Bros. Studio Stores; Vice President, Event Marketing/ Public Relations, Broadway Stores, Inc.
CARLOS VAZQUEZ (DESN/MFTG)
- B.S., Woodbury University Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Mona Lisa; Designer, Alex Colman Sportswear, Saint Germain Sportswear, David Brown Robes & Loungewear, Lucie Ann Intimate Apparel, Davina; Merchandiser, Mr. Alex
PRATHIMA VENKATESAN (SMED)
- M.S., DePaul University M.S., Purdue University B.S., Purdue University Related industry experience: Freelance Design & Marketing Specialist; Managing Editor, Hulafrog; Brand Marketing, Rodan + Fields; Customer Experience Designer, Pacific Life
ASHLEY VILGIATE (COSM)
- B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder Related industry experience: Vice President Sales & Brand Management, DuWop LLC; Brand Manager, Simple Beauty, Inc., International Licensing, GUESS? Inc.
IVY VINING (DESN)
- A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Freelance Fashion Designer; Instructor/Education Coordinator, Sewing Arts Center; Owner/Designer, Ivy Vining; Associate Designer, FANG at Fashion Life Inc.
ROBIN WAGNER (BDSN/KNTD/MPDV/TEXT)
- B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology Certificate, University of Maryland Global Campus Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA) Related industry experience: Consultant/Women's Education Guest Speaker, United Nations International Trade Commission; Product Development, Design, and Sourcing Consultant, Robin Wagner Design/Left Coast Agency, Public School NYC; Design Consultant, Feel the Piece; Product Development and Sourcing Consultant, Kevan Hall, Windsor Stores, Three Dots, GUESS?, Inc., Design Merchants; Vice President of Design/Design Director, Aire Clothing; Design Director/Merchandiser, Jennifer Reed Inc.
AUBREY T. WALDEN (BUMT)
- M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management B.A., Lynchburg College Related industry experience: Senior Project and Business Strategy Manager, Treasury Services, City National Bank; Senior Vice President, Treasury Management, U.S. Bank; Instructor, University of Phoenix
ISAAC WALKER (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)
- Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: CAD Artist; Print Designer; Designer, Disney Stores, Converse; Graphic Artist, Warner Bros., LA Gear; Product Development Manager, Team Simpson; Freelance Graphic Artist, YMLA, Big Dogs, Point Zero
- M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University B.F.A., Delta State University Meridian Community College Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA) Related industry experience: Co-Founder, Black Design Collective; Product Development/Design Manufacturing/Branding and Distribution, Calvin Walker Brand Consulting; Product Development Consultant, D & T Design Consulting; Vice President, Product Development and Design, Modish Nation Design Studio, Cross Colours/KarlKani
LOUISE WALLACE (MPDV/MRCH)
- Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: General Manager, Girl Mana; Product Development and Sales, Guild Inc., Kahn Lucas Lancaster, Little Laura of California
JORG WALLRABE (GRPH)
- B.A., The New School Related industry experience: Owner, President, BrandingIron Worldwide Inc.; Director of Accounts, Art Director, Publicist, Paul Wilmot Communications Experience
GEOVANNA H. WATERS (COSM)
- Ph.D., Phillips Graduate Institute M.A., Pepperdine University B.A., Mount Saint Mary's University Related industry experience: Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations, MessageMe, Inc; Vice President of Operations/General Manager, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics; Senior Vice President of Sales, Auraline Beauty, Inc; Vice President of Sales, BH Cosmetics; Director of Sales, Classic Cosmetics
KWAME WATERS (DESN)
- B.A., The Art Institute of Atlanta Related industry experience: Wardrobe Stylist, Wardrobe Supervisor, Set Dresser, Stylist for television and film production
DEBRA WEAVER (MPDV)
- A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Freelance Design & Consulting; Merchandising, Product Development, National Stores; Designer, Lure Studio, JNCO, SURYA; Creative Director, Merchandising, Product Development, Master Textile Mill
MEREDITH WEBB (GNST)
- M.A., University of Oregon B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Oregon, The Learning Center, Inc.