Meet the staff
Lauren Scott
Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
laurenscott@wayne.edu
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Kiantee Rupert-Jones
MPREP Program Administrator
krupert@wayne.edu
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2023-24 MPREP Ambassadors
Faith Osei
Finance
Expected to graduate in 2025
What are your career goals?
My career goals are to work in private banking or the wealth management industry.
Why should students join MPREP/What have you gotten out of being an MPREP Scholar?
Students should join MPREP to learn more about networking, companies in Detroit, Michigan, or the surrounding Midwest region. It's also a great way to meet others that attend the Ilitch School.
What is your favorite thing about MPREP?
My favorite thing about MPREP is all the cool (and free) merch we get!
Vanessa Blauet
Management
Expected to graduate in 2024
What are your career goals?
My career goals are to obtain a job in the supply chain portion of the automotive industry. I also have an interest in exploring the world of real estate.
Why should students join MPREP/What have you gotten out of being an MPREP Scholar?
Students should join MPREP because it's a great bridge to form meaningful connections that impact their professional career. It's also a great chance to make friends with other Ilitch School students who they haven't met yet or talk to classmates outside of class.
What's your favorite thing about MPREP?
My favorite thing about MPREP is getting the opportunities that I wouldn't have had the chance to receive outside of this organization, in a field that I have no direct ties to. MPREP has shown me time and time again how beneficial it is to put yourself out there to peers, recruiters and potential employers. Showing up for yourself and leaving good impressions makes a difference when following through with long-term goals.
Heba Khadre
Management
Expected to graduate in 2024
What are your career goals?
My goal is to grow my career as a human resource professional, leading people strategy development for a multinational or global organization. I am especially passionate about shaping company cultures, advancing DEI initiatives and reimagining the future of work.
Why should students join MPREP/What have you gotten out of being an MPREP Scholar?
MPREP provides students with the opportunity to start building their career paths while they are still in school. Students are given access to network with local business leaders and major organizations through different events, on and off campus, that are tailored for the business school programs.
What is your favorite thing about MPREP?
I am so grateful for the coaching and guidance that my mentor provides. Having the support of a professional mentor is a major contributing factor to my academic and professional success. Also connecting with like-minded students in the Ilitch School and building relationships.
