Austin City Council

Mayor

The City Hall building in Austin, Texas

Staff Directory

Contact Mayor Watson's staff using the following information:

Event Invitations:

If you have an event invitation for Mayor Watson, please email: Tiegan.Bradley@austintexas.gov

International Relations:

For requests related to international relations, please contact: international.relations@austintexas.gov

Mayor's Staff:

Chief of Staff - Max Lars

  • Manages Council Meetings and Council Affairs, Human Resources, Internships, Intergovernmental Affairs, Building Services
  • Public Safety
  • 512-978-2100
  • Email Max

Senior Policy Advisor - Louisa Brinsmade

  • Public Health, Homelessness, Austin Energy, Austin Water, Budget
  • Email Louisa

Senior Policy Advisor  - Stella Deshotel

  • Transportation, Airport, Watershed, Project Connect, Animals
  • Email Stella

Communications Director - Rebecca Szeto

Policy Advisor- Alexis Garcia

  • Housing & Planning, Zoning, Development Services, PARD, Arts & Culture, Library, Equity & Inclusion
  • LGBTQ Community Liaison
  • Email Alexis

Policy Advisor- Jasmine Stoughton

  • GenATX, Childcare, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Downtown, Convention Center, Climate
  • Email Jasmine

Director of Community Engagement- Philip Dulin

  • Homelessness, Boards and Commissions, Proclamations & Constituent Issues, Internships
  • Email Philip

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