Since becoming CEO in 2022, Kristin has rebranded ECPR, expanded the full-time team and client list, solidified the agency’s core values, started a philanthropy committee, and earned certification as a Woman-Owned Business with the City of Austin.

Marcum is a graduate of Leadership Austin, a former Austin Area Research Organization (AARO) McBee Fellow, an AARO member and a 2016 Austin Under 40 finalist. Marcum serves the following organizations as a member of the board of directors: Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Ed Fund (in support of Austin ISD), Leadership Austin, and United Way for Greater Austin, for which she is chair-elect. She is also a member of the Texas Business Leadership Council.

Deanne currently serves as the Co-VP of Programs for WCA and has volunteered for Freelance Austin and several other committees.

Inspired by her grandmother, Jo Caldwell Meyer, who was a passionate and active member of Women Communicators of Austin, Deanne joined the organization to connect with other freelancers. Jo always spoke fondly of the wonderful experiences and opportunities the organization provided, motivating Deanne to volunteer and contribute to the community herself.

Michel currently serves as President-Elect of WCA. She brought her strategic planning expertise to her board service and has led our organization to dream bigger dreams AND figure out how to achieve those dreams. Michel conducted a compensation survey this year and created valuable resources to help our members get paid what we are worth.