Sister Spotlight: Lindsay Butterfield

Sister Spotlight


Lindsay Butterfield


We have members who hail from all across the country. The Sister Spotlight section of the newsletter features a member each month. This month's sister that is spotlighted is Lindsay Butterfield a graduate of Oklahoma State University.


Name: Lindsay Butterfield

Chapter: Gamma Epsilon (Oklahoma State University)

Year Initiated: 2004

Hometown: Katy, Texas

How long have you lived in Austin?: 2 years

What do you do on a daily basis?: I currently work as a Research Analyst with the Texas Higher Education Policy Institute. I love being able to help inform higher education policy through our statewide research projects. It has really allowed me to grow and learn every day- which I love! I have also met some incredible people along the way and feel so lucky to have had such meaningful opportunities in this profession. 

What do you do in your free time?: In my free time I find my self taking weekend trips around Texas and outside of Texas. Next on the list is San Francisco! I also love hiking with my dog(child) Olivia and exploring all that Austin has to offer (especially the food scene). I still feel like I have so much to see and experience, but isn't that what makes Austin so great? 

Tell us a fun fact about yourself: In college I was an Au Pair for a family in Spain. It was one of the craziest things I ever did but also one of those most rewarding. It was an experience that shaped (and changed) how I view the world. It opened my eyes to different cultures, parenting styles, and languages. Some of my most treasured memories come from the time I spent there.

Why did you join BLB?: When I moved to Austin by myself for graduate school (and knew no one), I realized that I needed to take a break from the books and papers and start expanding my circle of friends in Austin. From my great experiences in past AXO alumni chapters, I knew that getting connected with BLB would be the perfect way to go. I love the idea that no matter where you move, you automatically have a connection with sisters who are a part of the bond we all share. BLB has definitely not let me down in that arena, and I am so grateful to be a part of an organization with such amazing, supportive women.