ELIZA MAY, SENIOR STRATEGIC CONSULTANT & COLLABORATOR

Eliza May, M.S.S.W, LMSW, is a mission centered professional who has dedicated herself to the Austin Hispanic community, state government and nonprofit organizations.  A recent retiree from the Susan G. Komen organization, she was honored to served on the Komen Leadership Council advocating for health equity in underinsured and uninsured communities.

Eliza brings state government expertise having served in various executive capacities, from legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives to executive director roles to two state regulatory state agencies.  Her  expertise has assisted  the Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) Board of Directors during the past four years where she has served as a trustee and has  developed membership strategies.

A former President and CEO for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC), Eliza led the Chamber organization to national status.  A natural collaborator, strategist and  leader, she  received national and regional awards from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  A sought-after business resource and advocate for Latinos across Central Texas and the state, Eliza advocated successfully for improvements in procurement practices with state and local governments.  Selected by her peers, she Chaired the  City of Austin’s minority and small business advisory board for a record eight years. Eliza is a  founding member of  Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin, (HABLA) forum and serves on the accompanying PAC. Trusting Eliza’s leadership, Mayor Kirk Watson recently appointed her to serve on the city’s Hispanic-Latino Quality of Life Commission.

Eliza’s service on many nonprofits’ boards, city commissions and volunteer efforts in the Austin community has availed her to a large and diverse network of community and thought leaders.

Eliza and her husband, Trace Kelly, have been married over 20 years and travel extensively.  This travel experience brings new concepts on problem solving and civic engagement to the team of Saldaña Public Relations.