Each year the Future Forum hosts a discussion on “Women in Leadership,” a series which has explored a variety of topics including building diverse and inclusive teams; the competing professional and personal demands women may face; women in government, featuring a conversation with Madeleine Albright; the historic mobilization of women in politics the last election cycle; and the next generation of changemakers.

This year, the Future Forum honored Domestic Violence Awareness month by focusing on the women leading this important work in Austin. On Monday, October 30, members heard about the issues they most often face and to dispel some common misunderstandings around domestic violence and survivorship.

Speakers:

Bronwyn Blake, Vice President of Legal Services, Texas Advocacy Project

Krista Del Gallo, Legislative Director, Texas Council on Family Violence

Zahra Shakur Jamal, Director of Prevention, Outreach, and Community Education, Asian Family Support Services of Austin

Dr. Leila Wood, Director of Evaluation, the Center for Violence Prevention at the School of Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch

Moderator: Leslie Rangel, News Anchor, FOX 7