Every spring, Leadership Austin recognizes alumni and community leaders who are serving the region in exceptional ways, and who are committed to our core values of community trusteeship, inclusiveness, collaborative decision-making and personal responsibility. The Ascendant award is given to an alumnus who has graduated from Essential or Emerge in the past five years. Maram Museitif (Emerge 10 – 2016) was the recipient of the award in 2019.
Maram is a champion for quality healthcare that is accessible to all. Currently serving on the Board of Managers for Central Health, Maram has experience with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as well as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has also served as chair of the Legislative Policy and Advocacy Committee for the Texas Public Health Association and is currently serving on the City of Austin Human Rights Commission.
Learn more about Maram and read her interview for the 2019 Community Engagement Honorees Reception.
The 2019 Community Engagement Honorees:
Christopher Kennedy, Leadership Austin CEO (Essential 16 – 1995)
David Escamilla, Outstanding Alumnus (Essential 23 – 2002)
Earl Maxwell, Honorary Alumnus
Maram Museitif, Ascendant Alumna (Emerge 10 – 2016)
Mike Meroney, 2019 Leadership Austin Board Chair (Essential 26 – 2005)
See the complete list of past Community Engagement Honorees.
Save the date for the 2020 Community Engagement Honorees Reception: Wednesday, April 1. Stay tuned to email and social media for honoree announcements and ticket information.
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