Press
119 pieces across 53 outlets, 2006 to 2025.
Coverage of my work in trade, local and education press, including the years I was published under Nicole Conley Johnson and Nicole Conley-Abram. Every item links out to its source. The one-line description under each headline was written for this site, not by the outlet, so that a list this long can be scanned. The headlines are theirs, and so is everything linked, apart from two pieces I wrote myself and the handful of announcements from organizations I was part of at the time. Any figure inside one of those descriptions is the number that outlet published at the time, not a figure reconciled by me, which is why the same budget gap can read differently across a year of coverage. Figures I stand behind are on Track Record and carry their source.
Filed under three names
- Nicole Conley
- 57 items
- Nicole Conley Johnson
- 48 items
- Nicole Conley-Abram
- 14 items
The record
All 119 items on this page, 2006 to 2025, filterable by year and by kind.
Grouped by year, newest first. Filter by kind or search an outlet, a headline or a year. Items behind a subscription are marked.
119 items
2025
- 2025 · Austin MonitorNew libraries, parks, health centers among facilities eyed for 2026 bond proposalNicole Conley, as a Bond Election Advisory Task Force member, discusses opportunities to co-locate school and city facilities.news article
- 2025 · Women in Public Finance - Georgia ChapterClarity in Career Transitions (event)Nicole Conley featured as speaker on career transition from CFO of Austin ISD to investment banking.conference listing
2024
- 2024 · City of Austin - Bond Election Advisory Task ForceBond Election Advisory Task Force Member: Nicole K. ConleyNicole K. Conley appointed to City of Austin Bond Election Advisory Task Force representing Mayor's Office.institutional page
- 2024 · LINQ BlogTake a Dollar, Squeeze a Dollar: How School District CFOs Do More with LessLINQ interview series featuring Nicole Conley on the reality of doing more with less in public education finance.interview
- 2024 · LINQ BlogInsights from a Former K-12 CFO for Financial Management SuccessQ&A with Nicole Conley on the expanding role of the K-12 CFO, student-based budgeting, and bond decisions.interview
- 2024 · LINQ BlogNobody Wants a Bad Audit: What Compliance Really Means for a K-12 CFONicole Conley discusses compliance for K-12 chief financial officers, drawing on Austin ISD's $3 billion budget and capital program.interview
- 2024 · LINQ BlogIt's Just Not the Way to Work: The Hidden Cost of Manual Processes in K-12 FinanceNicole Conley on how manual processes and shadow spreadsheets burden school district finance teams.interview
- 2024 · LINQ BlogKids Need to Eat: Funding the Foundation for Educating StudentsNicole Conley recounts Austin ISD's pandemic-era meal distribution operation serving thousands of students.interview
- 2024 · LINQ BlogJob One Is Making Sure Teachers Get PaidNicole Conley discusses payroll as the highest-stakes function for K-12 CFOs and the impact of payroll failures.interview
- 2024 · LINQ BlogYou're Not a Bean Counter. You're the School District CFO and the One Holding It All Together.Nicole Conley on the strategic, operational, and community-facing role of the modern school district CFO.interview
- 2024 · LINQOn-Demand: Inside the Mind of a District CFO (webinar)Nicole Conley presents an on-demand webinar on K-12 finance challenges.video
- 2024 · City of Austin - Investments in Facilities & Assets Working GroupWorking Group Member: Nicole K. ConleyNicole K. Conley serves as member of Mayor's Office on Investments in Facilities & Assets Working Group.institutional page
2023
- 2023 · Northeast Women in Public FinanceTrailblazing Women in Public Finance (2023 Honorees)Nicole Conley named among 12 Trailblazing Women in Public Finance by Northeast Women in Public Finance.award announcement
- 2023 · Bond BuyerThe education landscape: The road ahead for Texas' growing population (Texas Public Finance Conference panel)Nicole Conley speaks on a panel about education funding challenges as managing director at Siebert Williams Shank, referencing her AISD CFO tenure and the 2017 bond program, roughly $1.05 billion and widely reported as $1.1 billion.video
- 2023 · Travis Central Appraisal DistrictBoard of Directors Member: Nicole K. ConleyNicole K. Conley serves on the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (2nd term 2023-2024).institutional page
- 2023 · Austin Chamber of CommerceCheers to the Year 2023 (event mention)Nicole Conley (Siebert Williams Shank) mentioned as attendee/presenter at Austin Chamber event.conference listing
2022
- 2022 · Authority MagazineWomen Leading The Finance Industry: Nicole Conley of Siebert Williams Shank & Co. On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial LiteracyIn-depth interview with Nicole Conley on her journey from CFO to investment banking, diversity in finance, and financial literacy.interview
- 2022 · PRWeb / LINQLINQ Appoints Nationally Recognized School CFO to its Board of DirectorsLINQ announces Nicole Conley's appointment to its Board of Directors.press release
- 2022 · Learning CounselLINQ Appoints Nationally Recognized School CFO to its Board of DirectorsCoverage of Nicole Conley's appointment to LINQ's board.news article
- 2022 · Austin Business JournalAustin's Best CFOs of 2022: Nicole Conley wins Legacy AwardNicole Conley named a Legacy Award honoree in the Austin Business Journal's Best CFO Awards.award announcementSubscription
- 2022 · Siebert Williams Shank (press)Nicole Conley Awarded Legacy AwardSWS announces managing director Nicole Conley awarded the 2022 Best CFO Awards Legacy Award.press release
- 2022 · Women in Public FinanceSpotlighting Women 2022Nicole Conley spotlighted by Women in Public Finance for her leadership in municipal finance.award announcement
- 2022 · Women in Public Finance Texas ChapterBoard Member / Committee Listing: Nicole ConleyNicole Conley serves on Women in Public Finance Texas Chapter board/committees.institutional page
2021
- 2021 · Austin Business Journal (Texas Business Minds)Why Nicole Conley jumped from public education to investment banking (podcast)Podcast interview where Nicole Conley discusses her career move from Austin ISD CFO to investment banker at SWS.podcastSubscription
- 2021 · Austin Business JournalWhy Nicole Conley jumped from public education to investment banking with Siebert Williams Shank (article)Feature on Nicole Conley's move from Austin ISD CFO to Managing Director at Siebert Williams Shank.news article
- 2021 · Bingham Group Podcast (BG Media Group)Episode 123: Austin Infrastructure and Public Finance with Nicole ConleyReturn guest Nicole Conley discusses infrastructure and public finance from her perspective as SWS managing director.podcast
- 2021 · Spot on Texas (San Antonio Business Journal)What it's like to jump from public education to investment bankingSyndicated coverage of Nicole Conley's move from Austin ISD to Siebert Williams Shank.news article
- 2021 · American BankerNicole Conley-Abram - Chief Financial Officer (Author Profile)American Banker author profile for Nicole Conley-Abram listing her roles and experience.professional profile
2020
- 2020 · Austin Business Journal / BizwomenSiebert Williams Shank taps Nicole Conley for Austin expansionNicole Conley joins Siebert Williams Shank as managing director for infrastructure and public finance in Texas.news articleSubscription
- 2020 · Austin Business JournalSiebert Williams Shank taps Nicole Conley for Austin expansionFormer AISD finance chief tapped to lead Siebert Williams Shank's new Austin office.news articleSubscription
- 2020 · Bond BuyerAustin ISD CFO Nicole Conley joins Siebert Williams ShankNicole Conley leaves Austin ISD to join Siebert Williams Shank as managing director for infrastructure and public finance in Texas.news articleSubscription
- 2020 · Austin ChronicleAISD's High-Profile CFO Takes Her LeaveChronicle reports on Nicole Conley's resignation after being passed over for AISD superintendent interview.news article
- 2020 · KVUEAustin ISD business, operations chief Nicole Conley resignsKVUE reports Nicole Conley's resignation after applying for superintendent job.news article
- 2020 · Facebook / Paul SaldañaAustin School District's Nicole Conley resigns after being passed over for superintendentFacebook repost of Statesman article about Nicole Conley's resignation.news article
- 2020 · KUTWhen It Comes To Planning Austin ISD's Budget During A Pandemic, There Are 'No Safe Assumptions'Nicole Conley addresses AISD's pandemic budget challenges, $7.6M in COVID response costs.news article
- 2020 · Austin American-StatesmanDelays racking up costs at new $56 million Austin ISD headquartersNicole Conley quoted explaining use of building sale funds rather than taxpayer bonds for AISD headquarters.news article
2019
- 2019 · Austin American-StatesmanHow Austin school closures became more 'palatable'Nicole Conley quoted on protecting AISD reserves and uncertainty around HB3 funding sustainability.news article
- 2019 · ATX Woman / Austin Business JournalAustin is the No. 2 City for Women-owned Startups (mentions Profiles in Power winners)Nicole Conley named among six Profiles in Power winners by Austin Business Journal.news article
- 2019 · Austin ISD (official)Texas House Public Education Committee Testimony on House Bill 3Nicole Conley testifies to Texas House Public Education Committee on HB3 implementation challenges.testimony
- 2019 · Austin MonitorWhat's next in the process to close Austin ISD schools?Conley tells board that even without a bond, school closures will proceed; district needs bond for modernization.news article
- 2019 · Community ImpactProposed AISD plans could lead to broad changes in Central Austin public schoolsConley says deferred maintenance savings from school closures total $240 million, equivalent to ~$350 per taxpayer.news article
- 2019 · Austin Business Journal2019 Profiles in Power: Nicole Conley is one of Texas' leading experts on a critical issueNicole Conley named among Austin Business Journal's Profiles in Power for leadership on Texas school finance.profileSubscription
- 2019 · Austin MonitorConfused about Austin ISD's decision to close schools? You're not alone.Nicole Conley quoted on inevitability of school closures given demographic and funding trends.news article
- 2019 · Austin American-StatesmanSchool officials praise state funding planConley Johnson says HB 3 is a 'good step forward' but won't solve AISD's budget woes.news articleSubscription
- 2019 · Community ImpactAustin ISD discusses preliminary 2019-20 budget, House Bill 3 impactsConley Johnson presents the preliminary FY2019-20 budget and the cuts proposed to close that year's shortfall. Figures reported during a preliminary budget cycle moved between briefings; the outlet's numbers are in the piece.news article
- 2019 · KLBJ-AMTexas House debates a major school funding billConley-Johnson discusses the district's budget shortfall as House Bill 3 heads to the House floor. The figure quoted in the broadcast differs from the one reported five days later; both are the outlets', not ours, and we have not reconciled them.interview
- 2019 · Texas TribunePublic Education and the 86th #txlege (Tribune event)Panel featuring Conley Johnson at Texas Tribune education event with Rep. Diego Bernal, Sen. Royce West, and Todd Williams.conference listing
- 2019 · Bingham Group PodcastEpisode 38: Texas School Finance with Austin ISD CFO Nicole ConleyA.J. Bingham interviews Nicole Conley about AISD's fiscal position, its bond program, and recapture payments.podcast
- 2019 · Austin ISD (official)Message from Chief of Business & Operations Nicole Conley Johnson: State of the StateNicole Conley Johnson authors a message to the AISD community regarding Governor Abbott's State of the State address.byline by her
- 2019 · InvestEdTXThe Twisted Saga of Texas School Finance: What We Do NowNicole Conley-Johnson discusses her role on the Texas Commission on Public School Finance and need for investment.interview
- 2019 · KUTAustin ISD Says School Closure Plan Is About More Than Saving Money; It's About Spending SmarterNicole Conley addresses school closure plan as reinvestment strategy, not just cost-cutting.news article
- 2019 · KUTAustin ISD Equity Officer Calls Closure Plan 'Racism' Before Board Votes To Close Four SchoolsNicole Conley quoted defending closure plan necessity due to operating deficit despite HB3 funding.news article
- 2019 · KXANPath to school reform is lit, will Texas lawmakers walk it?Nicole Conley Johnson discusses outdated funding formulas (Cost of Education Index not updated in 30 years).news article
- 2019 · TEGAC (Texas Education Grantmakers Advocacy Consortium)TEGAC Fall Members Meeting (Speaker)Nicole Conley Johnson provided state and local perspectives on education policy at TEGAC meeting.conference listing
- 2019 · Texas Governor's OfficeWhat Education Leaders Are Saying About Governor Abbott's Plan To Reform School FinanceAISD's Nicole Conley quoted praising Governor Abbott's school finance reform plan and HB 3.press release
- 2019 · KERA News (NPR Dallas/Fort Worth) / Texas TribuneBehind Closed Doors, Greg Abbott's Office Has Pitched A Plan To Fix Texas School FinanceConley-Johnson questions whether Abbott's plan puts money back into the system for schools; notes commission independence concern.news article
- 2019 · KLBJ-AMAISD Feeling the Impact of Charter School Enrollment GrowthConley-Johnson warns charter growth could add 8,800 students; AISD lost $562M+ in revenue to charters.interview
- 2019 · KLBJ-AMDespite new reform, Austin ISD still sending large amounts of the money to the stateConley-Johnson says AISD still sending significant payments to state despite reform.interview
- 2019 · KXANEXPLAINED: Why lawmakers can't kill Robin HoodConley Johnson on KXAN: 'We're contemplating things like school closures and consolidations' while taxpayers pay more.news article
- 2019 · KXANThe number one priority: why lawmakers expect school finance reformConley Johnson says system is 'undeniably broken' but wide disagreement on how to fix it.news article
- 2019 · KLBJ-AMAustin school district still without a concrete plan to address budget problemsConley-Johnson discusses the district's growing budget gap, its projected growth by 2021, and rising recapture payments. The figures are the station's as broadcast; this row is dated to the year only.interview
- 2019 · State Board of Education / TASALearning Roundtable: Building a Stronger Texas (panel listing)Conley Johnson listed as panelist on equity and access at SBOE Learning Roundtable at TASA Midwinter Conference.conference listing
2018
- 2018 · Texas TribuneTexas school finance panel approves final reportNicole Conley-Johnson argues unsuccessfully to keep cost estimates in commission's final report.news article
- 2018 · Spectrum News AustinAustin ISD Proposes Closing 12 SchoolsNicole Conley Johnson quoted on proposed closure of 12 AISD schools.news article
- 2018 · KUTAustin ISD Budget Document Suggests Consolidating 12 Schools To Cut CostsNicole Conley Johnson explains AISD's fiscal crisis: more kids in poverty but classified as wealthy under school finance laws.news article
- 2018 · Austin ISD NewsroomCelebrating the Austin ISD 2017 Bond AnniversaryConley Johnson speaks on Austin ISD's community engagement process for the 2017 bond, at an anniversary event.press release
- 2018 · Austin MonitorAISD budget task force begins tackling $30M deficitConley Johnson reviews AISD finance trends and budget projections with Budget Stabilization Task Force.news article
- 2018 · KUTWhat Should I Ask Of My Legislators If I Want Texas' School Funding System To Change?Conley Johnson explains outdated school funding weights and advocates for formula updates.news article
- 2018 · Austin American-StatesmanAustin school board on path to deplete district reserves in 3 yearsNicole Conley Johnson warned AISD board that budget is tighter than acknowledged, reserves buying time.news article
- 2018 · Austin MonitorAISD adopts $1.6B budgetNicole Conley Johnson quoted on Austin ISD's adoption of a $1.6 billion operating budget.news article
- 2018 · Texas Tribune / Longview News-JournalLawmakers, education leaders discuss school finance in TexasNicole Conley Johnson participates in Texas Tribune-moderated panel on school finance with lawmakers.news article
- 2018 · Texas Tribune / Community ImpactLawmakers, education leaders discuss school finance in TexasTribune panel with Huberty, Bernal, Williams, and Conley Johnson on recapture and school finance reform.conference listing
- 2018 · Community ImpactAccountability, taxes are keys to reforming Texas school finance, education panel saysConley Johnson says recapture highlights perversions in funding formula; district contemplating significant cuts.news article
- 2018 · Community Impact4 ways Texas school finance concerns are impacting Austin ISDSummarizes Conley Johnson's explanations of AISD financial challenges from Tribune panel.news article
- 2018 · Austin ISD NewsroomAISD Board Names New Operations OfficerConley Johnson quoted announcing Matias Segura as new operations officer for AISD bond program.press release
- 2018 · Texas TribuneWill Texas school finance panel tell schools to do more with less? Some members think it's predeterminedNicole Conley Johnson argues commission hearings skewed toward efficiency; 'they haven't funded us enough.'news article
- 2018 · Austin ChronicleNicole Conley Johnson Joins Public Education ReviewAustin Chronicle reports Conley Johnson's appointment to Texas Commission on Public School Finance; describes recapture dynamics.news article
- 2018 · Texas Education AgencyTexas Commission on Public School Finance - Commissioner ListingNicole Conley Johnson listed as member of the Texas Commission on Public School Finance appointed by Speaker Straus.institutional page
- 2018 · Austin MonitorSchool district fiscal forecast bleakConley Johnson projects recapture ballooning to $771M; budget as lean as possible.news article
- 2018 · Texas Legislature Online (86th Session)HB 3 — Senate Committee Witness List (Nicole Conley listed)Nicole Conley, CFO Austin ISD, listed as witness on HB 3 school finance bill.testimony
2017
- 2017 · Austin American-StatesmanAISD's chief financial officer appointed to school funding reform panelStatesman reports Conley Johnson's appointment to Texas Commission on Public School Finance with photo and detailed coverage.news articleSubscription
- 2017 · Austin ISD (official)Austin ISD CFO appointed to Texas Commission on Public School Finance by Speaker StrausAustin ISD announces Nicole Conley Johnson's appointment to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance.press release
- 2017 · HillCo PartnersSpeaker Names Members to Texas Commission on Public School FinanceSpeaker Straus names Nicole Conley Johnson to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance.news article
- 2017 · Austin MonitorAISD CFO joins state public school finance commissionAustin Monitor reports Nicole Conley Johnson's appointment to school finance commission.news article
- 2017 · Austin MonitorSchool communities to have more say in new facility designsNicole Conley Johnson explains community involvement process for new school facility designs.news article
- 2017 · Spectrum News AustinAustin ISD sells HQ and other properties, moves SouthNicole Conley Johnson quoted on AISD selling its headquarters and other properties.news article
- 2017 · Austin American-StatesmanInforming voters: Austin-area school bonds top Nov. 7 ballot measuresNicole Conley Johnson quoted on AISD's 2017 bond package, roughly $1.05 billion, and an operating budget shortfall affecting facility repairs.news article
- 2017 · Austin MonitorOut with the old, in with the new at AISDNicole Conley Johnson referenced in context of AISD leadership transition.news article
- 2017 · Austin MonitorAISD seeks environmental flexibility in redevelopment of Barton Springs schoolsConley Johnson presents at Environmental Commission on water quality agreements for Bond-funded school renovations.news article
- 2017 · Austin American-Statesman (PolitiFact Texas)Emails: Nicole Conley Johnson on 2017 bond tax rate analysisNicole Conley Johnson provides detailed tax rate analysis via email for PolitiFact Texas fact-check on 2017 bond.news article
- 2017 · Austin ISD (official)AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education CommitteeNicole Conley Johnson testifies before House Public Education Committee on HB62 and TRS-Care/Social Security cost burden.testimony
- 2017 · Austin MonitorAISD braces itself for end of legislative sessionConley Johnson tells board the best hope is no cuts and no unfunded mandates from legislature.news article
- 2017 · Community ImpactHere's what Austin ISD's chief financial officer has to say about the Robin Hood lawConley Johnson's testimony on recapture: AISD pays over $500M, could cut tax rate 35 cents if recapture eliminated.news article
- 2017 · Austin ISDAISD 2017 Bond Newsletter (byline by Nicole Conley Johnson)Nicole Conley Johnson authors a bond newsletter update signed as Chief Business and Operations Officer.byline by her
- 2017 · Texas Education Agency / SBOEPanel 2: Equity and Access (Conference Presentation)Nicole Conley Johnson presented as panelist on Equity and Access at Texas State Board of Education event.conference listing
2016
- 2016 · Austin American-StatesmanExperiment sputters as Austin district seeks school lunch solutionNicole Conley quoted on school lunch pilot program and labor cost reduction strategy.news article
- 2016 · Austin American-StatesmanAustin district adopts rules to boost minority-owned businessesNicole Conley spearheads AISD's new HUB program to boost minority-owned business contracting.news article
- 2016 · EAG News / Austin MonitorTexas school district sets race, gender quotas for construction workConley, as AISD CFO, headed advisory committee for new HUB program with race/gender contracting quotas.news article
- 2016 · Austin American-StatesmanOfficials react to the state Supreme Court's ruling on school financeNicole Conley expresses disappointment at state Supreme Court ruling upholding flawed school finance system.news article
- 2016 · KUTPay Raises Could Stem Teachers' Affordability Issues, But Does AISD Have the Money?Nicole Conley explains that teacher raises would exacerbate projected AISD budget deficits.news article
- 2016 · KUT'Alarm' Over Texas School Finance, But Changes Not Expected SoonNicole Conley warns AISD must make decisions about continuing program investments as recapture grows.news article
- 2016 · KUTAustin School District Brings Diversity to District LeadershipNicole Conley featured in story on AISD's diverse senior leadership, discusses race and raising two Black sons as single mom CFO.news article
- 2016 · KXANAustin ISD getting a better handle on payroll problemsNicole Conley addresses AISD's payroll system problems affecting employee paychecks.news article
2015
2014
- 2014 · KUTDespite a Majority of Low-Income Students, 'Robin Hood' Targets AISD's BudgetNicole Conley quoted on AISD being classified as property-rich despite serving majority low-income students.news article
- 2014 · Austin MonitorAISD funding situation dire, panel hearsNicole Conley presents to panel on AISD's dire funding situation.news article
- 2014 · Austin ISDFY2014 Official Budget (Nicole Conley-Abram, CFO)Official AISD FY2014 budget document covering Conley-Abram's CFO oversight of district finances.testimony
2013
- 2013 · KUTWhy Austin ISD Can't Spend Any of Its 2013 Bond MoneyConley-Abrams expresses frustration at bond money tied up in lawsuit; discusses critical health/safety needs.news article
- 2013 · Austin ChronicleAISD Braces for Lege, Court ActionConley-Abram moved budget process to February to build legislative options into projections; discusses recapture and tax rollback election.news article
2012
- 2012 · Austin ISDUpClose Meeting Presentation: Budget and Finance Overview (Nicole Conley-Abram, CFO)Conley-Abram presents Austin ISD's financial accountability report, covering its bond ratings, its Superior rating under the state's FIRST system, and GFOA awards.conference listing
- 2012 · Austin American-StatesmanAustin school district seeking millions to explore a new way of funding schoolsConley-Abram advocates for student-based budgeting formula to improve equity and efficiency in school funding.news articleSubscription
- 2012 · Austin American-StatesmanAustin property taxes jump 38% over past decadeNicole Conley-Abram quoted on structural financial pressures and need for voter-approved tax increases.news article
- 2012 · Austin American-StatesmanAustin schools Superintendent proposes job cuts, declares hiring freezeNicole Conley-Abram quoted on potential 70 position cuts and position moves between offices.news article
2011
- 2011 · Austin ISD NewsroomAISD Earns Highest Award for Financial TransparencyConley-Abram and her staff recognized for earning Texas Comptroller's highest award for financial transparency.press release
- 2011 · Austin ISD NewsroomAustin ISD Earns Highest Award From Texas Comptroller for Financial TransparencyConley-Abram quoted accepting Gold Leadership Circle Award from Texas Comptroller for second consecutive year.press release
- 2011 · Austin ChronicleThe First AISD CutsConley-Abram questioned by Trustee Schneider on risks of drawing down reserves; cites bond rating concerns.news article
2009
2007
2006
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5 that cover the most ground, from 2018 to 2022.
- 2022Authority MagazineWomen Leading The Finance Industry: Nicole Conley of Siebert Williams Shank & Co. On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial Literacy
- 2022Austin Business JournalAustin's Best CFOs of 2022: Nicole Conley wins Legacy Award
- 2020Bond BuyerAustin ISD CFO Nicole Conley joins Siebert Williams Shank
- 2019Austin Business Journal2019 Profiles in Power: Nicole Conley is one of Texas' leading experts on a critical issue
- 2018Austin ChronicleNicole Conley Johnson Joins Public Education Review
Reading the record
Search my current name and you will miss more than half of this.
Anyone checking my record by search will find a little under half of it, because the Austin ISD years are indexed under two earlier names. That is worth saying plainly rather than leaving a reader to conclude the record is thinner than it is.
Three names, one person
What is not here
119 items from 53 outlets, every one linked to where it was published.
Trade press, Texas local press, education press and the legislative record. Every item links out to its source.