Benita Trevino

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1. What is it about the Board position you would like to hold that most interests you in running for office?

I have really enjoyed my term as Operations Coordinator. It is the perfect blend of hard deadline activities with self-directed tasks, and has offered me the ability to balance the volunteer responsibilities with my other work/life demands. I have enjoyed learning more about the workings of the league during this term and would like to continue to develop my experience on the board.

2. How will you contribute to the Board as a whole if elected?

I have built a nice relationship with the City of Austin staff and have been able to work with them on compromises in scheduling dates and fields. I will continue to cultivate these connections for our league. Additionally, I have served on the boards of five local 501c3 non-profit organizations. I have served as the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian and Committee Chair, so I understand the responsibilities for each role on a board. I have also managed fundraising events for both a volunteer and paid staff. My past experience in other roles can be used to help the board consider and develop new ways the organization can operate in order to grow.

3. Please list other volunteer commitments you have at this time.

Employer PRIDE Employee Resource Group (ERG) member
Partnerships for Children Holiday Wishes Committee Member

Summarize your experience with Softball Austin.

I am currently serving as the Operations Coordinator on the Softball Austin board. I have experience with rosters and ratings, and managing teams in the upper, lower, and women’s division. I have been a coach, manager, and player for B, C, D, and Women’s league teams in Softball Austin. I have also provided manager/logistical support and kept the scorebook for the Fusion A teams. I have been to the GSWS World Series as a manager ten times, and have been to the ASANA World Series as a manager three times.

What skills and knowledge are you willing to bring to our Board?

Please indicate your experience in the following areas:

Area	Experience Level
Planning	Very Experienced
Fundraising	Very Experienced
Program planning and evaluation	Very Experienced
Recruiting, hiring and evaluating personnel	Very Experienced
Financial management and control (budgeting, accounting)	Very Experienced
Communication, public and media relations	Some Experience
Public speaking	Some Experience
Information technology	Very Experienced
Writing, journalism	Some Experience
Special events (planning and implementing)	Very Experienced

For the items you checked as “very experienced” or “some experience,” please provide details.

I am a certified Project Manager with 20+ years of planning, executing, and managing projects within budget. Although I have worked in diverse industries, the majority of my experience is with technology projects.

In my current and past employment, I have sourced, recruited and managed teams of various sizes, across geographies, and in different business organizations. Additionally, I have managed volunteers in both a professional and volunteer leader capacity.

I have served as a financial development chair for two non-profit organizations and have also worked in non-profit fundraising as a consultant. I have chaired special events which raised money, as well as increased membership, awareness, and donors.

Please attach a resume or provide a bio of your work experience, highlighting volunteer work.

Community Experience:

Partnership for Children – Holiday Wishes Committee (2026), Executive Director Search Committee (2024), Past Board Chair (2018), Board Chair (2016-2017), Treasurer (2012-2015), Fundraising Committee Member (2010), Board Member (2010-2018), Holiday Wishes Committee Chair (2009)
Creative Austin (formerly Theater Action Project) – Board Chair (2010), Board Vice-Chair (2009), Secretary (2008), Events Chair (2007-2008), Board Member (2007-2011)
Junior League of Austin – Member (2000 to Present), Enrichment Chair (2010-2011), Donor, Development and Stewardship Chair (2009-2010), Community Treasurer (2008-2009), Finance Committee Member (2008), Parliamentarian (2007-2008), Capitalines Editor (2005-2006), Property Management Chair (2004), A Christmas Affair Children and Family Events Co-Chair, (2003), Focus Area Researchers Committee Member (2003), A Christmas Affair Merchant Logistics Co-Chair (2002)
Austin Council of PTAs – Bowie Vertical Team Chair (2014-2018), Scholarship Committee (2017-2018)
Small Middle School PTA – Board Chair (2013-2014), Treasurer (2012-2013), Cougar Capers Events Chair (2012)
Mills Elementary PTA – Treasurer (2011), Parliamentarian (2010-2011), Secretary (2009-2010), Directory Chair (2007-2008), Resources Chair (2005-2007)
American Heart Association – Heart Ball Committee (2004-2005)
Safeplace – Leadership Events Council (2004-2005), Anniversary Party Chair (2005)
Meals on Wheels – Volunteer (1998 to 2004)

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