With over 15 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, Austin serves a Strategic Partnership Advisor at State Policy Network, where he focuses on building meaningful relationships with donors and potential supporters. In his role, Austin shares SPN’s successes in advancing innovative free-market policies across the country, while connecting donors with opportunities to amplify their impact.

Previously, he served as Director of Development at The James Madison Institute, SPN’s Florida-based think tank affiliate. Austin holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management from Troy University. He lives in Tallahassee, FL, with his wife and daughter.