RECIPIENT OF THE NEXT-GEN PHILANTHROPIST AWARD

United Way Miami Young Leaders embody what it means to be an active changemaker in the community. Setting their sights on steering toward a better tomorrow, Young Leaders immerse themselves in community-driven initiatives as volunteers and mentors. United Way Young Leaders share a passion for meaningful change and amplify their collective impact to build a stronger Miami for all.

One Young Leader emerges as a remarkable figure, etching a prominent mark in philanthropy and community involvement. Blending the best of his business expertise with his unwavering commitment to community service, Austin Hollo is a cornerstone of the United Way Miami family. United Way has found an invaluable supporter in Hollo, whose commitment to service and inclusion seamlessly aligns with United Way’s mission.

Hollo’s dedication to service is evident in his role as a member of the United Way Miami Board of Directors and Young Leaders Executive Committee, where he served as its past Chair of Professional Development. Hollo’s impact is reflected in the lives he touches and the positive ripples of his contributions, proving that success gains true meaning when intertwined with a genuine commitment to making a difference. As a visionary leader and compassionate philanthropist, Hollo is an inspiration for young professionals who believe in the power of collective change and charitable giving.

Beyond his engagement within the community, Hollo’s professional endeavors are a testament to his leadership and drive. Stepping in his family’s footsteps, Hollo became an integral part of Florida East Coast Realty in 2009 as the third generation of the Hollo family welcomed into the company. As its Chief Operating Officer, Hollo’s responsibilities include the development of upcoming projects, strategic marketing and positioning of existing properties and the coordination of property management and leasing activities. Hollo is also involved in the company’s risk management and insurance portfolio, underwriting and evaluating real estate acquisitions and investments.

A graduate of the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, Hollo earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Marketing with a minor in Organizational Psychology in 2007. His professional journey includes two years as an analyst at LNR Partners, Inc. in Miami Beach, where he honed his skills within the company’s Real Estate Finance and Servicing Group working with acquisition, surveillance, servicing and disposition of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS).

Adding to his accolades, Hollo serves on the advisory boards for Florida International University’s Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate and Center for Leadership. He also plays pivotal roles on the Board of Directors, Funding Development Committee and New Leaders Taskforce for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, as well as the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and New World Center Committee for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He is also an integral member of the Young Professionals of the Lighthouse for the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Hollo was featured as one of Brickell Magazine’s Top 20 Professionals Under 40 in 2017, Miami Today’s Achiever Profiles and Book of Leaders Honoree for 2020 and South Florida Business and Wealth’s Up and Comer Award Recipient for 2021.

Hollo embodies the spirit of positive change and commitment, making him a United Way Champion. As a vital member of the United Way community, he continues to leave an impressive and lasting mark, highlighting that the true measure of success lies not just in personal achievements but in the impact that we leave on the lives of others.

As United Way Miami celebrates its 100 years of service in the community this April, we are proud to have young leaders like Hollo on our side, providing the momentum of engagement that can influence other up-and-coming young philanthropists to give their time and their commitment to the betterment of our city’s future, now and for the next 100 years.