AUSTIN, TEXAS — The LBJ Women’s Campaign School and the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin are proud to announce Hope Osborn as the next Executive Director of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School. Osborn brings extensive experience in public policy, government affairs, and nonprofit leadership, along with a longstanding commitment to advancing women in political leadership.
“The LBJ Women’s Campaign School is a cornerstone of the university’s commitment to public service and leadership,” said Dean DeShazo. “With her strong background in leadership development and organizational strategy, I am confident Hope will ensure the school continues to grow, adapt, and support candidates effectively across the country.”
As Executive Director, Osborn will lead the strategic direction of the Women’s Campaign School, continuing its mission to train and equip women in politics to become effective change-makers and leaders in the political arena.
“Hope’s leadership, experience, and vision make her an exceptional fit for the role,” said incoming Board President Jenifer Sarver. “We are excited for this new chapter for the Women’s Campaign School and look forward to working with Hope to prepare the next generation of political leaders.”
Hope Osborn is a recent graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School, where she earned her Master of Public Administration as a Gleitsman Leadership Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership. She previously served as Director of Government Affairs for the data-driven nonprofit Texas 2036. Throughout her career in and around the Texas Capitol, Osborn has worked in both chambers and with both parties, and in the Government Relations division of the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
Osborn has a long history of Board and community service, from a member of the Leadership Team at the Girls Advocacy League, as a Woman of Courage through the Children Advocacy Centers of Texas, a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Travis County, multiple Vice President roles at the Young Women's Alliance, a Board Member of the Travis County Child Protective Services Board, and as an alumnus of Leadership Austin – Emerge.
She currently serves on the boards of the Women’s Intergenerational Network and the Pink Granite Foundation, which she co-founded to provide networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for women working in Texas politics. Osborn graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin, where she majored in Government and Middle Eastern Studies.
“It is an honor to be joining the LBJ Women’s Campaign School as Executive Director,” said Hope Osborn. “I look forward to building upon the School’s already powerful legacy to empower women on the campaign trail with the tools they need to run, lead, and win.”
Applications are currently open for the upcoming cohort of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School. For more information about the LBJ Women’s Campaign School and how to apply, visit https://lbjwcs.lbj.utexas.edu/.
ABOUT THE LBJ WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN SCHOOL
The LBJ Women's Campaign School supports women in politics by training and empowering change-makers to lead in the political arena. We provide practical skills and high-level insights to build confidence in those interested in running for office, managing a campaign or supporting women candidates at all levels. We work to ensure all voices are heard, which unlocks the best public policy solutions and strengthens our democracy. Through training, mentorship, and networking, we encourage collaboration across differences, and provide the political "know-how" to change the world.
ABOUT THE LYNDON B. JOHNSON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation's premier public policy schools, uniquely positioned within a top-tier research university, the state capital and one of America's most innovative cities. Founded in 1970 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to expand access to the halls of power, the school offers a range of nationally ranked degree programs that prepare students to take on society's most pressing challenges. The LBJ School also provides career development and leadership training to emerging policy leaders and operates numerous research centers that develop solutions to complex local, state, national and global challenges.
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