Joy Casnovsky

Chief Mission Officer @Austin Parks Foundation

Austin, TX, US

Guide the strategy and implementation of APF’s programs and ensure alignment with community needs as well as APF’s mission and core values. Provide leadership and coaching to the growing program team.•Oversee APF’s Adopt a Park and volunteer initiatives, representing 100+ Park Adopter groups and annual volunteers •Work collaboratively with development and communications team to steward foundation relationships and individual donors•Lead organization\'s community-initiated park investments, including the Austin City Limits Music Festival Grants Program•Direct APF’s Government relations and advocacy initiatives, including grassroots and direct lobbying efforts, to support Austin’s underfunded park system•Represent organization, and build relationships with city leadership, community partners and neighborhood leaders•Develop new partnerships to expand funding for park development and improvements•Provide financial oversight for program and advocacy budgets

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor's degree

The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs

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