Vester Waters is the Manager of Adult Degree Completion for Detroit Reconnect. He joined the Detroit Regional Chamber in 2022 as a graduate intern and continued as a University Engagement Coordinator with the Detroit Promise until 2024.
His background includes college admission and retention for traditional, transfer, and adult students. He has also worked with numerous organizations focusing on college access and career exposure for marginalized populations through federal Trio programs.
Vester holds bachelor’s degrees in social work and communications from Mississippi Valley State University and a Master of Social Work (Community Change) from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
In his spare time, Vester enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, providing mentorship to youth, and community involvement through: Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, and the Prince Hall Affiliated Masons.