Instructor of English

• Sep 2022 - Present

Honors Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

Adjunct Professor of English

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2022

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

• Aug 2012 - Present

Co-Curator of Gray Area: Authenticity, Value, & Subversion in Fashion

• Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Gray Area: Authenticity, Value, and Subversion in Fashion features a series of case studies that explore the complexity of the fashion system, and the ways in which clothing and accessories are deemed to possess—or lack—the intangible traits that foster desire and cultural value at any given moment. In the late nineteenth century, authentic French goods were so highly coveted that they were smuggled into the United States by concealing them within undergarments. Later, licensed patterns provided an opportunity for women to emulate the styles of beloved silver screen stars. From the second half of the twentieth century on, logo-covered handbags have proved to be irresistible sources of income and inspiration to counterfeiters and contemporary artists alike. Alternatively, renowned American companies such as Stetson and Kenneth Jay Lane have carved out unique legacies of their own with fertile ground for subsequent followers. In recent years, as the top-down hierarchy within fashion has been increasingly reconsidered, surprising collaborations between individuals and brands have come about. While the fruits of these labors have been sanctioned and decried, they help make up the cutting edge of contemporary fashion thought. The stories presented here are indicative of the layered and nuanced narratives that have always been inextricably linked to the study of fashion. Show less

Lori and Sal Santamaura Summer Study Grant Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

During my time at FIDM I worked in the Rudy Gernreich Archives, re-tagging objects in both hanging and boxed storage, researching related images, adding research notes to Past Perfect, and curating articles, advertisements, and mentions of Rudy Gernreich that appeared in the Los Angels Times for a future project. I also assisted with the exhibition "Majesty and Mystery: Saving a Napoleonic Court Gown" by conducting object research, historical research, and procuring images for the exhibition design. Additionally, I completed other curatorial-based tasks as needed, which helped build skills related to curatorial practices. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

Writier-in-Residence

• Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

Assistant Development Officer and Alumni Relations Officer

• Jan 2006 - Feb 2008