Governance

Board of Directors (BOD)

We are governed by a group of community members that constitute our Board of Directors (BOD). The BOD has a core group of officers(6 members) and advisors (5 members) that hold the mission and values of the organization, and act as voting members for all operational and strategic decisions. In addition, our BOD has a set of extended advisors that help with our overall growth and community relations. While the extended advisors cannot vote, they are considered part of our leadership team and serve as consultants as we continue to offer programs and activities throughout the year.

Find below the roster of our current BOD (2024-25): 

Utshob Austin BOD 2024-25

Utshob Austin BOD 2024-25

Here is how we run our operations:

  • The BOD meets at least monthly through Zoom to discuss operations, finances, planned events/activities, and strategic growth. We do meet in-person, if needed.

  • As a volunteer-run organization, we implement our programs through time donated by our voluntary BOD, our community-based supporters, and by donations from local, community organizations and people living in the greater Austin community.

  • We conduct fundraising from our community supporters, businesses, and key community-based organizations

  • Each year, by end of April, we form a new BOD by soliciting nominations from our community members

  • The BOD serves a one-year term

Membership:

  • We do not require any formal, fee-based structure to be part of our organization. As a non-profit, our group is open to all Bangladesh-born residents living in Williamson, Travis and Hays counties. Of note, these three counties comprise the greater Austin area and is home to thousands of Americans of Bangladeshi descent.

  • Based on attendance in our past events, we anticipate that about 500 community members have supported our activities. We consider them as friends, supporters, or “members”, and tailor our activities to their needs. By email, we reach out to a select members for participation and donation, if needed. Our main outreach for participation is through our social media platforms – a Facebook page and a website.

  • Please put your information below if you would like to be a member: