Gene Acuna

Gene Acuna has an extensive work history in communications and public relations. Gene most recently served as the Director of Communications at the Texas Association of Counties, a position they have held since March 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Communications Manager at the same organization from November 2020 to October 2021.

Before joining the Texas Association of Counties, Gene was the Director of Communications for Governance and Accountability at the Texas Education Agency from August 2019 to November 2020. Gene also held the position of Director of Communications at the Office of the Speaker, Texas House of Representatives from January 2019 to July 2019.

Gene has a long history with the Texas Education Agency, serving as the Director of Communications from October 2012 to December 2018. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director of Advocacy & Media Relations at Educate Texas from December 2009 to September 2012.

Other notable positions in Gene's career include Vice President at TateAustinHahn from August 2008 to December 2009, Director of Communications and Public Information at the City of Austin from 2006 to 2008, and Managing Supervisor at Fleishman-Hillard from 2004 to 2006.

Gene began their career in communications as the Deputy Press Secretary at the Office of the Governor from 2001 to 2004. Gene also worked as the Communications Director at the Texas Railroad Commission from 1999 to 2001. Overall, Gene Acuna has extensive experience in communications and public relations, with a focus on government and educational institutions.

Gene Acuna attended The University of Texas at Austin from 1980 to 1984, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.