Downtown Austin Alliance
WHEN: Thursday October 16, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:00 pm
WHERE: Austin State Hospital
Vanessa Olson
Downtown Austin Alliance Vice President, Communication + Marketing
Introduced by: Lion Scott Hendrix
About our Speaker:
Vanessa directs the external communication and marketing efforts of the Downtown Austin Alliance. Since joining the organization in 2017, Vanessa has contributed significantly to key projects, including the community’s Downtown Vision, two strategic plans, and managing the successful 10-year authorization of the Downtown PID. Vanessa has worked to realize the Downtown Vision through co-creation of the organization’s educational events and reports, including the annual Future of Downtown event annual State of Downtown report.
Prior to joining the team, Vanessa spent two years with the Seton Healthcare Family as a project manager. Before moving to Austin, Vanessa spent five years in management and political consulting, focusing on organizational development and grassroots lobbying.
Vanessa’s favorite activities to enjoy downtown are ACL Live shows at the Moody Theatre, walks around Lady Bird Lake and trying the many culinary delights downtown has to discover.
Lunch is available for $15.00 Please register so we know how much to order.
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Assorted sandwiches: Turkey & Gruyere; Turkey & Provolone; Roast Beef and Swiss; Smoked Ham & Swiss; Curried Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad
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Sandwich with Gluten Free Bread (Turkey & Provolone and/or Smoked Ham & Swiss).
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Chef Salad with ham & turkey or Greek Salad (vegetarian)
All sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato. Mustard and mayo on the side.
Please register by 5 p.m. on Tuesday
We order meals based on your reservations and must pay for them even if you do not show up.
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please call 512-441-1555.
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