ATA names new executive director

Sarah Ortiz Shields is the new executive director of Austin Tech Alliance, the local nonprofit aimed at boosting civic engagement in Austin’s tech community. Shields has been serving as director on an interim basis since November 2018, and has experience as a program manager, managing technology and startup teams at the city and in the private sector. “I am honored to serve as the executive director of Austin Tech Alliance, and I look forward to working with our board, members and volunteers to continue raising awareness of civics in Austin’s tech community,” she said. ATA will be celebrating its third anniversary on Oct. 23. Tickets are available for purchase here.