Jackson Walker proudly congratulates LaRessa Quintana on being named to Austin Woman Magazine’s Change Makers List.

LaRessa was recognized in the Sustainability & ESG category. The category showcases advocates of environmental justice and leaders who are investing in intentional advancements in environmental, social, and governance.

“I am extremely honored to be listed on Austin Woman Magazine’s Change Makers List,” said LaRessa Quintana, a governmental affairs consultant on the firm’s Government Relations & Public Policy team. “There are so many incredible women in Austin, and I’m glad they are getting the recognition they deserve.”

The Change Makers List features women and femme-identifying individuals who are actively and purposefully making impactful strides to uplift the Austin community. It celebrates the diverse contributions of remarkable individuals who are shaping Austin’s future.

Meet LaRessa

LaRessa Quintana serves on the Government Relations & Public Policy team in Jackson Walker’s Austin office. LaRessa has experience serving businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. She also gained hands-on experience at the Texas Capitol as a fellow of the 2019 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation. She also has a rich background in political campaign management. Drawing on her participation in the Blue Leadership Collaborative, a national accelerated program focused on training and building a pipeline of diverse campaign managers, LaRessa has led successful campaigns at the local level, including the Austin Housing for All affordable housing initiative and Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes’s Austin City Council District 2 campaign.