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Our speakers are Patrick Harrison who the District 5870 Central Texas Branding and Public Relations Chair and Amber Scarborough who is a Public Image Presenter for District 5870 Central Texas.
Patrick has over 24 year’s experience in different facets of the entertainment industry having appeared both on stage and screen through commercials, television, and independent film. A native Austinite, Patrick began his professional acting career at the age of 15 and soon thereafter formed a production company with a tight-knit group of friends. Together, as Backroad Productions, they produced their first short film featuring Academy Award Nominee Susan Tyrrell. This invaluable experience precipitated his move to Los Angeles, CA, where Patrick was considered one of the youngest producers in Hollywood. While in LA, Patrick continued to train as an actor at the world-renowned Neighborhood Playhouse West while building a diverse resume, including helping promote and launch Judge Judy to the #1 show in syndication, as well as casting for Paramount Studios Television and NBC Network Television. Mr. Harrison continued to build his acting career and collaborate creatively with some of the best talent in the industry. Following his time in LA, he lived and worked in New York City for more than 13 years, where he co-starred in his feature length independent film directorial debut, worked in freelance media, and was featured in global ad campaigns for Target, Sony, and Xbox 360. Currently Mr. Harrison resides in Austin, TX, working alongside partners and leading industry professionals to create a new and exciting kind of music experience. Patrick Harrison is an Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Rotary International Zone 21b and part of 27. He is also Rotary District 5870 Central Texas Public Relations and Branding Chair, as well as President of The Rotary Club of Austin Centennial for the second year in a row.
Amber Scarborough moved from Lubbock to Austin in 2007 to start her career as an Investment Advisor and joined Rotary shortly thereafter. She is a member of the South Austin Rotary Club and has served on her club’s board for the past 8 years. She is a Past President, a Paul Harris Fellow, and a Roll of Fame Recipient. Amber’s experience in marketing has come from running her own independent firm and having to learn several of these things “on the job.” She will self-proclaim that “I have no specialty in public image or marketing, but give me a day to work on a task and I’ll figure it out!” She was asked to join the Public Relations team after making some fun I-Movies, which her son taught her to make, and they’ve been a huge hit throughout the District. She hopes to inspire other Rotarians to not be afraid of new tools and technology and just jump right in till you figure it out, “The learning happens when you just start playing around with it.” Amber is also the District RYLA Camp Director and always embraces an opportunity to educate people on all the amazing/life changing effects of RYLA!