Lunch for LifeWorks 2025 Program

WELCOME THE LUNCH FOR

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CHAIRED BY KERRI LANG The Junior League of Austin 5330 Bluffstone Ln

PROGRAM

WELCOME Kerri Lang, LifeWorks Board Member

1,020 REASONS WHY Liz Schoenfeld, Ph.D., LifeWorks CEO

FEATURED VIDEO Sharing the story of Kiera, a former client pursuing a life she loves for herself and her family

GUEST SPEAKER Serena, Former Client

WHY LIFEWORKS Trey Salinas, Board Vice Chair

CLOSING REMARKS Lisa Richardson, LifeWorks Board Chair

LifeWorksAustin.org/Lunch2025

LIFEWORKS MISSION Solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services.

Finding Her Reason Why Today's featured story highlights Kiera, a determined mother with big dreams who fought to keep a stable home for herself and her daughter. With rising costs and little support, she was on the verge of losing everything.

Through LifeWorks, she found the resources and stability she needed to move forward.

Her strength and perseverance helped her build a new path for herself and her daughter.

Redefining Her Path Today's guest speaker is Serena, who has faced isolation and hardship but never stopped moving forward. After experiencing homelessness in high school, she found community and support, embraced new opportunities, and is continuing to discover herself. Her story is a powerful reminder that while our past shapes us, it doesn’t define us.

2025 LifeWorks Board of Governors Executive Committee

Sara Canaday Glenn Neland Angela Pringle Ashley Thomas Danielle Laing Waliyaya

Lisa Richardson Chair

Trey Salinas Vice-Chair

Kyle Ali Immediate Past Chair

Alan Hansford Treasurer

Kelly McDonald Secretary

Mary Beth Jester Assistant Secretary

At-Large Members

Members

Chris Aguilar Crystal Barone Eddie Blackwell Albert Castro C.K. Chin Kacie Crowe Lisa Dow

Rachel Green Clyde Haynes David Kirchhoff Kaye Knox Kerri Lang Katrina Austria Marrero Sam Newman Sarah Prescott Llyas Salahud-din Lea Sims Melinda Twomey Ana Moreno VanDiver Greg Varnell Liz Schoenfeld Chief Executive Officer

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