Katie-Rose (Higgins) Austin

Vice President

Biography

Ms. Austin (formerly Ms. Higgins) joined Falfurrias Capital Partners as an Analyst in 2016, was promoted to Associate in 2018 and Vice President in January 2021. In her role as Vice President, Ms. Austin is responsible for acquisition sourcing, structuring, deal execution, and portfolio company support. She leads the Education & Workforce Development practice and primarily covers the business services sector. Ms. Austin played golf collegiately for Vanderbilt University and the University of South Carolina.

Career Highlights

  • Joined Falfurrias Capital Partners in 2016
  • Promoted to Associate in 2018 and Vice President in 2021
  • Interned as an Analyst at Sherman Financial Company

Current Board Memberships

  • Engage fi
  • Carolina Youth Coalition

Education

  • M.Ed. Vanderbilt University, Leadership & Organizational Performance, Summa Cum Laude
  • B.S. University of South Carolina Honors College, Accounting Major, Finance Minor Summa Cum Laude