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Austin Group

The Financial Women in Texas Austin Group brings together professionals working in financial services and related industries who seek to enhance their careers through professional growth, connection, and community. Membership is open to those who live or work in and around the Austin, Texas area.

Interested in attending a group event before committing? Please reach out to learn more!

Group Officers and Chair Positions

President - Nicole M. Noto, Horizon Bank

Vice President - Rasheedah Quarles, Vera Bank

Secretary - Stacie Cooks, University Federal Credit Union

Treasurer - Angela Smolcic, Catalyst Financial

Membership Director - Priscilla Cavazos, Plains Capital Bank

Social Media - Sara Holmes, Third Coast Bank & Samantha Mullin, Horizon Bank

Sponsorships & Event Coordinator - Kat Loyd, Texas Bankers Association

FWIT Austin 2026 EVENTS

February 19, 2026

11:30am - 1:00pm

Member Meeting Luncheon 

3-Step Framework: Building Advocates in Rooms You Aren't in (Yet)

Featured Speaker: Kalpa Gupta

Sponsor: IronCore


April 16, 2026

11:30am - 1:00pm

Member Meeting Luncheon 

Owning the Room: The Art of Effective Public Speaking

Featured Speakers:

Jessica Lovell, First National Bank of Texas &

Olivia Hayden, Credit Mountain

Sponsor: RSM


June 18, 2026*

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Summer Social Happy Hour

Special Guest: Brandy Patterson, FWIT Association President 2025-2026

Sponsor: IronCore


August 20, 2026

11:30am - 1:00pm

Member Meeting Luncheon 

Featured Speaker: Kim Pollok - CEO, SWBC Payroll + HR


October 15, 2026

11:30am - 1:00pm

Member Meeting Luncheon 



*Dates are subject to change. Please check back for updates or follow us on LinkedIn!


Registration and location details will be released to all active

Austin area members prior to event date.


Austin Member affiliates

A+ Federal Credit Union
American Bank of Commerce
American Bank, N.A.
Amplify Credit Union
Arriba Advisors
Catalyst Financial
CGI Inc.
Common Factor Consulting, LLC
FedFis
First National Bank
First National Bank of Bastrop
First National Bank Texas
Greater Texas Capital Corporation
Hamby & Hengeli LLC
Happy State Bank
Hedgehog
Hopeful Horizons TMS, LLC
Horizon Bank
Husch Blackwell LLP
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Ironcore Inc.
J.B Lloyd & Associates
Keystone Bank
Lone Star Capital Bank
PlainsCapital Bank
PrimeBank of Texas
Prosperity Bank
R Bank
Securitas Technologies
Texas Bankers Association
Texas State University
Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business
University Federal Credit Union
University of Texas at Austin
VeraBank
Wipfli

Zilker Media

Thank you

to our 2026 Sponsors!


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    Questions? Connect with Us!

     Please reach out to one of our Austin board members if you have any questions about group meetings or membership.

    Be sure to follow us on social media to stay informed of upcoming FWIT Austin events, community initiatives, and opportunities to engage with local financial professionals.

     Whether you’re a member or simply interested in learning more, we would love to welcome you!

    - Financial Women in Texas, Austin Group

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