Aaron L. Austin, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Consultant, TNG
Areas of Expertise
Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment
Bias Assessment and Response
Case Management
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Mental Health
Risk Management/Crisis Communications
Student/Organization Misconduct
Speaking Engagements
Austin, A., Berry, B., Fonseca, G., Pack, N. (2022) Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, "Black and Brown Administrators in a Red State”
Austin, A., Schiemann, M. (2022) NABITA Annual Conference, “Mitigating Bias in BIT Referrals and Violence Risk Assessment Process”
Austin, A. Contes, J. (2021) NABITA Case Management Summit, “Addressing Racial Trauma as a Case Manager”
Austin, A. (2021) Wichita State University TAN “Colorblind Advising”
Austin, A., Austin, C. (2020) First-Year Seminar, Wichita State University “The Austin Family’s Parallels with “This is Us”: One Interracial Family’s Experience”
Austin, A. (2019) NASPA National Conference, “Listening to Successful Black Male Undergraduates: Counteracting Deficit Paradigms and Stereotypes”
Austin, A. (2018) Ad Astra Conference “Few Among the Few”
Austin, A. (2018) NASPA IV-West Regional Conference, “Listening to Successful Black Male Undergraduates: Counteracting Deficit Paradigms and Stereotypes”
Austin, A. (2017) Diversity Leadership Symposium, Wichita State University “Identity, Dialogue, and Leadership”
Austin, A. (2017) Kidron-Bethel Life Enrichment “Student Success: A Day in the Life of the Vice President for Student Life,” Kidron -Bethel Life Enrichment, August 2017
Professional Organizations
National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA), Advisory Board Member
Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)
NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Education
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Kansas State University
M.Ed., Arizona State University, Tempe
Ed.D., Texas Tech University
Aaron L. Austin, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Consultant, TNG
“I found out that if you don’t understand yourself, you don’t understand anybody else.” Nikki Giovanni
Aaron Austin (he/him) is a father, husband, and educator who has had the opportunity to serve students at multiple colleges and universities in various Student Affairs roles. Throughout his career, Austin has presented to numerous students, employees, families, and community partners on topics ranging from policy implementation to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Prior to joining TNG Consulting, Austin’s career in higher education provided him the opportunity to work with a supervisory portfolio that included the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Housing & Residence Life, Student Conduct & Community Standards, Student Involvement, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Campus Activities, Campus Recreation, and Student Government. He has been a vital member of CARE teams and Title IX committees. Additionally, Austin has worked at large state institutions and a small private liberal arts school with a religious affiliation. All these experiences allow Austin to meet clients where they are and see issues from their perspective.
Austin is interested in the intersection of race and identity in relationship to behavioral intervention and threat assessment. He seeks opportunities to engage in these conversations to ensure that we, as practitioners, know the biases we bring to our work. A native Kansan, Austin earned his Bachelor of Music Education and minor in American Ethnic Studies from Kansas State University, his M.Ed. from Arizona State University – Tempe, and his Ed.D. from Texas Tech University. Though he is an introvert, he enjoys the opportunity to present to schools on a variety of topics and provide his unique view with humor, humility, and care.
When not presenting, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and cheering on K-State and the Pittsburgh Steelers.