Leaders
Participants are coached by academy leaders, upper-level students who serve as positive role models to motivate, guide, and support MLK scholars toward academic and social success as they navigate through their educational experience at WMU.
Academy Leaders
Tier 1 Leader
Sydney Powell
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.
WMU email: sydney.d.powell@wmich.edu
Major: political science
Year in school: senior
Intended graduation date: spring 2024
A little about myself: I am a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and I love spending time with my family.
Tier 2 Leader
Asa Hollingsworth
Hometown: Farmington Hills, Mich.
WMU email: asa.m.hollingsworth@wmich.edu
Majors: political science and economics
Year in school: junior
Intended graduation date: spring 2025
A little about myself: I like sports and hanging out with my brothers.
Tier 3 Leader
Dalla Wong
Hometown: Pasadena, Calif.
WMU email: dalla.y.wong@wmich.edu
Major: occupational therapy
Year in school: graduate
Intended graduation date: spring 2025
A little about myself: I enjoy playing tennis and my friends are my greatest support network.
