Age: 29
BS design and merchandising ’09
Founder and designer, Lucy & Leo
My Greatest Accomplishment
Opening up my first Lucy & Leo pop-up shop in Manhattan in Bryant Park’s Winter Village in 2013. I had just launched my organic children’s clothing line and it was the culmination of everything I had envisioned right in front of me. The process of idea to creation is a long one and it was such an amazing feeling to have customers love the products I had worked so hard to develop. It was a huge risk but absolutely worth it.
How Drexel Helped
The Fashion Department is amazing and gave me a strong foundation of skills to build upon in the jobs I had after college and now in owning my own business. The co-op program was so valuable, as well as the hands-on experience and class projects. As a business owner I can rely on my skills in construction, merchandising and product assortment that I learned at Drexel.
Where I’ll Be In Five Years
In five years I would like to level up my involvement in charity organizations. I hope to start a Lucy & Leo Foundation where I create an outlet for kids to get involved in their communities and give back, pairing older kids who can help make and gather donations with younger kids who are in need.