Gigi Edwards Bryant

Gigi Edwards Bryant was elected to the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees in December 16, 2014 and was relected in 2020. The six-year term will end in 2026. Ms. Bryant has served as Chair and Vice Chair during her tenure.

Bryant is a sixth generation Austinite. She is a public speaker, community volunteer and business owner. She speaks with passion, vision, and clarity about her life’s journey and the importance of education, community and family. She believes that through faith, hope, and forgiveness, we can learn to be inspired when an ordinary opportunity thrusts us into extraordinary events and experiences.

Bryant serves her community through organizations that address issues surrounding family, education, youth in the foster system, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Some of her immediate past public service includes, Chair, Texas Department of Child Protective Services, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Council, Downtown Rotary Club of Austin, and Chairman, Texas School Safety Center and Saint Edward’s University New College Advisory Board.

Bryant also has served as a member of the American Association of University Women and, the Executive Women in Golf Association. She is a -Texas Exes - Life member. Her community honors include: Distinguished Austinite, Outstanding Texan Award, CASA-Inspiring Leader and Fierce Advocate for Children, Campfire Promise, Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction, Ma Ferguson - Award of Excellence Finalist, Dedicated Volunteer of the Year, Outstanding Citizen for Leadership.

Bryant started GMSA Management Services, an Austin based business development consulting firm in 1993 after a 20-year career in information systems within the State of Texas. The firm, recognized as one of Texas’ outstanding small businesses, focuses on community outreach/involvement, employee engagement and business development.

Bryant earned an undergraduate degree in business and computer science from St. Edward’s University in Austin, and an MBA in Global Leadership from the University of Texas at Dallas. She started her education at Austin Community College in 1977 and is a 1992-1993 Graduate of Leadership Austin.