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Linda Van Bavel

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Board President at St. Francis School
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Linda van Bavel is a results-oriented civic leader and attorney with a history of guiding vital Austin cultural organizations. A three-time 501(c)(3) Board President, she specializes in strategic leadership, community engagement, and fundraising. She holds a Doctor of Law from Baylor University School of Law and a BA from The University of Texas at Austin.

A lifelong Austinite, Linda is passionate about securing the future of the citys philanthropic and educational institutions. Her extensive volunteer work, including over 20 years with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, reflects a deep personal commitment to enhancing the cultural fabric of her community and taking organizations from "great to greater."

She was honored by the Junior League and nominated for Ballet Austin’s "Women on Their Toes" award for her strategic donor outreach work.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Board President
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Non-Profit Governance
Currently serving as President of the Austin Symphony Orchestra board, she has previously been Board President for the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and St. Francis School.
Philanthropic Fundraising
A recognized fundraiser who has led major campaigns, including a $4.5M effort for the Sustainable Food Center and conceiving a signature event for the Umlauf museum.
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Career

Work history

9-2011 - 6-2023
Board President
St. Francis School
5-2008 - 8-2012
Capital Campaign Co-Chair
Sustainable Food Center
9-2003 - 9-2026
President, Board of Trustees
Austin Symphony Orchestra
8-2001 - 5-2011
Donor Development and Stewardship Chair
The Junior League of Austin
9-2000 - 5-2001
Essential Class 2000-2001
Leadership Austin
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Education
9-1990 - 5-1993
Doctor of Law - JD
Baylor University School of Law
9-1986 - 5-1990
Bachelor of Arts - BA
The University of Texas at Austin
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