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About Rally

Rally Austin is a real estate nonprofit formed to facilitate development projects that foster equitable and inclusive economic growth. Our team is united under our values of strategic collaboration, empowerment through professional support, responsiveness and flexibility, and trust and integrity.

Our Mission

Rally Austin drives inclusive growth by stewarding public and private real estate assets to deliver meaningful community benefits and create equitable economic opportunities across Austin. We connect vision with action to build a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive city for all.

Our Vision

To create a culturally resilient and economically integrated Austin where diverse communities can thrive and prosper without risk of displacement.

Commitment to Equity

Rally Austin is committed to closing the racial wealth gap by centering historically marginalized communities in our work, holding our collaborators and ourselves accountable to build an equitable and inclusive Austin.

Who We Serve

Rally Austin serves the people and communities of Austin by leading inclusive, community-driven economic development projects. We work with public, private, and nonprofit partners to support local businesses, expand access to resources, and ensure economic opportunities reach historically underserved neighborhoods. Our focus is on building a more equitable, vibrant Austin—one project, one partnership at a time.

Our Team

Meet the people doing the work behind the scenes to help move Austin forward. With deep roots in Austin and a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and innovation, our staff brings together diverse experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. We partner with residents, community leaders, and organizations across the city to turn bold ideas into tangible progress.

Theresa Alvarez

President & CEO

David Colligan

Chief Operations Officer

Mitchell O’Boyle

Accountant & Finance Manager

Lex Miller

Director of Real Estate

Jordan T. McBride

Senior Manager of Capital Projects

Nashel Kapeta

Real Estate Intern

Meghan Wells

City of Austin Liaison

Our Board

Rally Austin’s board brings together leaders from across Austin’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors who share a deep commitment to equitable growth and community-driven development. With a wide range of expertise, they guide our mission, ensure accountability, and help us shape strategies that deliver lasting value for all Austinites.

Aaron DeLao

Board Secretary; Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee

Brad Stein

Board Member

Bradford Patterson

Vice Chair; Chair of Real Estate Committee

Davon Barbour

Board Member

Deisy Jaimes

Board Member

Deletta Dean

Board Member

Emmett S. Beliveau

Chair

Fei Dai

Board Member

Garrett Groves

Board Member

Genesis Gavino

Board Member

Jeremy Martin

Board Treasurer; Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee

Sharmila Mukherjee, AICP

Board Member

Tam Hawkins

Board Member

Our Contributors and Partners

Careers with Rally

Interested in opportunities to work with us towards a future where place matters, people belong, and prosperity is shared?