Matt Geske
Vice President, Public Affairs
As VP of Public Affairs, Matt leads our advocacy and influence initiatives and serves as a key connector between policy leaders and the Downtown Austin Alliance leadership. Additionally, he leads Construction Mitigation Plan which is a multi-year communication, collaboration, and business support program to keep Downtown open during the next decade of construction projects.
Since joining the Downtown Austin Alliance in Spring 2023, Matt successfully led the organization’s Project Connect Preferred Alignment, approval of the Palm District Plan, state approval of the I-35 CapEx Central project, increased funding for homelessness, and city funding for the I-35 Cap and Stitch Project.
Prior to joining the Downtown Austin Alliance, Matt worked at various local Chambers of Commerce for over 10 years and worked for a Texas State Representative. Throughout his work, Matt successfully led and planned numerous projects including bond campaigns, legislative campaigns, public policy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
Outside of work Matt spends time with son as well as vegetable gardening and trail running. His favorite downtown places include the Red River Cultural District, the greenbelt, and Houndstooth Coffee.