Austin, Texas, is working to implement economic resilience strategies that address longstanding disparities in access to opportunity and small business support across its communities. FUSE Executive Fellow Sandy Eapen will help the city pilot and scale these strategies by coordinating cross-sector efforts and developing tools for long-term implementation and sustainability. Ultimately, this will help Austin strengthen economic mobility, expand access to services, and foster a more inclusive and resilient local economy.
Starting in October 2025, Eapen will work with the City of Austin, community organizations, and other key stakeholders to implement and expand economic resilience strategies identified through the Economic Resilience Lab (ERL).
