Janae Wilson
About Janae Wilson
Janae Wilson is a Program Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center and the Founder & CEO of JLW Professional Services, focusing on diversity initiatives in Detroit. She has a background in marketing and has held various roles in organizations such as Rock Central, Plain Sight, and Walgreens.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Janae Wilson serves as a Program Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she plays a key part in planning outreach and alignment campaigns, which leverage external stakeholders for the accelerator program. She leads several program modules, workshops, and seminars, contributing to the development of startup growth initiatives. Additionally, she supports the 12-week accelerator program by creating timelines for modules, workshops, and activities.
Previous Experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Before her current role, Janae Wilson worked at Rock Central as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programming Intern from 2021 to 2022. During her time there, she focused on initiatives that promote diversity within organizations. She has also founded JLW Professional Services, which assists Detroit-based companies in launching diversity-focused initiatives.
Educational Background
Janae Wilson studied at Wayne State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing. Her educational journey began at Cass Technical High School and continued at Harper Woods High School, where she achieved her High School Diploma. She has also obtained multiple certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Career Progression and Roles
Janae Wilson has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist at Plain Sight in 2020 and as a Marketing Assistant at TechTown from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Assistant at Wayne State University and as a Beauty Advisor at Walgreens. Her early experience includes a High School Internship at General Motors and a role as a Museum Security Officer at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Leadership at JLW Professional Services
In addition to her role at Plug and Play Tech Center, Janae Wilson is the Founder and CEO of JLW Professional Services, a position she has held since 2018. Through this organization, she focuses on supporting local businesses in Detroit with diversity initiatives. She also serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Nur's Honey, further showcasing her leadership capabilities in diverse sectors.