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This Black History Month, we’re taking time to spotlight Mr. Cooper team members who are graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Taylor Fant interned with our Corporate Social Responsibility team during her junior year at Prairie View A&M University (PV). Upon graduation, she joined the team full time as a Community Outreach Specialist II where she now helps homeowners through government assistance programs. Taylor shares why she chose to attend an HBCU and her favorite thing about working at Mr. Cooper.
Why did you choose to attend PV?
All my life I went to school in predominantly white school districts, so I was always the minority. As a result, I wanted to attend a college where I would be accepted for me and one that provided a diverse and inclusive community that I would be proud of. I knew I couldn’t get that anywhere other than at an HBCU.
What is your biggest takeaway from your college experience as it relates to your current role? How has that experience shaped the person you are today?
My biggest takeaway is simple: hard work. Being a Black woman in the corporate world, I feel I must work twice as hard, and I think that shows in my work here at MRC. This has shaped me into the person that I am today because I learned to never give up and that I can accomplish anything.
What advice would you give HBCU students who are new to the workforce?
Don’t doubt yourself or your abilities. One thing many people don’t realize about HBCUs is that the curriculum is just as challenging as any other school in the United States.
What do you wish people knew or understood about the Black experience?
I wish people knew how great and beautiful our culture is. The Black experience is an experience that holds a lot of history, and people should educate themselves on that history.
What is your favorite thing about working at Mr. Cooper?
My favorite thing about working at Mr. Cooper is hands down my team. Working with a team of diverse women brings a smile to my face every day. I love having a manager and leaders that look like me. It makes my job just a little bit easier and gives me the motivation I need to succeed at work.
What does Black History Month mean to you?
Black History Month is a celebration for me. It is representative of our struggles and accomplishments as a community. It celebrates our will to push through adversity while highlighting how far we have come.
