Who I am

Hello! I am an alumni of Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Textile Surface Design, and Fashion Design, with a heavy background in Accessory Design.

Growing up I always was interested in biology and earth science. I was planning on pursuing medical research, but before applying to schools I realized my true calling is in designing and creating.

Those interests have never left me as I am known for my bold and colorful designs with lots of biological and geological inspirations!

My goal in life is to create pieces that not only I can be proud of, but that give others a way to express themselves and experiment. I value hand craftsmanship, detail, and sustainability in all of my designs.

I am currently an Assistant Designer at Japna, in the Juniors Dresses department. Japna’s designs are found all over Marshalls and TJ Maxx. All of their garments are made sustainably with all natural fibers, something I really value as a designer.

Awards and Achievements

Thesis Exhibit- 2025

Part of my Thesis collection “Oddities” on display at the Fashion Institute of Technologies Graduating Student Exhibit

Department Medal Award -2025

Awarded to one student in the graduating BFA class for outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community.

Home Fashion Products Association Award Winner-2024 and 2025

Awarded for presenting my “In the Flesh” and “Preservation” home collections to a panel of industry judges from the HFPA.

Madaluxe Sustainability Competition Winner-2023

Placed 2nd in a competition to create a full look that is made from upcycled Gucci handbags, and shoes.

Experience

    • Design Juniors Dresses, trend research, and print design.

    • Spec packs, CAD Fashion Flats, Fitting, Patternmaking, and Sewing Samples.

    • Inventory, Organization, and Packaging.

    • Working with a team, Managing multiple tasks, and Technical skills.

    • One of four picked to design and construct a full ensemble for a life sized Barbie Doll for display.

    • Helped organize how runway would run, evenly timed and spaced out

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology

  • BFA in Textile Surface Design

  • AAS in Fashion Design

  • Minor in Art History

  • 3.95 GPA, Presidential Scholar

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • Textile Design Study Abroad

  • Partnered Project with LINENHOUSE, an Australian bedding company

Skills

Textile Surface Design

Apparel • Home • Interiors • Weaving • Tabletop • Screen Printing • Natural dyes • Illustration • Mark Making • Knitting • Painting

Fashion Design

Patternmaking • Illustration • Sewing • Draping • Tech • Spec Packs • Technical Design

CAD

Adobe Creative Cloud • Procreate • Ned Graphics • PLM • Kaledo • Point Carre

Accessory Design

Handbags • Millinery • Leather • Jewelry