Austin Combs

Background

About Austin Combs

I am an energetic and personable professional with experience in government and nonprofit operations, as well as public policy and legislative research. Recognized for driving impactful programming and event logistics, as well as crafting compelling content for policy briefs and talking points, I have a proven history of advocating for under-served individuals and communities throughout my career. Professional focal points include program coordination, campaign management, communications strategy, legislative affairs, policy research, event logistics, fundraising, and grant writing. Delivering superior performance in these areas requires utilization of my effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management, multitasking, and creative problem solving. In my current role as an Associate with the Urban Land Institute of Atlanta, I create policy briefs and talking points for the Executive Director and District Council Leadership. I also manage correspondence and edit and publish blogs, e-blasts, and monthly newsletters. Some of my accomplishments include handling logistics for the multi-day Southeast Coastal Development Forum, drafting a successful grant proposal for the Housing Innovation Summit, and working with the DEI and Young Leaders Committees to oversee programs with budgets of up to Colleagues describe me as a driven and down-to-earth, with a passion for expansions of the arts, affordable housing, healthcare, public education, and environmental conservation.