Fabiana M.

The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium collaboratively leverages resources to provide scholarships to Central Texas Hispanic students.

As an application reviewer I assessed a series of applications based on the organization's criteria for the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 scholarship applicants.

The Young Women’s Alliance (YWA) is a 501(c)(3) organization of women that empowers its members to develop personally and professionally through educational programs and opportunities to lead, network and serve.

As PR Co-chair for 2021-2022, I serve in a volunteer leadership position and built a comprehensive earned media strategy for the organization. With an emphasis on thought leadership, I generated approximately 171M media impressions by garnering press in Do512, Austin 360, KXAN… Show more

The Young Women’s Alliance (YWA) is a 501(c)(3) organization of women that empowers its members to develop personally and professionally through educational programs and opportunities to lead, network and serve.

As PR Co-chair for 2021-2022, I serve in a volunteer leadership position and built a comprehensive earned media strategy for the organization. With an emphasis on thought leadership, I generated approximately 171M media impressions by garnering press in Do512, Austin 360, KXAN, The Moontower Business Podcast and more. Show less

The Central Texas Food Bank works with food donors across the country, financial supporters and volunteers to fill unmet needs in Central Texas. This commitment from private, government and charitable partners has allowed the CTFB to bring nearly 54 million meals to the Central Texas community last year and into the hands of families and local nonprofits that turn to us for help.

Served as a warehouse volunteer where I sorted food and prepared boxes to be delivered to Central Texas… Show more

The Central Texas Food Bank works with food donors across the country, financial supporters and volunteers to fill unmet needs in Central Texas. This commitment from private, government and charitable partners has allowed the CTFB to bring nearly 54 million meals to the Central Texas community last year and into the hands of families and local nonprofits that turn to us for help.

Served as a warehouse volunteer where I sorted food and prepared boxes to be delivered to Central Texas Families in need. Show less

Austin Diaper Bank is dedicated to providing diapers to Central Texas families who need a clean, reliable supply of diapers for a healthy and comfortable quality of life.

Sorted through diaper donations and prepared them for the partner organizations that will be distributing them

The Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) is a professional organization whose members are dedicated to improving public education in Texas by:

➢ Promoting effective public relations practices
➢ Providing professional development for its members
➢ Improving communication between Texans and their public schools.

As a judge for the Star Awards, I reviewed 33 applications based on a number of criteria including: writing, clarity, etc.

DivInc is on a mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship. By staying laser-focused on building programs and infrastructure that remove barriers to entrepreneurship, DivInc enables underrepresented founders to build viable tech startups. They provide access to social and financial capital, education, mentorship, and vital networks through events, community initiatives and our core 12-week startup accelerator program.

I served as a check-in volunteer during… Show more

DivInc is on a mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship. By staying laser-focused on building programs and infrastructure that remove barriers to entrepreneurship, DivInc enables underrepresented founders to build viable tech startups. They provide access to social and financial capital, education, mentorship, and vital networks through events, community initiatives and our core 12-week startup accelerator program.

I served as a check-in volunteer during their 2022 Champions of Change Awards where I ensued that we were organized and were able to account for guests, VIPs, board members and award winners. Show less

The YWA scholarship program is a key component for the organization to give back to our community. By improving access to post-secondary attainment, we are a part of the systemic change needed to create a more equitable future for young women.

I reviewed scholarship applications to award as part of YWA's Future Women Leader's Fund.

The Young Women’s Alliance (YWA) is a 501(c)(3) organization of women that empowers its members to develop personally and professionally through educational programs and opportunities to lead, network and serve.

As the Senior External Communications Chair, I serve in a volunteer leadership position to guide YWA on it's external marketing efforts while counseling the PR, Community Outreach, and Recruitment Marketing chairs alongside the VP of Marketing on communications best practices.

Dating back to 1929, Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) is one of the largest and most diverse professional communications organizations in Austin.

Our membership includes more than 250 women (and a few men!) who believe that building a strong community of support for women in the industry benefits us all. Our members cover the full range of communications functions from journalism, marketing, public relations, content strategy, graphic design, internal communications, and… Show more

Dating back to 1929, Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) is one of the largest and most diverse professional communications organizations in Austin.

Our membership includes more than 250 women (and a few men!) who believe that building a strong community of support for women in the industry benefits us all. Our members cover the full range of communications functions from journalism, marketing, public relations, content strategy, graphic design, internal communications, and more.

As the VP of Development, I serve on the board of WCA and ensure that the organization nurtures its existing networks and continues to expand to new networks.

2023-2024 Board Season Accomplishments:
➢ Reworked our sponsorship structure to optimize the value add for both sponsors and WCA
➢ Designed, wrote, and created an organization one-pager to better showcase WCA to potential sponsors
➢ Nurtured relationships with organizations like ATX Women in Web 3, Latinas in Tech, and Las Ofrendas (Frida Friday ATX) to get the organization in front of new audiences.

2022-2023 Board Season Accomplishments:
➢ Raised a total of $1.7K for our annual Get Smart women's conference, selling out ALL sponsorship slots including our newly created Speaker Equity Sponsor, equating to a 112.5% growth from the previous year.
➢ Nurtured a partnership between WCA and the Young Women's Alliance (YWA) culminating in a collaborative happy hour which brought WCA to a newer and younger audience of potential members.
➢ Moderated a panel for WCA@Lunch programming around ways women professionals can support each other at work
➢ Secured top-tier items for our 50th Anniversary Banner Brunch silent auction from top-Austin brands like Hai Hospitality (Uchi) and Underclub
➢ Secured sponsorships for our 50th Anniversary Banner Brunch Show less

Girls Empowerment Network is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. At Girls Empowerment Network, we ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable.

Originally called The Ophelia Project, the Girls Empowerment Network was created in 1996 by 12 concerned mothers raising adolescent girls in Austin, Texas. These mothers met after reading Reviving Ophelia, a book by Dr. Mary Pipher, to address an increasing trend among middle school… Show more

Girls Empowerment Network is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. At Girls Empowerment Network, we ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable.

Originally called The Ophelia Project, the Girls Empowerment Network was created in 1996 by 12 concerned mothers raising adolescent girls in Austin, Texas. These mothers met after reading Reviving Ophelia, a book by Dr. Mary Pipher, to address an increasing trend among middle school aged girls – a systematic decline and sometimes permanent loss of self-esteem, the outcome of which can be devastating: epidemic levels of anorexia/bulimia, self-mutilation, depression, low academic achievement, teen pregnancy, and drug abuse.

We envision a world where all girls believe in their power. Show less

SXSW is an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas.

Throughout my high school career I volunteered a total of 80 hours per festival season serving as volunteer staff for activations like the Game Expo.

ALPFA is a national nonprofit organization created in 1972. This organization provides professional development workshops and career resources to its members. They provide members scholarships, career fairs, networking events and mentorship opportunities.

I did pro-bono public relations for ALPFA's National Convention which took place in San Antonio. I secured event placements in the San Antonio Current, MySA, and San Antonio Magazine leading to approx. 3M unique monthly visitors.

The Austin Diaper Bank provides diapers and wipes to over 35,000 Central Texas families who struggle to afford diapers each month for their babies and children.

I did pro-bono PR for the 2023 Austin Diaper Bash securing placement in Austin Woman Magazine.

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the world’s most prominent organization dedicated to the professional development and advocacy of PR and communication practitioners. Join us every month to hear from industry experts, network with your peers and share best practices.

The Austin Chapter of PRSA is a dynamic group of public relations professionals dedicated to the advancement of the profession of communications. Our members benefit from a wealth of educational… Show more

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the world’s most prominent organization dedicated to the professional development and advocacy of PR and communication practitioners. Join us every month to hear from industry experts, network with your peers and share best practices.

The Austin Chapter of PRSA is a dynamic group of public relations professionals dedicated to the advancement of the profession of communications. Our members benefit from a wealth of educational information, professional services and networking opportunities locally, regionally and nationally. Whether employed in technology, government, corporate, agency, not-for-profit or other industries, PRSA Austin Chapter provides access to helpful resources for seasoned executives, mid-career managers and those who are new to the profession.

As the ethics director I:

➢ Promotes the PRSA code of ethics throughout the year, especially in September which is ethics month
➢ Serve as a chapter resource on ethics Show less

The HCU Women in Leadership Program is designed by industry experts for professionals seeking expert advice, strategies and practical tools. From your initial Personal Leadership assessment, to team building, negotiation strategies, communications, organizational culture and more, be ready to roll-up your sleeves and apply new skills in this hands-on, interactive course. ​

As a board member I support in:

1. Preserving and enhancing the reputation and quality of the program… Show more

The HCU Women in Leadership Program is designed by industry experts for professionals seeking expert advice, strategies and practical tools. From your initial Personal Leadership assessment, to team building, negotiation strategies, communications, organizational culture and more, be ready to roll-up your sleeves and apply new skills in this hands-on, interactive course. ​

As a board member I support in:

1. Preserving and enhancing the reputation and quality of the program through strategic review of our credit and noncredit offerings to the community, as well as helping to build our value to the business community.

2. Offering expert guidance to our faculty and students through occasional classroom visits, forums and conferences, and input on our programs.

3. Promoting the program’s goal of linking industry with academia to help ensure that our work is relevant and benefits the business community. Show less