Celebrating the 2024 Graduates of Leadership Round Rock and Ascend

This past week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 2024 graduating class of two of our amazing leadership programs: Leadership Round Rock and Ascend.

These graduates have completed a year-long journey that has equipped them with the skills, knowledge, and connections to serve the Round Rock community more effectively.

Leadership Round Rock is dedicated to developing leadership skills and raising awareness about the issues and opportunities that shape our city. Throughout the program, participants gained valuable insights into topics such as Round Rock’s history, infrastructure, education, and the importance of community involvement. A few fun things they did included touring a water treatment plant, driving a police car, and trying their hand at operating a fire hose. Every year, the class selects a non-profit to raise money for their class project. This year, the class raised over $30,000 for StepN2Success, a program of the Round Rock Police Department.

Ascend is an advanced leadership program offered by the Round Rock Chamber, designed for emerging leaders ready to take their skills to the next level. As the graduate-level extension of Leadership Round Rock, Ascend provides participants with a deeper understanding of community issues and challenges. They also had the opportunity to connect directly with Ascend alumni and local mentors to set leadership goals for the future.

Congratulations to the 2024 graduates! We are so grateful for your dedication to our community and are excited to see the amazing things you will accomplish in the years ahead. Thank you for your investment in Round Rock’s future!

Ascend

• Joseph Jeffers, Financial Integrated Solutions
• Mikaela Moore, No Time For Social
• Jessica Mosman, Financial Integrated Solutions
• Alejandra Murillo-Samdumu, Round Rock Chamber
• Apryl Reavis, Round Rock Area Serving Center
• Susan Rock, Rock Business Solutions
• Michele Sherwood, Better Life Realty
• Zachary Sperry, Formerly GBA

Leadership Round Rock

• Andrea Adame, Susser Bank
• Matthew Atwood, EPCOR Utilities
• Byron Brode, Texas State University
• Wylie Brownwell, Round Rock Fire Department
• Amber Burkley, Ascension
• Armando Cueva, IKEA
• Bradley Dushkin, City of Round Rock
• Andrew Gnann, Ascension Seton Williamson
• Jessica Hebert, Hyatt Place Austin-Round Rock
• Hunter Leatherman, Independent Financial
• Dionne McBride, Studio 16:19
• Evan Meikle, Round Rock Toyota
• Nadja Mitchell, Baylor Scott & White
• Danielle Morrissey, Round Rock Chamber
• Parker Napp, Office of Texas State Representative Caroline Harris Davila
• Cal Otero, MOD: Architecture
• Wendy Prindle, CASA of Williamson County
• Jackson Ryan, Round Rock Express
• Aaron Schultz, Round Rock Toyota
• Collin Stuart, Independent Financial

Interested in joining Leadership Round Rock or Ascend? Keep an eye out for when our 2026 applications open!