As a fifth-generation Austinite, Kaz Wojtewicz has a deep understanding of the angst change has brought to Austin and the need to work for the future we want. These changes, and managing change, inspired Kaz to study economics at Texas State University and public affairs at The University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, where he specialized in real estate economics, zoning (history), and transportation.

A staunch believer in the maxim "leaders eat last," Kaz advocates for public leadership and government that serves all of society. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the public and private sectors, including the Texas Army National Guard and Army Reserves. He was on the boards of AURA, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods and NWACA.

Kaz lives with his wife, two daughters, in-laws, two cats, and a labrador. He enjoys biking, exploring the Austin food and beer scene, and spending time with friends and family.

Merrell and John Foote have called Austin home since 1987. They moved to Mueller in 2019 after living in the Middle East for seven years.

Merrell’s career has spanned the public, private and nonprofit sectors, including roles as a communications strategist, marketing manager, journalist, writer/editor, legislative policy analyst and educator.

She has volunteered with neighborhood groups, schools, animal shelters and civic organizations. Merrell and John love adventures and have visited more than 40 countries. They have two grown children — a son in Cincinnati and a daughter in Austin. They belong to two cats and a dog.

Mai traded the dim sum of Hong Kong for the kolaches of Houston (don't ask her to pick a favorite, it's a family feud!), where she spent 25 years mastering the art of both Southern hospitality and navigating a city without an easy-to-use bike lane or light rail (one day, Houston, one day!).

She was on a quest to find the perfect walkable city with enough green space for her gardening obsession to flourish, all while collecting enough travel stories to rival Marco Polo (minus the whole kidnapping thing). This brought her to the weird and hilly city of Austin, and the pedestrian and bike lane-obsessed Mueller neighborhood.

Mai applauds the work and effort done by the Mueller founders, and her service to MNA is in honor of them. In sum, she’s a mix of world traveler and neighborhood enthusiast, with a serious weakness for dim sum and the therapeutic crunch of fresh compost between her fingers.

Sarah Seraj has lived in Mueller since 2014 and served on the MNA Steering Committee since 2022. She is a psychologist by profession, and she and her sister own a local business that provides equity-focused leadership training.

Sarah started her career in environmental engineering but transitioned to the field of psychology when she realized engineering problems had social and psychological aspects that were often ignored in traditional solutions. She is passionate about creating more inclusive spaces for marginalized communities.

Sally Acevedo is a committed member of the Mueller Neighborhood Association, bringing her expertise in digital marketing and a passion for community engagement to her role. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico, Sally has lived in Austin, Texas, since 2017. With a master's degree in Internet Business and over a decade of experience as a digital marketing consultant and virtual assistant, she has leveraged her skills to benefit not only the MNA but also various other nonprofit organizations. Since moving to Mueller in 2021, she has actively participated in initiatives that promote unity, innovation, and inclusivity within the community.

Dedicated to the continued growth and prosperity of Mueller, Sally is focused on driving development that reflects the values of the neighborhood. She remains committed to making Mueller a model of community collaboration and forward-thinking progress.

Jawad Ali is a physician by training (general surgeon) and has led growth within healthcare. He has experience starting organizations (e.g. started and led Austin Medtech Connect) and serves on the board of The Refugee Collective, creating employment opportunities for local refugees.

Jawad has lived in Mueller for six years and wants to be more engaged in its amazing community. He is an immigrant from Pakistan and lives in Mueller with his wife and three kids.

Lynn Berry is a retired physician from the U.S. Air Force and has lived in Mueller since 2018. She is the proud parent of a freshman at McCallum and junior in LASA.

Since retirement Lynn has been working with the Girl Scout Walnut Creek Service Unit as an event organizer and troop leader. She looks forward to working with her neighbors!

David DeLeon has been an educator for over 16 years, after being the first in his family to graduate college.

He has served on the board of directors for multiple nonprofits, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You have likely seen David walking around in the neighborhood with his light brown husky! He lives in one of the affordable units in Mueller and applied to be on the Steering Committee because he wants to ensure that it consists of a diverse set of voices representing Mueller.

Dr. Meisha-ann Martin has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has spent almost 20 years as an employee experience researcher and practitioner.

Dr. Martin has a personal passion for diversity, equity and inclusion and loves using data and analytics to identify and remedy inclusion gaps in the employee experience. She is considered a People Analytics/Employee Experience expert, leading efforts in companies like Flex, JetBlue and Raymond James Financial, and also the Talent Management function at ServiceMaster.

Dr. Martin is part of the Workhuman Consulting Practice In her current role as Senior Director, People Analytics and Research at Workhuman. She provides analytics consulting to clients and prospects and works closely with the team focused on proving the impact of positive work experiences for individuals and organizations.

Dr. Martin is considered a thought leader in this space and regularly speaks on topics like recognition, wellness, inclusion and psychological safety. She is a regular contributor to Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, HR Executive, HR Dive and Benefits Pro and has been recognized by HR Executive as a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer.

Catherine is a happily active retiree in the Empty Nest/Go-Go years, having the time of her life! She and husband Jim travel quite a bit, mostly helping the family and friends. Recent travel has been relocations — transitioning parents to their final end, and launching their kids from home to college to great jobs. Catherine and Jim have helped plan and execute 20 moves across five states in the past seven years, Including four of their own.

Her degrees are Mechanical Engineering (Illini) and Engineering Management (Rolla). She spent over 33 years with 3M Company in several functions, including building expansions, custom equipment installations, process improvement, product/projects, and managing teams to support manufacturing and supply chains. Assignments were St. Paul, MN; Nevada and Columbia, MO; and Austin.

She and Jim have been in Mueller since moving back to Austin in late 2022 and are having a fabulous time! She serves as block captain and a member of the MNA steering committee and hopes to contribute to making Mueller even better.

Sherri “Sophie” Lynn Taylor was born and raised in Austin and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in education. She also holds an Evans-Smith Certificate of Divinity from Virginia Union University.

Sophie was in the UT Austin Longhorn Band and was an AISD band director and a clarinetist in the Army National Guard’s 49th Armored Division Band at Camp Mabry. She served in the Virginia Army National Guard and was a Fulbright Memorial Scholar ambassador for the Washington, D.C. school system in a USA-Japan teacher exchange program.

Sophie was elected to a six-year terms on the Austin Community College Board of Trustees in 2024. She has volunteered with Austin Area Urban League, NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Texas Music Educators Association, Back on my Feet Austin, ViaHope, Austin Clubhouse, Lions Club International and St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She is also involved in military veteran groups, including the Austin Community College Student Veterans' Association, Civil Air Patrol and National Guard Association of Texas.

Sophie plays guitar at weekly bluegrass jams and leads "S.O.P.H.I.E.'s Sing-Along" community choir in Mueller. She is a Travis County Voter Deputy Registrar and member of the Texas League of Women Voters. Sophie is "hyena happy and peacock proud" of her two daughters’ community advocacy work, and she has eight grandchildren in Virginia.