Kyle Brown is a senior LEAD Scholar, graduating in May. Originally from Rochester Hills, MI, Kyle came to the University of Michigan to pursue an education in nursing. Kyle will finish his college career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Kyle loved his four years in Ann Arbor and is fortunate enough to now spend more time on campus, as he was offered a job in the university hospital system. Starting in July, Kyle will begin a new graduate nursing position in the Emergency Department.

Monique Becker is a freshman LEAD Scholar and the newest member of the LEAD Scholars team. As the new LEAD Student intern, Monique will work behind the scenes with the LEAD team to deliver high quality content and programming. Originally from West Bloomfield, Monique is planning to major in communications or international studies with a minor in Spanish. Find out more about Monique, your newest LEAD ambassador!

Lauren Watkins is a sophomore LEAD Scholar majoring in French at U-M Flint. Originally from Flint, Lauren lives at home and commutes to campus. Lauren loves U-M Flint’s campus and its diverse group of students and faculty. Find out more about Lauren, U-M Flint, and her dedication to service which may just lead her to the Peace Corps.

In between classes, when Lauren isn’t studying, her favorite place to hang out is the University Center (UCEN), where a lot of students hang out, eat and enjoy many campus activities. When Lauren studies, she’s at the campus library or the UCEN.

Rivan Stinson is a sophomore LEAD Scholar majoring in English. Originally from Belleville, MI, Rivan came to U-M because of the LEAD Scholarship. In addition to being a stellar student, Rivan is a photographer for the Michiganensian Yearbook. Find out more about Rivan, her work during the Sugar Bowl, her unique and amazing summer plans, and her hope to pursue both big-city dreams and fulfill a lifelong goal to become a high school English teacher.

Joey McCoy is a senior LEAD Scholar who joins Arianna Miles as the first scholars from the LEAD Scholars Program to graduate this December. Joey is a general studies major with a pre-health focus. Originally from Dexter, MI, Joey’s worked, studied, and travelled around the world. Find out more about Joey as he interviews for Med School, delivers the U-M commencement speech, and will spend the next 6 months volunteering in India.

Brandon McCutchen is not just a sophomore LEAD Scholar from Oak Park, Michigan. His dedication and passion for music and campus involvement has also made him a star on the rise. Find out more about Brandon being featured in a fashion magazine, touring the country with the Michigan Gospel Chorale, and auditioning for the television show The Glee Project.

Alyssa Arnesen is a junior LEAD Scholar pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the Ross School of Business. Originally from Troy, Michigan, Alyssa spent this past summer backpacking across South America and volunteering in Chile through the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU) program. Find out more about Alyssa; her international experiences, and future plans.

Sylvia Escolero is one of the 42 new freshmen joining the LEAD Scholars community this fall. Originally from Rockville, Maryland, Sylvia is the first DC area scholar, supported by the U-M Club of Washington, DC Carl Smith, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Fund, named for former club president Carl Smith, Jr., honors Smith’s legacy as an advocate for meaningful scholarships that enable non-resident students to attend Michigan.

The LEAD team first met Sylvia and her wonderful parents after they drove all night to get Sylvia to campus during move-in week. Even though the journey was long and tiring, Sylvia was excited to finally be here.

An only child from Southfield, Michigan, Joshua Harris is a Class of 2014 LEAD Scholar majoring in electrical engineering. Josh spent this past summer interning at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Find out more about this sophomore; his interest in smart fabrics and how he wants to turn that into a successful business.

When Mark Onuigbo graduates next spring he will begin work for the Department of Defense at one the country’s Air Force bases. Earning a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, aerial vehicles first captured his attention when his mother gave him an airplane flipbook as a child.