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Susana Carbajal

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Assistant City Manager at City of Austin
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Susana Carbajal is an Assistant City Manager for the City of Austin, where she has served for over 15 years. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, she oversees key departments including Human Resources and Small & Minority Business Resources, leveraging extensive experience from prior leadership roles within the citys airport and economic development departments.

Deeply committed to public service and community leadership, Susana serves on the national board of the Local Government Hispanic Network and the board of Leadership Austin. She actively champions professional development and diversity in government, frequently participating in events like the SheLeadsGov Virtual Summit and mentoring others in her field.

Early in her career, she served at The White House for President Bill Clinton in the Office of Presidential Personnel.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Assistant City Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Local Government Leadership
A graduate of Leadership ICMA and a board member for Leadership Austin, she is actively involved in developing and mentoring public service leaders.
Hispanic Community Engagement
Serves on the national board of the Local Government Hispanic Network, showing a clear commitment to supporting and advancing Hispanic professionals in government.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Assistant City Manager
City of Austin
9-2023 - 11-2024
Chief of Staff
City of Austin
6-2022 - 9-2023
Deputy Director Economic Development Department
City of Austin
8-2020 - 6-2022
Assistant Director of Economic Development Department
City of Austin
3-2015 - 8-2020
Assistant Director
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
In the press

Media appearances

Susana Carbajal | Austin City Manager's Office. Featured in AustinTexas.gov (City of Austin)
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City of Austin Executive Leadership Team and Organizational Changes Announced (Effective November 4, 2024). Featured in The Bingham Group, LLC
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Education
2001 - 2004
JD
The University of Texas School of Law
8-1994 - 5-1998
Bachelor of Arts - BA
American University
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