Lupe Morin

Summary of Experience – Thirty five years of public service in local and state governmental entities. Served in managerial and executive level positions for over 25 years in social service departments serving the needs of homeless, medical and housing needs of families with low incomes. Her strongest skills are in the areas of leadership, community empowerment, consensus building, administration and fund development. Her accomplishments include serving as a charter member of programs and organizations, serving in leadership roles in purchasing properties for health and human services, implementing diversity programs, spearheading programs for the homeless and day labor sites and leading the efforts to implement cultural celebrations in the workplace. Has served as a volunteer in many service organizations in leadership positions and providing direct services in the community. Currently serving as a mentor, advisor, consultant and providing referrals as needed to our youth, leaders in training and other community entities.

Summary of Background- Is the first to graduate from High School and the first to receive a college degree in her family of 13 children. She has two sons Mario and Marcos and her daughter in laws are Becky and Amanda. She has been married to Joe Morin for 38 years. Lupe retired from the City of Austin after 25 years of public service and continues to work and serve her community in a variety of capacities. She loves to garden, spend time with her friends, dance and her family is her most valuable asset.

Experience

2009-2011 – Executive Director, Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Manage a state wide nonprofit organization with Chapters in the State of Texas. Handle organization’s fund development, manage and organize statewide training conference and serves as the offices’ single point of contact for corporate sponsors.

2001-2005 – Deputy Director, City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development -Served on the City Manager’s Executive Team and managed administrative and financial affairs/funding from the City of Austin and U.S. Department of Housing.

1991-2000 – Assistant Director of Administrative Services, City of Austin Health and Human Services – Served on the City Manager’s Executive Team and managed the administrative divisions which included Strategic Planning, Finances, Human Resources, Facility Management and Information Systems.

1984-1991 – Human Resources Manager, Austin Police Department – Managed the personnel matters for the Civilian and Civil
Service employees. Handled community outreach programs, employee recruitment and retention programs, coordinated with Internal Affairs on employee matters and handled the recognition programs for all employees.

1979-1984 – Personnel Specialist, City of Denton, Texas

1974-1979 – Coordinator of Student Academic Affairs – University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Education

Texas Woman’s University- Completed 30 hours of Graduate Studies in Counseling and Guidance
University of Texas – Completed post graduate course work in Counseling and Guidance
Texas State University, San Marcos – Completed post graduate work in Education – Received Teaching Certificate at Secondary Level in History -1974
Texas State University – San Marcos – Received Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology -1973

Civic Engagement

Appointed by Councilmember Mike Martinez to serve on the Hispanic Quality of Life Task Force
Member- Saltillo/Austin Sister Cities Program
Member – Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Member – Austin ISD Bond Oversight Committee
Member – Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Austin Chapter
Charter Member, City of Austin Hispanic Employee Network
Advisory Member, Girl Scouts Mirrors Mentoring Project
Board Chair, State Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas
Fund Development Team – Austin Resource for Homeless
Innovation Leadership Program – LBJ School of Public Affairs and Greater Southwest Optimist Club of Austin
Presenter – Mujeres sin Fronteras Training Summit
Leadership Austin – Class of 1989
Leadership Texas – Class of 1991
Chair of Volunteer Team – NALEO Conference- Austin
Board Chair – Extenda- Care of Austin
Co-Chair of Community Service Awards, Lone Star Girl Scouts
Chair, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber Community Services Awards
Member, NCLR Austin Conference Host Committee
Board and Committee Co-Chair – Leadership Austin
Steering Committee Member – Texas Conference for Women
Vice President and Board Member – IMAGE of Austin
Charter Member – LEAPS Program – Leadership Development Program – City of Austin
Served on United Way Fund Development Team and Community Outreach Council
Board Chair – MABPWA – Mexican American Business and Professional Development
Mentor – Austin ISD, Urban League, Girl Scouts, YWCA, MABPWA
Charter Member, the Women’s Museum, Dallas, Texas
Board Member – Ser Jobs for Progress
Charter Member of LULAC Council
President of LULAC Council
Recognition and Awards
Estrella de Tejas Leadership Award – Austin Chapter/Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas
State of Texas Resolution for Recognition of Community Service and Leadership – Presented by State Representative Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
Service Appreciation Award – International Hispanic Network -Austin
Outstanding Citizen Award – Capitol Area Homeless Alliance
Community Service Citation – Optimist Club of East Austin
Distinguished Service Award – Presented by Mayor Will Wynn
Woman of Distinction Award for Community Service – YWCA
Austin ISD School Board of Trustees Resolution in Appreciation for Successful Implementation of Bond Program
Outstanding Service to the People of our Community Award– United Way/Capital Area
Recognition for Outstanding Service- National Hispanic Business Association
Certificate of Merit and the Community Service Award, Austin Police Department
Community Service Award, Texas Governor’s Committee for Disabled Persons
Mentor Award- Speak the Language of the Heart Award – Austin ISD
Certificate of Appreciation for Operation Restore Hope – Austin Police Department North Central Area Command
Community Service Recognition Award – Austin Hispanic Police Officers Association
Outstanding Woman of the Year – LULAC – Austin
Honorary Member, Austin Police Association
Meritorious Service Award, IMAGE of Austin
Employee of the Year – City of Austin
Outstanding Faculty and Staff Award – University of Texas, Austin, Texas