C.L. Huckaby has led communications and community engagement departments as well as volunteer programs in some of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, building systems that connect residents with local government and designing infrastructure so that civic participation works for everyone—not just insiders, who already understand how things operate.
She is passionate about inspiring the next wave of leaders to consider internships and careers in local government, by showing that public service offers meaningful work that shapes communities every single day C.L. has a BA in political science/history, an MPA, is a family mediator, and speaks on community engagement, trust, and volunteer management.
C.L. lives in Texas with her family, still learning that nobody starts ready, but everyone can start now.
