THE EXPERIENCE
Experiential Production | Cultural Programming | Creative Development | Events
My work across the CFDA, Parsons School of Design, and The GANZY includes fashion events, exhibitions, industry programming, and cultural experiences.
I contribute to the development and execution of experiences that bring people, ideas, and communities together. My work spans creative concepts, production coordination, talent and guest relations, partnerships, and event programming.
From exhibitions and runway presentations to industry conversations and editorial experiences, I approach each project through storytelling, collaboration, and cultural relevance.
THE GANZY
Creative Direction | Event Production | Partnerships | Guest Experience
Unboxed Evolution: The ESSENCE OF BLACK DANDYISM
Creative Direction | Event Logistics | Vendor & Sponsorship Management
Harlem, New York | April 2025
Conceived, curated, and produced Unboxed Evolution, a multisensory exhibition exploring Black dandyism through fashion, art, music, and cultural storytelling.
Developed the creative direction, including an original life-size comic installation tracing Black dandyism from the Harlem Renaissance to contemporary culture. Collaborated with illustrator Matthew White, photographer Myles Loftin, and DJs DARINO and Dylan Ali to bring the experience to life.
My Contributions: Concept development, creative direction, exhibition curation, production, writing, styling, talent collaboration, and cultural programming.
Sex in the Black Renaissance
Exhibition Production | Cultural Partnerships | Audience Engagement
An exhibition exploring Black identity, sexuality, and cultural expression through art, fashion, and visual storytelling.
The exhibition incorporated a retail-inspired environment that examined the relationship between sexuality, consumer culture, and the idea that "sex sells." Clothing racks, hangers, and price tags became part of the installation's visual language.
My Contributions: Exhibition production, creative development, and cultural partnerships.
CFDA
Luxury Events | VIP Management | Experiential Activations | Fashion Production
CFDA Fashion Awards (2025)
VIP Management | Guest Relations | Event Operations
Supported VIP management and guest relations for the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, helping coordinate guest experiences for designers, celebrities, and industry leaders. Contributed to on-site event operations to ensure a seamless experience throughout one of American fashion's premier annual events.
CFDA Fashion Awards: BJ Pascual Portrait Studio (2025)
Experiential Activation | Talent Relations | Guest Experience
A portrait experience at the CFDA Fashion Awards featuring photography by BJ Pascual and talent from the fashion and entertainment industries.
The project brought editorial portraiture into a live industry event, capturing the personalities and cultural voices in attendance.
Assisted with guest engagement and on-site coordination to ensure the activation operated smoothly within the larger event.
New York Fashion Week: Behind the Seams
Editorial Production | Designer Relations | Backstage Coordination
Created and produced Behind the Seams, an original editorial series documenting the creative process behind New York Fashion Week. Coordinated designer interviews, managed backstage photography, and collaborated with teams at Public School, Prabal Gurung, and Jane Wade to capture the stories behind their runway presentations.
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Fashion Events | Corporate Partnerships | Industry Programming | Creative Production
BFA Fashion Exhibition (2025)
Exhibition Production | Creative Presentation | Industry Engagement
Supported the presentation of graduating designers' collections and creative projects, contributing to an exhibition that showcased emerging talent and connected students with the broader fashion community.
BFA Fashion Open Studios (2025)
Event Coordination | Exhibition Programming | Guest Engagement
Contributed to the Open Studios experience, supporting opportunities for graduating designers to present their creative processes and engage with industry professionals, faculty, and visitors.
BFA Fashion Runway Showcase at Barneys (2025)
Fashion Events | Runway Presentation | Industry Engagement
Supported Parsons' 2025 BFA Fashion Runway Showcase at the former Barneys New York flagship, contributing to an institutional fashion presentation celebrating graduating designers and their collections.
MFA Fashion Critics
Industry Relations | Creative Critiques | Talent Engagement
Supported critique programming connecting emerging designers with fashion professionals for feedback on their collections, creative concepts, and professional development.
MPS Fashion Management x MANGO Executive Panel
Corporate Partnerships | Executive Engagement | Panel Moderation
Moderated a discussion with MANGO executives, guiding conversations around fashion business, leadership, and industry practices. Facilitated engagement between corporate professionals and graduate students, connecting academic perspectives with real-world industry experience.
Women in Fashion Leadership
Panel Programming | Speaker Relations | Industry Engagement
Developed and facilitated a panel featuring Tori Grass, Alexis, Felisha Noel, and Carolyna Bapiste. Brought together women working across fashion, media, and creative leadership to discuss entrepreneurship, career development, and navigating the industry.
Breaking Barriers
Cultural Programming | Panel Development | Industry Relations
Organized a discussion featuring Kimberly Jenkins, Sunni Dixon, and Bryant Woodson, exploring representation, leadership, and professional opportunities for Black creatives in fashion. Connected students with industry professionals through conversations about navigating barriers and building careers.
Black History Month: Fashion, Culture & Entrepreneurship
Cultural Programming | Talent Relations | Community Engagement
Developed programming featuring Sunni Dixon, Kendall Miles, and Dynasty Ogun, highlighting Black entrepreneurship, creative ownership, and cultural influence. Connected students with designers and creative professionals through conversations about identity, business, and creative expression.
Fashion & Technology: Industry Critiques
Industry Programming | Creative Development | Guest Coordination
Facilitated three industry critique sessions for Futures: Fashion Communication, connecting students with professionals to evaluate projects exploring fashion technology, digital storytelling, and emerging approaches to creative communication.
Fashion, Beauty & Brand Communication
Brand Engagement | Industry Programming | Guest Relations
Coordinated industry conversations featuring Akbar of Fifth Column and Tom Ford Beauty professionals Mariah Diamond and Mya Mitchell. Connected students with perspectives on brand development, marketing, creative strategy, and fashion and beauty communications.
Fashion Entrepreneurship & Creative Leadership
Designer Relations | Industry Programming | Talent Engagement
Developed industry programming featuring Brandon Blackwood, Taofeek Abijako, and Willy Chavarria, connecting students with designers and entrepreneurs. Facilitated discussions on brand building, creative direction, cultural identity, and independent fashion businesses.
Additional Industry Guest Programming
Industry Partnerships | Speaker Relations | Educational Experiences
Engaged industry professionals including Steven Kolb of the CFDA, John Imah of SpreeAI, and a Thom Browne archivist, alongside representatives from The RealReal, Vogue Business, and Purple PR. Connected students with perspectives across fashion leadership, technology, sustainability, media, and public relations.