Academy Leaders

Students are coached by academy leaders who are upper-level students who serve as positive role models to motivate, guide, and support MLK scholars toward academic and social success as they navigate their educational experience at WMU.

Tier 1 Leader

Kyle Jackson

Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
WMU email: kyle.x.jackson@wmich.edu 
Major: Advertising and Promotion Marketing
Intended graduation date: Spring 2025
Clifton Strengths: Competition, Futuristic, Focus, WOO, Communication

Tier 2 Leader

Asa Hollingsworth

Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
WMU email: asa.m.hollingsworth@wmich.edu 
Major: Political Science
Intended graduation date: Spring 2025
Clifton Strengths: Context, WOO, Connectedness, Positivity, Futuristic

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.