Austin Fölnagy joined the LCC Board in 2021.  He previously was elected to the Klamath Community College Board and Southern Oregon ESD Board. His work includes almost 14 years in workforce development, business services, political organizing, labor relations, and education. Austin attended North Idaho College and University of Idaho where he majored in Political Science and Organizational Science, with graduate studies in Organizational Dynamics.

Austin formerly served as Chair of the Lane Community College Board, and most recently as Vice President of Oregon Community College Association (OCCA). Currently Austin Serves as President of OCCA, where he leads its Board and advocates for community colleges at a state and national level.

Austin lives along the McKenzie River and was directly impacted by the fires in the summer of 2020. It was the compassion from the community post fire that inspired him to run for the Lane Community College Board and give back.

“We have something special here in this compassionate community," said Austin. "I hope my actions and efforts rebuilds a greater McKenzie community and continue to build a greater Lane County.”

Fölnagy's commitment to community service and his deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing Lane Community College make him a strong candidate for the Board of Education.