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 MLK Academy 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.