Michael Austin, Technical Assistance Consultant

Michael Austin joined ECIC in 2021 as a Technical Assistance Consultant for the Equity and Leadership team. 

Through his work, Michael seeks to increase access to the experiences needed for the optimal development of children and families. “It is through that goal that my work centers and uplifts family and parent voices.”  

Michael has had the privilege of supporting parent leaders nationally by coordinating Parent Leadership Conferences, hosting parent training and learning opportunities, and capturing the voices of parents and families through research projects, focus groups, and interviews.    

At a macro level, Michael’s work supports organizations and initiatives to build capacity to better serve, incorporate, and uplift parent voices.