Fashion Entrepreneur | Educator | Emerging Scholar
Speaking Engagements
Find all guest lectures, keynotes, panels, and judging engagements I have been a part of.
Pi515 Day of Innovation – Keynote Speaker
Date: April 24, 2025 | Altoona, Iowa • Delivered the keynote address as an alum of Pi515. • Spoke about your entrepreneurship journey and the importance of early access to incubators and entrepreneurship education for young girls.
DMACC Fashion Institute - APP 600: Career Development Course - Guest Lecturer
Date: April 20, 2025 | Ankeny Campus, Des Moines Area Community College • Returned as an invited speaker to teach students about creating professional fashion portfolios. • Provided updated strategies aligned with current industry standards.
ISU 2025 Retail Ready Summit - Panelist
Date: March 27, 2025 | Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa • Invited speaker on the value of retail partnerships for small businesses • Presented practical strategies, tools, and insights for navigating retail environments • Discussed licensing opportunities and key legal considerations that protect small business owners
Thomas Jefferson University (Virtual Event) - Guest Lecturer
Course: MKTG 217 – Retailing Strategy & Structure & others Date: February 19, 2025 • Delivered a lecture on omnichannel retail strategies and how retailers can better serve underrepresented communities. • Audience included students from multiple fashion business and retail courses.
SHEINX Emerging Designer Instagram Live Interview – Guest Speaker
Dates: Dec 13, 2024 | Instagram Live • Invited as guest on the SHEIN's Official Instagram page for a live segment ,with over 500,000 viewers in attendance , to share about journey in fashion and experience in the SHEINX Incubator Program
DMACC Fashion Institute Annual Student Fashion Show – Fashion Show Judge
Dates: April 18–19, 2024 | Ankeny, Iowa • Served as a judge for the annual fashion show presented by the DMACC Fashion Institute. • Evaluated student collections and provided professional critique and design insights.
Pi515 Girls’ Entrepreneurship Incubator Summit – Guest Speaker - Guest Speaker
Date: April 7, 2024 | Des Moines, Iowa • Shared your entrepreneurship journey with high school girls participating in the incubator program. • Taught foundational do’s and don’ts of business and answered student questions about starting and running a business.
DMACC Fashion Institute - APP 600: Career Development Course - Guest Lecturer
Date: March 28, 2024 | Ankeny Campus, Des Moines Area Community College • Delivered a presentation on building fashion portfolios and preparing professional application materials. • Guided fashion students through portfolio structure, presentation, and industry expectations.
FSF 2022 Summer Scholar Series Virtual Event | Design and Product Development – Featured Speaker
Date: June 7, 2022 | via Zoom • Presented during the Workforce Preparedness component of the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s national Summer Scholar Series. • Session focus: design and product development, industry expectations, and skills that prepare students for internships and full-time roles. • Spoke alongside Jessica Lomax (Calvin Klein), Christine Wu (Under Armour), and Zachary Hoh (Author of the FSF Design Case Study Prompt). • Audience included FSF Scholars, Scholar Applicants, and Alumni. • Provided insight on product development processes and strategies for building a successful design career.
Women Who Create | Student Panel – Guest Speaker
Date: October 22, 2019 | Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa • Invited speaker during Women Entrepreneurship Week for the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. • Spoke about running a small business, raising funding from investors, and strategies for scaling a growing venture.
