New Jersey native Jamie Simon is a realtor for Keller Williams in her hometown of Wayne. Prior to her successful career in real estate, Jamie Simon-Wainick earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree at Columbia University. Nationally recognized as a pioneering contributor to research in the field of psychology, the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan prepares undergraduates to continue their studies in a number of related fields. As a member of the Alumni Association of the university, Jamie Simon supports her alma mater’s efforts to maintain its long tradition of academic excellence.
In order to continue the traditions of leadership, excellence, achievement, and diversity (LEAD) at the University of Michigan, the alumni association launched the LEAD scholarship program in 2008. To date, the program has financially supported 300 academically gifted students of African American, Latino, or Native American descent.
The merit-based LEAD scholarship program awards a minimum of $5,000 per year to underrepresented incoming freshmen. In addition to financial support, the students benefit from a peer mentor program, opportunities for networking with alumni, career guidance, and study groups.
To demonstrate the alumni association’s continued commitment to supporting diversity at the University of Michigan, the group set aside $30 million for future LEAD scholarships. The organization aims to support 75 scholars per year with annual scholarships of $5,000 to $15,000 by the year 2021.
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