Meet the 2025 TRIBEZA Curators & Join in Celebration

In the spring, we held a call for nominations for our first class of TRIBEZA Curators — locals shaping Austin’s cultural landscape. We were blown away by the response, and after reviewing nearly 500 nominees, the moment has arrived for the big reveal. 

Meet the 2025 TRIBEZA Curators

• Amanda Turner, Olamaie Chef de Cuisine, Co-creator of The Fiery Talon
• Brad Stuver, Austin FC Goalkeeper, 2025 MLS All-Star
• Cassandra Shankman, DJ Cassandra
• Cynthia Aguillón Bernard, Founder & CEO, ATX Yoga Girl
• Emily Eisenhart, Artist & Designer
• Evan LeRoy, Co-Owner & Chef, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
• Evan Voyles, Founder, Owner and Fabricator, The Neon Jungle
• Fermín Núñez, Executive Chef, Suerte, Este, Bar Toti
• Kim Lewis, Founder & Creative Director, Kim Lewis Designs
• Michael Hsu, Founder + Principal, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

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Amanda Turner, Chef de Cuisine at Olamaie. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Brad Stuver, Austin FC Goalkeeper and 2025 MLS All-Star. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Cassandra Shankman, known professionally as DJ Cassandra. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Cynthia Aguillón Bernard, founder and CEO of ATX Yoga Girl. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Emily Eisenhart, artist and designer. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Evan LeRoy, Co-Owner & Chef, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Evan Voyles, founder, owner and fabricator, The Neon Jungle. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Fermín Núñez, executive chef of Suerte, Este and Bartoti. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Kim Lewis, founder and creative director of Kim Lewis Designs. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

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Michael Hsu, Founder + Principal, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. (Photo by Cass Klepac)

The initiative reflects TRIBEZA’s mission to authentically capture the energy of Austin and highlight the people who shape its culture. Each Curator shares a personal City Guide online, highlighting their favorite local spots and hidden gems, culminating with a special in-person celebration on Nov. 5.

“These ten individuals represent the vibrant spirit of Austin — from art and design to cuisine, music and more. We’re excited to share their unique perspectives through City Guides that feel like personal invitations to explore the authentic Austin they know and love,” said Heidi Okla, editor-in-chief of TRIBEZA.

A celebration honoring the Curators will be held Nov. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Green Pastures, 811 W. Live Oak St., with tasting menu items, cocktails, a Carabuena Tequila bar, a Meanwhile Brewery beer garden pop-up, live music by THEBROSFRESH and tours of the newly opened Inn at Green Pastures.

Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $75 through Sept. 25 with the code EARLYBIRD. Prices increase to $95 beginning Sept. 26.