Laura Fauber, Board President
Laura is an attorney who serves as in-house counsel at the National Instruments Corporation, a multi-national technology company headquartered in Austin. Prior to joining NI, Laura spent several years in private law firm practice where she provided pro bono counseling and advocacy to several organizations supporting children, education, and underserved small business owners. After enrolling her son in ATX KIDS CLUB and observing the joys and wonders that summer camp brought him, Laura joined the Board to assist in furthering the organization's significant impact on kids in the Austin community.
Laura is an attorney who serves as in-house counsel at the National Instruments Corporation, a multi-national technology company headquartered in Austin. Prior to joining NI, Laura spent several years in private law firm practice where she provided pro bono counseling and advocacy to several organizations supporting children, education, and underserved small business owners. After enrolling her son in ATX KIDS CLUB and observing the joys and wonders that summer camp brought him, Laura joined the Board to assist in furthering the organization's significant impact on kids in the Austin community.
Julie Plowman, Secretary
Julie is a graduate of the University of Texas and an in-house lawyer. She serves as Vice President of
Legal at Uniti Group, Inc., a publicly traded telecommunications company, headquartered in Little Rock
Arkansas. Julie has been a resident of Austin since 1993 and has raised two children through Austin
schools. In addition to her legal work, Julie has served in several volunteer leadership roles with a local
Cub Scout Pack, two local Scouts BSA Troops, and a youth swim team. In her spare time, she loves
exploring Texas State Parks, hiking and biking local trails, and discovering unique spots all over Austin.
Julie joined the ATX KIDS CLUB board in 2022 to support the mission and offer opportunities to explore
Austin to more children each year.
Julie is a graduate of the University of Texas and an in-house lawyer. She serves as Vice President of
Legal at Uniti Group, Inc., a publicly traded telecommunications company, headquartered in Little Rock
Arkansas. Julie has been a resident of Austin since 1993 and has raised two children through Austin
schools. In addition to her legal work, Julie has served in several volunteer leadership roles with a local
Cub Scout Pack, two local Scouts BSA Troops, and a youth swim team. In her spare time, she loves
exploring Texas State Parks, hiking and biking local trails, and discovering unique spots all over Austin.
Julie joined the ATX KIDS CLUB board in 2022 to support the mission and offer opportunities to explore
Austin to more children each year.
Sarah Figueroa, Treasurer
Sarah was born and raised in Germany and moved to El Paso, Texas just in time to attend college at UTEP, where she earned her Marketing degree. Sarah runs her own advertising agency, The Davis Group, specializing in paid media strategy and placement for non-profit, commercial businesses and government agencies. Sarah is passionate about connecting people with experiences, especially within their own backyard and once her son had his first adventure with ATX KIDS CLUB, there was no going back! Sarah joined the ATX KIDS CLUB board in 2023 to be a part of bringing this amazing organization closer to more kids in the Austin area than ever!
Sarah was born and raised in Germany and moved to El Paso, Texas just in time to attend college at UTEP, where she earned her Marketing degree. Sarah runs her own advertising agency, The Davis Group, specializing in paid media strategy and placement for non-profit, commercial businesses and government agencies. Sarah is passionate about connecting people with experiences, especially within their own backyard and once her son had his first adventure with ATX KIDS CLUB, there was no going back! Sarah joined the ATX KIDS CLUB board in 2023 to be a part of bringing this amazing organization closer to more kids in the Austin area than ever!
Emaan Abdelbaki, Board Member
Emaan is a highly experienced data-driven marketing executive with a 25-year track record in developing and executing multi-channel campaigns. Formerly the Head of Marketing at CRMNEXT, Inc., he now brings his wealth of expertise to board leadership roles. Emaan is deeply committed to community involvement, serving as a board member and volunteer with the Greater East Austin Youth Association. As a coach for Little League Tee-Ball and Coach Pitch teams, he also manages the league’s website and marketing communications, showcasing his passion for sports and youth development in East Austin. His dedication extends to the Austin American Marketing Association (AMA), where he contributed as a board member, VP of Member Experience, and Co-President. Outside of his professional and volunteer commitments, Emaan enjoys cooking and indulges in the art of homebrewing beer.
Emaan is a highly experienced data-driven marketing executive with a 25-year track record in developing and executing multi-channel campaigns. Formerly the Head of Marketing at CRMNEXT, Inc., he now brings his wealth of expertise to board leadership roles. Emaan is deeply committed to community involvement, serving as a board member and volunteer with the Greater East Austin Youth Association. As a coach for Little League Tee-Ball and Coach Pitch teams, he also manages the league’s website and marketing communications, showcasing his passion for sports and youth development in East Austin. His dedication extends to the Austin American Marketing Association (AMA), where he contributed as a board member, VP of Member Experience, and Co-President. Outside of his professional and volunteer commitments, Emaan enjoys cooking and indulges in the art of homebrewing beer.
Catherine Walker, Board Member
Catherine is the EVP, Chief Financial & Risk Officer at CapMetro, greater Austin area’s transit agency. At CapMetro Catherine is responsible for several departments including financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and information technology.
Catherine has nearly 25 years of experience in finance and operations leadership roles and has a vested interest in using her skills not just professionally, but also philanthropically. Her desire to champion the mission of ATX Kids Club stems from her support of broadening children’s horizons, providing inclusive opportunities for children to grow into active citizens. She also has three super active children who participate in a variety of local activities, including wrestling tournaments, soccer matches, judo, golfing, hiking, camping and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Catherine holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, a B.S. in Business Economics and Public Policy, and a B.A. in Spanish, both from Indiana University. Catherine is also a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Catherine is the EVP, Chief Financial & Risk Officer at CapMetro, greater Austin area’s transit agency. At CapMetro Catherine is responsible for several departments including financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and information technology.
Catherine has nearly 25 years of experience in finance and operations leadership roles and has a vested interest in using her skills not just professionally, but also philanthropically. Her desire to champion the mission of ATX Kids Club stems from her support of broadening children’s horizons, providing inclusive opportunities for children to grow into active citizens. She also has three super active children who participate in a variety of local activities, including wrestling tournaments, soccer matches, judo, golfing, hiking, camping and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Catherine holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, a B.S. in Business Economics and Public Policy, and a B.A. in Spanish, both from Indiana University. Catherine is also a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Anna Lan, Board Member
Anna Lan is embracing her role as the Transit-Oriented Development Manager for Capital Metro (CapMetro) in Austin, Texas. She spearheads the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development program, which aligns policy and real estate opportunities to develop vibrant, mixed-use communities alongside major bus and train routes. Anna's career took root in the private sector as a transportation planning consultant in New York City. She then dedicated five years to the integrated planning and architecture team at Arup in Asia, contributing to significant rail projects for Hong Kong MTR. Anna earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and her master’s in urban planning from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. At home in Austin, Anna and her husband are bringing up their two young boys. The oldest is a camper with ATX KIDS CLUB and loves to ride the bus.
Anna Lan is embracing her role as the Transit-Oriented Development Manager for Capital Metro (CapMetro) in Austin, Texas. She spearheads the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development program, which aligns policy and real estate opportunities to develop vibrant, mixed-use communities alongside major bus and train routes. Anna's career took root in the private sector as a transportation planning consultant in New York City. She then dedicated five years to the integrated planning and architecture team at Arup in Asia, contributing to significant rail projects for Hong Kong MTR. Anna earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and her master’s in urban planning from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. At home in Austin, Anna and her husband are bringing up their two young boys. The oldest is a camper with ATX KIDS CLUB and loves to ride the bus.