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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.

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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.

President & CEO
Chief Operations Officer
Director of Real Estate
Senior Manager of Capital Projects
Real Estate Intern
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 Vice-Chair; Chair of Governance Committee

Bradford Patterson

Chair; Chair of ExecutiveCommittee

Britney Box Hartle

Board Member

Davon Barbour

Board Member

Deisy Jaimes

Board Member

Deletta Dean

Board Member

Emmett S. Beliveau

Immediate Past Chair; Member of Executive Committee

Fei Dai

Executive Committee Member; Chair of Real Estate Commitee

Garrett Groves

Secretary; Chair of Strategic Planning Committee

Genesis Gavino

Board and Executive Committee Member

James Valadez

Board Member

Mandy De Mayo

Board Member

Michael “Mac” Cummins

Board Member

Nadia Barrera-Ramirez

Board Member

Nhat Ho

Board Member

Sara Vanderbeek

Board Member

Tam Hawkins

Treasurer; Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee

Our Contributors and Partners

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Careers with Rally

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