Which Texas Tribune Festival speaker are you?
Which Texas Tribune Festival speaker are you?
For the past five years, The Texas Tribune has brought key players in state and national politics to the University of Texas at Austin to engage in conversations about issues affecting Texans like healthcare, education and governmental transparency. This year's festival will have 50 sessions featuring 200 speakers and will take place Oct. 16-18.
Ever wondered if you were more of the State Senator type or a small-town mayor? Wonder no more. Take this quiz to see which Texas Tribune Fest speaker you are.
For the past five years, The Texas Tribune has brought key players in state and national politics to the University of Texas at Austin to engage in conversations about issues affecting Texans like healthcare, education and governmental transparency. This year's festival will have 50 sessions featuring 200 speakers and will take place Oct. 16-18.
Ever wondered if you were more of the State Senator type or a small-town mayor? Wonder no more. Take this quiz to see which Texas Tribune Fest speaker you are.
Which one of these colleges is your dream school?
How do you like spending your free time?
Where would you rather grow up?
What is your dream job?
Where would you want to vacation?
How many kids do you want to have?
Which is your favorite rap lyric?
If you were to be convicted of a crime, what would it be?
Which of these issues is most important to you?
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
U.S. House Democratic Leader Pelosi loves her country and who she is. Not only is Pelosi the first woman to lead a major party in congress, but she's also the first Californian and first Italian-American. Like Pelosi, you're a strong advocate for the causes that matter to you and you will stop at nothing to make sure your voice is heard.
Piper Kerman
Piper Kerman
Piper Kerman took an awful situation and turned it into her life calling. Yes, Piper as in the real Piper that Orange is the New Black is based on. After being convicted of running drug money and spending time in jail, Kerman dedicated her life to criminal justice reform and helping others. Like her, you care about making a difference so others don't have to suffer in a similar way that you did.
Steve Adler
Steve Adler
Mayor Adler has been leading the city of Austin for almost a year now. While you may not face the same problem he does of being confused for the rock musician of the same name, you both are humble and want to give back to the communities that helped you become the person you are today.
Julian Castro
Julian Castro
Sec. Castro will always rep Texas, whether he's at city hall in San Antonio or playing ball at the Capitol in D.C. Similarly to Castro, you haven't forgotten your roots and are incredibly grateful for the support your family has given you.
Donna Howard
Donna Howard
Rep. Howard loves her city and giving back to her community. She was born and raised in Austin and now she's working to make this city a better place. Similar to her, you care about the community you live in and want to see it get better.
Sarah Eckhardt
Sarah Eckhardt
Judge Eckhardt is the first female judge in Travis County. Similar to her, you like to break ground and don't care what other people think. You know what your goals are and you make them happen.
Cris Eugster
Cris Eugster
Eugster is the vice-president of one of the largest and most sustainable energy groups in Texas. Like him, you work hard... but sometimes you forget to play hard. You're always focused on the next big step or innovation.
Gregory Fenves
Gregory Fenves
President Fenves has been proudly serving the UT Austin community for a the past several years, as a professor, a dean and now our president. You take great pride in your achievements and always want to put your best foot forward.