Ana Sisnett

Ana transitioned gracefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at her home in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Ana was a long-time ALLGO supporter and community member. Her visual art and spoken word performances inspired and moved many at ALLGO events. No one who ever heard her read her poem about how to eat mango was ever the same.

Ana could often be seen at ALLGO events dancing salsa with her signature smile. She was a published poet and writer whose writings are included in several anthologies. She was also the author of Grannie Jus’ Come! a children’s book inspired by her childhood memories of Panama.

Her local, national and international activism included community media, anti-oppression workshops, HIV/AIDS awareness, and community technology training and access.

As a “Technomama” during the ’90s, Ana provided Internet trainings in English, Spanish and Portuguese throughout the world for organizations including the UN. As the Executive Director of Austin Free-net, Ana sought to ensure technology access for everyone. Her focus was on empowering women and communities of color around the world.

Ana will live on in our hearts and be a spirit of ALLGO for generations to come.

Ana Sisnett’s family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to one of the following causes in Ana’s honor:

The Care Communities
7215 Cameron Road
Austin, Texas 78752

Austin Free-Net
2209 Rosewood Ave.
Austin, TX 78702

Contributions to cover Ana’s medical expenses and final arrangements may be made to:

Priscilla Hale
P.O. Box 6149
Austin, TX 78762