Mia Wenjen
About Mia Wenjen
Mia Wenjen is a Co-Founder and Director at Aquent, with a long-standing career in various roles including her current position as President of Multicultural Children's Book Day. She has a strong educational background with degrees from Harvard University and UCLA, and has authored a book on coaching girls in sports.
Work at Aquent
Mia Wenjen serves as Co-Founder and Director at Aquent, a company she co-founded in 1986 while studying at Harvard University. She has been instrumental in the company's growth and development over the past 38 years. Aquent gained recognition in 1992 when it ranked #12 on the Inc. 500 list for Fastest Growing Private Companies. Wenjen's leadership has contributed to establishing Aquent as a prominent player in the staffing and marketing industry.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Aquent, Mia Wenjen is the Co-Founder and President of Multicultural Children's Book Day, a position she has held since 2013. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Boston Authors Club Inc. since 2023. Wenjen has been a blogger at PragmaticMom.com since 2009, where she shares insights on children's literature and education. Previously, she worked as a Book Author for PragmaticMom from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Mia Wenjen graduated cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in History and Science. She furthered her education by earning an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management, where she studied Entrepreneurial Studies and Marketing. Additionally, she completed the NMSDC Advanced Management Education Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2010. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in business management and marketing.
Previous Experience at SCBWI
From 2019 to 2021, Mia Wenjen worked with the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) as part of the Equity and Inclusion Team for the Northeast region. During her two-year tenure, she focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within the children's literature community, contributing to initiatives that support underrepresented voices in the industry.
Published Works
Mia Wenjen co-authored the book 'HOW TO COACH GIRLS' with Alison Foley. The book provides strategies aimed at keeping girls engaged in sports, addressing the unique challenges they face in athletic environments. This work reflects her commitment to empowering young girls through sports and education.