wisdom, and nurturing relationships that sustain and evolve our work &#8211; all in service to our students.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1IS3RzUYNAEfI5b75WHbUh3GNVt48TMFi9TbJy7eIxxA\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1IS3RzUYNAEfI5b75WHbUh3GNVt48TMFi9TbJy7eIxxA\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\">Office Hours and Campuses<\/a><br><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:elizabeth.knight@austincc.edu\">elizabeth.knight@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS19443_20220816-HLC-Jason-Marshall-ca-031_lpr1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS19443_20220816-HLC-Jason-Marshall-ca-031_lpr1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS19443_20220816-HLC-Jason-Marshall-ca-031_lpr1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS19443_20220816-HLC-Jason-Marshall-ca-031_lpr1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jason Marshall<br>Commitment: Building Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe the relationships we have built over the past year will help us build a better college. I commit to maintaining those relationships and working toward building a better ACC.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dantony@austincc.edu\">dantony@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29636_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elma-Benavides-ca-005_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29636_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elma-Benavides-ca-005_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29636_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elma-Benavides-ca-005_scr-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29636_20250722-HLC-CLI-Elma-Benavides-ca-005_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elma Benavides<br>Commitment: Active Listening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops for Booking:<\/strong><br>Active listening. Difficult conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe love begins with truly hearing one another, and that active, undivided listening builds the trust and mutual respect needed for students and colleagues to thrive. I commit to creating space and time for voices to be heard, understood, and considered\u2014because connection, not control, leads us to our North Star.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> First Monday of each month, starting on October 6 , 4 p.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<br><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:elma.benavides@austincc.edu\">elma.benavides@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29637_20250722-HLC-CLI-Erasmus-Addae-ca-014_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29637_20250722-HLC-CLI-Erasmus-Addae-ca-014_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29637_20250722-HLC-CLI-Erasmus-Addae-ca-014_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29637_20250722-HLC-CLI-Erasmus-Addae-ca-014_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erasmus Addae<br>Commitment: Vulnerability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I commit to leading with authenticity, balancing strength with vulnerability to build trust, inspire growth, and serve with purpose.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1IS3RzUYNAEfI5b75WHbUh3GNVt48TMFi9TbJy7eIxxA\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1IS3RzUYNAEfI5b75WHbUh3GNVt48TMFi9TbJy7eIxxA\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\">Office Hours and Campuses<\/a><br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:erasmus.addae@austincc.edu\">erasmus.addae@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29644_20250722-HLC-CLI-Willie-Martinez-ca-001_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29644_20250722-HLC-CLI-Willie-Martinez-ca-001_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29644_20250722-HLC-CLI-Willie-Martinez-ca-001_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29644_20250722-HLC-CLI-Willie-Martinez-ca-001_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Willie Martinez<br>Commitment: Compassionate Responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I believe that higher education is a powerful force for breaking cycles of intergenerational poverty and unlocking upward social mobility. I commit to building a culture that unites collaboration with courage, innovation with inclusion, and accountability with compassion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> Tues: 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/xTAnToK2LkWkLfRZ8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/xTAnToK2LkWkLfRZ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29638_20250722-HLC-CLI-Jessica-Vess-ca-023_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29638_20250722-HLC-CLI-Jessica-Vess-ca-023_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29638_20250722-HLC-CLI-Jessica-Vess-ca-023_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29638_20250722-HLC-CLI-Jessica-Vess-ca-023_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jessica Vess<br>Commitment: Accountability &amp; 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Will meet you where you\u2019d like\ud83d\udc9c&#8221;<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:nalmasy@austincc.edu\">nalmasy@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29642_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ruth-Reinhart-ca-009_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29642_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ruth-Reinhart-ca-009_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29642_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ruth-Reinhart-ca-009_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29642_20250722-HLC-CLI-Ruth-Reinhart-ca-009_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ruth Reinhart<br>Commitment: Community &amp; Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops for Booking:<\/strong><br>Listening, learning, and leading with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I commit to building an inclusive environment that centers student needs and honors the voices of those we serve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AY26 Office Hours:<\/strong> Tues: 3 p.m. &#8211; 5p.m.<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:rreinhar@austincc.edu\">rreinhar@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29643_20250722-HLC-CLI-Susan-Warner-Sanchez-ca-006_scr-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29643_20250722-HLC-CLI-Susan-Warner-Sanchez-ca-006_scr-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29643_20250722-HLC-CLI-Susan-Warner-Sanchez-ca-006_scr-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/chancellors-leadership-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/RS29643_20250722-HLC-CLI-Susan-Warner-Sanchez-ca-006_scr.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Susy Warner-Sanchez<br>Commitment: Purpose &amp; 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