Meet the team
Biography
A Veteran of the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard, Austin earned his B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability from Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
In his current position, he serves as a Communications Specialist. A focus of his work has been to promote UCLA’s Veterans Initiatives and Partnership and all the benefits and resources available to the military-connected community through various outlets. Being the son of an Army Veteran and Veteran himself, he knows the challenges within the community and is passionate about amplifying the V.I.P. to drive conversations that convert into action, resource, and impact.
Aside from his service, he is a self-proclaimed nerd who enjoys playing video games, listening to audiobooks, going camping, taking hikes, and watching YouTube gamer streams.