January 13, 2026

COAERS is pleased to announce the appointment of Jie Li to the System’s Board of Trustees. Ms. Li succeeds Dr. Michael Granof in the Trustee Place 5 position, an appointment made by the COAERS Board.

Jie Li is an accomplished investor and startup advisor with a strong commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their goals. Her career includes experience in angel investing, strategic leadership roles at early‑stage companies, private and public equity investing, and work in leveraged finance, equity underwriting, and M&A. She has also served as a mentor and judge for Techstars and the Harvard Innovation Lab. Ms. Li holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics with honors from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Ms. Li brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Board, and we look forward to the valuable contributions she will make in her new role.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Granof for his outstanding service and dedication to the Board on behalf of the City of Austin and COAERS members.