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Our Team

Together We Can Do More

We wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without our creative and talented team. They make our mission possible.

Isadora Day

Interim Executive Director

She/Her/Hers

iday@austinpartners.org

Isadora joined APIE in 2023 and is a former academic dean, director of middle school, and teacher. Formerly a crime journalist, Isadora switched careers to become an educator and earned her M.Ed. in Education Administration in 2015. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, she loves Mexican food, the beach, and walking with her husband and son. 

 

Melina Lasater

Interim Finance/HR Director

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mlasater@austinpartners.org

Melina joined APIE in 2023. She earned her MBA at Texas Woman’s University and is an AmeriCorps VISTA alum. She has a passion for working in nonprofit and volunteering. Melina enjoys crocheting, playing tennis, and taking care of her plants.

Michele Mauldin

Lead Advocate

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mmauldin@austinpartners.org

Michele graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and worked as a middle school educator in AISD for 26 years before joining APIE in 2022 as a GEAR UP Advocate. Her husband is also a teacher and they have two sons. She enjoys reading, crocheting, and travel, and rooting for the Longhorns.

Lexy Robinson

Lead Advocate

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arobinson@austinpartners.org

Lexy joined APIE in 2022 as a GEAR UP Advocate with experience working as a Preschool teacher, and as an Elementary and Middle camp counselor. She’s a Texas State Alumnus with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. In Lexy’s own words: “My passion is meeting people where they’re at and helping them reach their unique goals!” In her free time, you can find Lexy outdoors with her pup. 

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Austin Partners in Education

P.O. Box 17402 Austin, TX 78760
P: 512-637-0900 | F: 512-414-3116

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APIE's Next Chapter

After more than 20 years of supporting Austin ISD students, APIE’s programs have transitioned to the district and are funded by the Austin Ed Fund to ensure sustainability. We’re proud of the impact we’ve made together and deeply grateful for our community of volunteers, partners, and supporters who helped thousands of students prepare for college and career success. Thank you for being part of our story! 

Please connect with us at info@austinedfund.org and visit Austin Ed Fund to learn more.

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Austin Partners in Education will be closed beginning Friday, December 20 and ending Friday, January 3. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, January 6. All correspondance will receive a reply upon our return. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Happy Holidays!

Austin Partners in Education cerrará comenzando el viernes 22 de diciembre y hasta el viernes 5 de enero. Volveremos al horario comercial normal el lunes 8 de enero. Todos los correos electrónicos, llamadas telefónicas y solicitudes de verificación de antecedentes de voluntarios se completarán a nuestro regreso. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. ¡Felices Fiestas!