Episode 100: Processing Austin with Virginia Cumberbatch, Co-Founder of Rosa Rebellion

On today’s episode, EPISODE 100, Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with community advocate and friend Virginia Cumberbatch, Co-Founder of Rosa Rebellion, a platform for creative activism by and for women of color.  She and A.J. discuss the state of Black Austin, proclaimed liberalism, the impetus for Rosa Rebellion, and more. As a creative, scholar and organizer, Virginia’s work sits at the intersection of community advocacy and storytelling. Prior to Rosa Rebellion, Virginia served as Director of Equity and Community Advocacy for The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) from 2016 to 2020. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Virginia is the recipient of the 2016 Anti-Defamation League of Austin Social Justice Award and the 2018 Austin 40 Under 40 Award for Civics, Government and Public Affairs.  Virginia attended Austin-based St. Stephen's Episcopal Schoo, holds a B.A. in history from Williams College and a M.A. in public affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. This episode was recorded on July 5, 2020. LINKS: Rosa Rebellion -> https://www.rosarebellion.com/ Virginia on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiacumberbatch ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. Please leave a review and subscribe!