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Rebecca Robinson, Executive Director
Ever since she glued google eyes on painted rocks to sell door to door when she was seven, Rebecca has been raising money for charity. She completed her graduate work at American University in Washington DC in political communications and her undergraduate at Hanover College. Her work experience includes writing and research for a senior Congressman on Capital Hill, then moving to Texas state government and also speechwriting for political candidates. Prior to joining the Foundation, she helped launch and manage the Austin Heart Foundation.
Guilty Food Pleasure – Cotton Candy at the Round Rock Express
Favorite dish – Pizza King pepperoni pizza from Muncie, Indiana, chocolate pie from Woodland in Austin.
Favorite vino – Most all ports.
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 Sarah Murray, Event Director
Sarah went from one extreme climate to another when she graduated from Syracuse University in New York’s snow belt and drove (sans air conditioning) to Austin in 2005. As the Event Director, she is responsible for planning and executing the Foundation’s major wine and food events, as well as helping to coordinate the Foundation Academy wine education series. She also utilizes her media and writing background to edit the Foundation’s quarterly Plate & Vine newsletter. Sarah loves Austin’s foodie scene and enjoys interacting with Central Texas chefs and winemakers.
Guilty Food Pleasure – Everything Bagels
Favorite Restaurant – Austin Farmers’ Market
Best Wine + Food Pairing – Champagne and potato chips!
Favorite Vino - Frank Family Vineyards 2006 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
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 Donaji Lira, Auction Director
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Donaji arrived at the Foundation with a diverse background and wealth of experience. Her mosaic background includes Marketing roles in the high-tech industry to owning and operating her own concierge business and working in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Her role prior to the Foundation was Marketing and Membership Director for El Rey, a barber, spa and club for men. In addition to her professional activities, Lira has also been a tireless volunteer in the community. She has held several leadership positions serving as Chairperson for several large-scale events. An avid wine and food enthusiast, Lira accepted an invitation to join the Rare and Fine Wine Auction committee in 2003 and served on the Advisory Board for a number of years.
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