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WOMEN'S
AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
CONGRATULATES ITS 2002 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
WAAI
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company
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AMY KOPIN - Flint, Michigan
University of Michigan - Full-time undergraduate
student |
| Amy
is a student attending the Engineering Program at the University
of Michigan. Amy has a very impressive background that includes
a goal of becoming a Vehicle Line Executive with a major automotive
manufacturer. Amy has had a fascination with automobiles for
some time. She has experience working at the GM Proving Grounds,
starting as a prototype technician and advancing to Development
Engineer. She is the owner/restorer of several classic cars
and a member of many car clubs. She is an SAE member, and a
member of the Society of Women Engineers, Packard Club. Her
goal is to continue to work in the automotive industry, to graduate
in mechanical engineering, and to pursue her MBA. She believes
there are a shortage of women engineers in high-level executive
positions and a shortage of automotive enthusiasts in that role.
She wants to represent both. |
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ANIA NEIL - Warwick, New York
Fordham University – Part-time graduate
student |
| Ania
is a part-time student attending the MBA program at Fordham
University in New York. She is also an employee of BMW of North
America in New Jersey. Ania graduated Boston Latin Academy in
the top 5% of her class and received an academic scholarship
to Boston College where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Management and a Concentration in Marketing.
She began her career in the automotive industry working for
Toyota Motor Sales USA in their Management Trainee Program in
California and progressed through their Parts and Service Marketing
areas as a District Manager. Ania currently works as the Market
Manager in the Motorcycle Division for BMW. She is a member
of the WAAI and former member of the Board for the New York
Tri-State Chapter where she handled programs and membership.
Ania's goal is to advance to a national marketing management
position and then to brand manager. |
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JA HEE HWANG - Rowland Heights,
California
Mt. San Antonio College – Part-time undergraduate
student |
| Ja
Hee is a part-time student currently attending Mt. San Antonia
College in California with plans to transfer to Pepperdine University
in the fall of 2003. Since the age of 18, Ja Hee has worked
for Tustin Acura where she started as a cashier/receptionist
and worked her way up to a contract clerk. She is a frequent
volunteer with her church and member of the Phi Theta Kappa,
the national honor society for two-year colleges. Ja Hee currently
has a 3.76 GPA and is highly recommended. She is philosophical
in nature and highly supported by all those who work with her.
Her intentions are to enjoy the process toward success and be
the best she can be by motivation, determination, and patience.
To never quit, because fate is in her hands. |
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WAAI/NORTHWOOD
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Sarah De Pape - St. Clair Shores,
Michigan
Northwood University – Full-time undergraduate
student |
| Sarah
is a 20-year-old junior from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. She
will graduate with an associate of arts degree in Automotive
Marketing and a bachelor of business administration in Automotive
Marketing/Management. Her auto show experiences include being
a team member for Volvo in 1999, co-captain of Team Honda in
2000, and captain of Team Subaru in 2001. Sarah is also a member
of the women's varsity soccer team at Northwood University.
Upon graduation, Sarah will pursue a career in the automotive
industry. |
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Michelle Simpson - Orange County,
California
Northwood University – Full-time undergraduate
student |
| Michelle
is a 21-year-old senior from Orange County, California. She
is majoring in Automotive Marketing/Management at Northwood
University in Midland, Michigan. Michelle is an enthusiastic
and hard-working individual who has a strong passion for the
automotive industry. She has been elected to be the Asian Chairperson
for the 39th Annual Northwood International Auto Show. The organizational
skills she learned as an executive board member have helped
her prepare for future positions in the automotive field. Her
hard work and dedication is apparent in all arenas of her life.
She is vice president for the Delta Mu Delta National Honor’s
Society. Her career aspirations include owning and operating
a chain of franchise dealerships as well as continuing her education
by earning a master’s degree. |
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WAAI International Scholarship
Program
2003 International Scholarship Recipients
2002 International Scholarship Recipients
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