Dwyer Consulting
Advocacy + Social Services + Civic Engagement
Helping Food Banks Navigate Federal Change
I'm currently providing timely analysis, messaging advice and technical assistance to food bank advocates in seven states as they navigate changes to the national political environment.

Developing Local Solutions to Climate Change
I'm currently serving on Austin's 2026 Bond Advisory Task Force, which is charged with developing recommendations for a municipal bond package focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Learn more.

Training Advocates to Engage with Local Elected Officials
I'm currently developing an on-demand training curriculum for Feeding America's Advocacy & Community Engagement team.

Fighting Preemption at the Texas Legislature
I helped Every Texan, Local Progress and the American Heart Association produce a roundtable conversation between members of the capitol press corps and elected officials on the abuse of state preemption authority. Learn more.

Exploring the Root Causes of Hunger
I led a statewide conversation to define the scope and value of "root cause" work in the anti-hunger space, resulting in a strategic plan elevating this focus. Learn more

Advocating for Economic Security at the
Texas Legislature
I'm currently supporting Every Texan's work to strengthen progressive tax policy and defend guaranteed income programs at the Texas Capitol. Learn more.

Engaging Voters at Social Service Providers
I developed a statewide voter registration, education and GOTV campaign for Feeding Texas, a network of food banks. Learn more. (Image: Feeding Texas)

Reforming Austin's Referendum Process
I served on the Austin Charter Review Commission, where we developed proposed reforms to the City's petition / referendum process which could be adopted by voters in 2025. Learn more.

Creating Civic Pathways for Austinites
I assisted Leadership Austin in curating content for their inaugural Civic Activation conference, which helped nearly 200 Austinites take the next step in their journey as informed voters, passionate advocates and civic leaders. Learn more.

Improving Access to Public Libraries
As a member of the Austin Library Commission, I actively contributed to efforts supporting the elimination of late fees, strengthened voter registration, advocacy against book banning and a pilot program to provide enhanced library cards to Austinites lacking a photo ID.
