Isabelle Dunham is a Junior in Fashion Industry & Merchandising. She is passionate about digital marketing, sustainable design, and identifying innovative approaches to style. She loves the FIM program for its diverse range of teachers and mentors that work in the industry. During her time at Drexel thus far, she has interned for New York Bridal fashion week, Irina Sigal Dressmaker, Lehigh Valley Style magazine, and Barbara Kavchok Couture. Isabelle hopes to pursue a career working in buying or in Bridal wear. She is happy to answer any questions about her experience at Drexel and talk about the many opportunities the FIM program has to offer.
Olivia Shepherd
is a junior Fashion Industry & Merchandising major with a wide range of interests in product development, graphic design, visual merchandising, and event planning which she hopes to use to pursue a future career in product line management. She loves that the FIM program is so well rounded but has so many opportunities and resources to let you explore your own interests within the fashion industry. In the fall, Olivia is excited to
participate
in the Accademia
Italiana
study abroad program in Florence where she is hoping to get a unique perspective on fashion and how it is influenced by other cultures. Olivia is currently doing an event planning internship at Grant Blvd/ Black Ivy where she designs, plans, and coordinates in-store experiences and events as well as manages the brand’s calendar and event information. She is happy to answer any questions about her experience at Drexel and the FIM program.
Hala Idrees is a sophomore in Fashion Industry & Merchandising. I was drawn to this major when researching for something that would let me be creative while keeping a business-minded outlook. I am passionate about product development, advertising, sustainability, as well as entrepreneurship. I love the program because of how many industry niches you are exposed to, and the variety of collaborations you are able to do with your peers. I also look forward to studying abroad during my time here at Drexel. In the future, I hope to own my own established jewelry brand as I already have a small jewelry business, I do pop ups around the city currently. I am happy to answer any and all questions about not only the FIM program but anything about my experience at Drexel as well!
Wendy Woffington is a FIM student from Cincinnati, Ohio. Wendy chose Drexel specifically for this program and loves it! In her free time, she plays tennis on the club tennis team and acts and models around the city of Philadelphia. Wendy hope to one day work in the fashion industry as a stylist, brand manager, or creative director. Feel free to reach out with any questions at wfw34@drexel.edu
Lynsie Coccia is a sophomore in Fashion Industry & Merchandising. She loves styling clients in a sustainable way, usually with secondhand clothing. Over the last 3 years, Lynsie has built a vintage clothing company selling affordable, sustainable options to people all around the country. She has also begun to work on style bundles which cater to the client's overall aesthetic and style goals. Unexpectedly, she also fell in love with fashion shows after working at NYFW in the winter of 2023. This singular event has opened her eyes to a portion of the industry that she is truly passionate about. She absolutely loves the FIM program as it has opened her eyes to the countless sectors of the fashion industry. Lynsie is happy to answer any questions about her experience so far in the FIM program along with all the opportunities Drexel has to offer.
Nyah Khan is a Fashion Industry & Merchandising sophomore with additional involvement in Music Industry involving business and production. She is also passionate about sustainability in the fashion world and aspires to develop solutions to the industry's issues on a global level. Her areas of interest in fashion include marketing & media, fashion styling in the music industry, visual merchandising, and branding & creative directing. Nyah is also the Social Media and Marketing Executive Officer for Drexel's Retail and Design (RAD) club this year and is excited to expand the club's engagement and creative aspirations. She aims to study abroad at the London School of fashion in Summer 2024 to further develop her fashion styling and global knowledge. She is always happy to talk about FIM and her experience for any questions or just a conversation!
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Zetta Megenhardt is a sophomore Fashion Industry & Merchandising major, enthusiastic about exploring the various paths the program offers to discover her true calling within the fashion industry. During her first year, she found a passion for branding, and entrepreneurship in the fashion world. Her plans for the future include studying abroad and expanding her work experience. Zetta is eager to share her experiences within the FIM program and answer any questions about her journey so far, as she truly enjoys the multidisciplinary aspects of the major.
Krysta Mendoza is a junior Fashion Industry & Merchandising major. She is an aspiring Fashion Marketer and Storyteller with over a year of hands-on experience. Throughout her journey through college and beyond, she has grown a passion for the non-profit, sector, DEI initiatives and cultural exploration through marketing and storytelling. During her time at Drexel thus far, she has interned at RAISEfashion as a PR & Communications Intern, supporting the organization’s mission to support BIPOC designers. In the future, Krysta hopes to become a young professional that not only excels in Fashion Marketing but also advocates for social responsibility and positive change. She is happy to answer any questions about her experiences thus far as well as any questions related to Drexel and the FIM program.
Jacob Wise is a junior in Fashion Industry & Merchandising. He has an interest in styling and visual merchandising. Additionally, he is very passionate about sustainability within the industry and hopes to start his own sustainable clothing brand. He loves the FIM program for its wide range of courses allowing students to explore their different interests in the fashion industry. So far at Drexel, he has had the opportunity to help with the launch of the online FIM magazine and also intern for Grant Blvd and Black Ivy. While interning he was able to learn more about what it meant to run sustainable brands. In the fall/winter terms, Jacob is thrilled to be working at Place Showroom in New York for his Co-Op. He is happy to answer any questions about the FIM program and Drexel!
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Hi! My name is Sam Schultheis, I am a 3rd year FIM student at Drexel. In addition to this, I also have a heavy focus on sustainability and next generation materials. Growing up, I lived on a farm, and there began the birth of my passions for the environment and industry. I love to explore materiality and look to study abroad in a Spanish speaking country for my co-op experience. I am happy to chat with anyone about sustainable fashion and my experience in the FIM program.
Hi! I'm Daryn Conner! I’m a sophomore in the Fashion Industry & Merchandising program at Drexel. I’m a student athlete here on the Women’s Soccer team. I’m 19 years old and from Loomis, California. I love to shop, go to the gym, and hang out with friends!