Loreal Sarkisian

Last modified on: 03-13-2026 12:19:45

Commissioner
(Governor's Commission for Women)

Entered Office: 03-2026 Term Ends: 12-31-2027

General Information

Home Town: Austin


Personal Information

Loreal Sarkisian of Austin is a fashion executive, philanthropist, and community leader based in Austin, Texas. She currently serves as CEO of Loreal Sarkisian Brands and is the founder of XOLO Foundation Inc. Loreal brings a strong background in leadership and mentorship, having previously worked as an assistant track & field coach at the University of Florida and the University of Southern California. She is the wife of Steve Sarkisian, Head Football Coach at The University of Texas at Austin, and is widely recognized for her commitment to service, faith, and advocacy for women and families. In March 2025, Loreal and her husband welcomed their first child together, a son, and they share a blended family with three additional children. Sarkisian earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.