Partners
Driving Change Through Community Partnerships
The Global Sustainability Leadership Institute is proud to partner with corporations and non-profits from our communities to drive sustainable change and support the education and work of our students from across the UT campus. Read on to see how you can get involved to support this amazing community of changemakers.

GSLI Endowment Seed Funders: Christopher & Cynthia Bake

Chris Bake (BBA ‘88) and his wife Cynthia generously seeded the GSLI’s

endowment in 2020, allowing us to grow into the cross-campus Institute we are today.

Chris is a visionary energy leader whose commitment has helped us train students to

take a global, interdisciplinary approach to addressing the biggest challenges of our day.

You can learn more about Chris’ inspiring journey in the Summer 2025 McCombs

Magazine feature here.

Interested in adding to the Bakes’ gift? Contact the GSLI team at

GSLI@mccombs.utexas.edu to discuss how you can leave your own legacy.

Individual GSLI Advisory Board Members:

  • Chris Bake
  • Brooke Goodlett (DLA Piper LLP)
  • Dylan Trakas (KPMG)
  • Leslie Sweet (H-E-B)
  • Natalie Marko
  • Scott McMurtry

Corporate Partners: