• PALMA
• SLIP
• MMP

Abigail plans to begin working and preparing for a masters degree following graduation. Long term plans include pursuing community engagement/programming and librarianship.

What advice would you give to your fellow LEAD Scholars?

Balance and self-management is key.

After graduation, Adai plans to continue in higher education.

High School, Activities, Interests

• Ridgeview High School
  Church community service

After graduation from Michigan, Adaly plans to eventually achieve the career goal of becoming a pediatric doctor. 

• Waukegan High School
• National Honor Society
• Tri-Music Honor Society
• Varsity Choir
• Rendition Choir
• Treble Choir

• Student Health and Wellness for Central Student Government – Senior Policy Advisor
• LEAD Advisory Board – President
• Black Student Union – Programming Chair

Adetola plans to take a gap year to work with underserved populations, and hopefully spend several months in Nigeria. Long term plans include attending and completing medical school.

How did the LEAD community — including fellow LEAD scholars — assist you throughout your time at Michigan?

This community has equipped Adetola with all of the tools to be successful not only during her time at Michigan, but also as she embarks on all post graduation adventures. Although LEAD has gifted her a plethora of academic and professional opportunities, from campus resources to internships to interview workshops and everything in between, the most valuable resource in LEAD has been all of the people she have been fortunate to meet. Adetola’s fellow scholars here have become some of her best friends and closest colleagues, while LEAD advisors have consistently been her biggest supporters and even role models. All of the driven, successful women she has been able to talk with during Women in LEADership each year have changed her life, even if it was in a seemingly small way. Adetola will forever attribute her successful college transition, as well as the fire that kept her at Michigan largely to feeling at home with LEAD.

What’s the biggest lesson Michigan taught you?

Adversity is inevitable, but it doesn’t shape your life–your resiliency does.

What advice would you give to your fellow LEAD Scholars?

Lean into your community, especially your LEAD community. They may not have all the answers, because no one ever does, but they will guide you while you figure it out and support you the whole way.

President of Anthropology Club (2 years), Volunteered with the English Language Program in Flint.

After graduation, Adrienna will be pursuing a career as a Bilingual ESL Specialist with future plans to pursue anthropological film making.

After graduation from Michigan, Aiden wants to work in the professional theatre world, especially with a focus on works that are meaningful and bring focus to those whose voices are not heard in today’s society.

At Douglas Anderson School of the Art, Aiden was involved in:

• International Thespian Honor Society
• Interact Rotary Club (Secretary)
• Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Orienteering Team Commander)

Ainsley Ashman hopes to go into a career of public service. Ainsley is also a member of Central Student Government and Engineering Student Government on campus.

After graduation from Michigan, Airy will pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health. Career goal is to be an Obstetrician.

• La Casa
• Pre-Surgical Club
• Health Science Scholars Program (HSSP)
• Food Allergy Research

At Kelloggsville High, Airy played varsity tennis and ran track and cross country. She was also a class officer, co-captain of the Powerlifting Club, and founder of the Latino Student Union.

After graduation, Aisha plans to travel abroad to help people in need of critical care.

High School, Activities, Interests

• Mott Middle High School
• Theater Club (President)
• Blueberries
• Volunteering
• Summer Youth Quest
• Cheerleading

After graduation from Michigan, Alana plans to become successful in the world of science and contribute to society in an impactful way through chosen occupational goals.

Highschool, Activities, and Interests:

• Clarkston High School
• Varsity Volleyball
• Varsity Track
• National Honor Society
• Executive board
• Held a part-time job

Alanah will be attending graduate school post-graduation with future plans of getting a PhD.

Activities:

• Destino
• Latinidad
• WISE RP

After graduation from Michigan, Aldo will work at an engineering company. Career goal is to be comfortable, and support his family and community.

• Black Leaders in Art Collective (president)
• UM Slam Team

At Pioneer High School, Aldo ran indoor and outdoor track and varsity cross country. He was active in Slam Poetry and was a member of the Michigan Youth Chamber Singers.

After graduation from Michigan, Aleija has plans to gain experience working as a lab tech for two years in the University of Michigan Dept. of Psychiatry.

Activities:

• Quiz Bowl
• Delta Lamba Phi
• Psi Chi
• Honors Program

After graduation from Michigan, Alejandro desires a career in the sports industry and possibly attend graduate school. Career goal is to become one of the leading figures behind the scenes of sports, affecting positive change.

High school activities:

• Varsity Soccer
• Key Club International
• Tutoring Club

After graduation from Michigan, Alex plans to work in the Computer Engineering industry, then would like to earn a master’s degree to become a teacher later in life.

• La Casa
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

As a high school student, Alex played baseball and was a member of the Congress of Communities of Southwest Detroit Youth Council. He also co-founded the Latino Culture Club.

After graduation from Michigan, Alexander plans to continue gathering knowledge and experience relating to computer science at both the community and international level. Other career goals include continuing to improve presentation and teamwork skills while providing opportunities to different communities. 

Highschool, Activities, and Interests:

• Western International High School
• Junior ROTC
• Sneaker Reselling
• Volunteer Service
• Church group

• LEAD
• MSBO
• Men’s Club Lacrosse

Alexander plans to begin working for KPMG in financial valuation, and always continue to complete goals that make him happy.

How did the LEAD community — including fellow LEAD scholars — assist you throughout your time at Michigan?

The LEAD community has been very supportive during Alexander’s time on campus. 

What’s the biggest lesson Michigan taught you?

Overall the most important lesson that Alexander has gained from Michigan is to be humble no matter what.

Michigan Muscle Club (President), Wolverine Fit Crossfit Club (President)

Andy plans to go on a vacation post-graduation and plans to rescue a bunch of shelter dogs.