Jillian Austin is a business development professional with a passion for delivering unconventional marketing ideas that drive business growth. With expertise in relationship building, client management, project management, and content production, Jillian excels in a fast-paced environment and is a smart risk-taker who advocates ideas that accelerate business growth through simplification. She is currently a Senior Local Account Executive at Lyft, where she advocates for new strategies and partnerships to help companies expand and improve. Prior to this, she held several positions at Lyft, including Local Acquisition Lead, Business Development Lead, and Senior Business Development Associate. Additionally, Jillian has held roles at TAO Group, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and was the Director of Development and Production at Murder Mitten Productions.

Jillian studied Marketing Communication / Film & Video at Grand Valley State University and attended Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School. She is a results-driven professional with strong communication skills, intrapreneurial tendencies, and a passion for doing public good.