Apr 23, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The People You’ll Meet



LIM College’s faculty, administrators, and staff bring the fashion industry to you – and bring you to the fashion world. A group of dedicated professionals with a world of experience in buying, marketing, advertising, visual merchandising, management, product development, and manufacturing, we draw on our professional experiences in creating courses and opportunities for you. In this quickly changing industry, you’ll have access to the most up-to- date information.

Students get to know us as teachers, club advisors, academic committee members, guides for study abroad, and Senior Semester mentors. We are fully dedicated to helping our students succeed at LIM College and in the world beyond.

President Emeritus

Adrian G. Marcuse, LL.D.
M.S. and B.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.); Former research associate and instructor, M.I.T. Former President and member of the Board of Trustees, Association of Proprietary Colleges. Former Trustee and member of the Executive Committee, Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York

Officers

Elizabeth S. Marcuse
President
B.A. Simmons College. Former Director of Retail Planning, Donna Karan. Director of Retail Planning, Mamiye Brothers. Buyer, Macy’s. Buyer, Lane Bryant. Buyer, Montgomery Ward

Christopher J. Cyphers
Executive Vice President
Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany; M.A. Wesleyan University; B.A. Hampden-Sydney College

Michael T. Donohue
Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations / Treasurer
M.P.A. John Jay College of Criminal Justice; B.S. Marist College

Administration and Staff

Academic Affairs

Milan Milasinovic
Vice President for Academic Affairs
D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University; M.B.A. University of Florida; B.S.E. University of Economics, Croatia

Jacqueline LeBlanc
Vice President for Planning & Assessment 
Ph.D. and M.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst; B.A. University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Michael P. Londrigan
Interim Dean of Academic Affairs
M.B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University; B.S. St. Peter’s College

Patricia Fitzmaurice
Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs
Ph.D., M.A. and B.A. Fordham University

Adam Rosen
Director of Academic Administration
M.S. Capella University; B.A. State University of New York at Albany

Holly N. Davenport
Program Director of Distance Learning
M.S. and B.S. University of Central Missouri

Anjali Anderson
Senior Academic Advisor
M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University; B.A. University of Minnesota

Lianna Scull
Academic Advisor
M.A. New York University; B.A. Russell Sage College

Olga Raganelli
Academic Administrative Coordinator
M.S. Moscow State Technical University

Andrea L. Banks
Academic Assistant
B.A. Herbert H. Lehman College

Learning Centers

Robert E. Clark
Director of the Writing Center
Ph.D. and M.A. Columbia University; M.A. New York University; B.A. Boston University

John Deming
Assistant Director of the Writing Center
M.F.A. The New School University; Double B.A. University of New Hampshire

Anahu Guzman
Director of the Math Center
M.B.A. Baruch College; B.S. York College

O’Rita Johnson
Assistant Director of the Math Center
M.S. The City University of New York; B.S. City College of New York; A.S. New York City Technical College

Library Services

Lou Acierno
Director of Library Services
M.L.I.S. Pratt Institute; B.F.A. New York University

Amy Wolfe
Technical Services/Reference Librarian
M.L.S. and B.A. University of Wisconsin

Lisa Ryan
Reference & Instruction Librarian
M.L.I.S. Pratt Institute; B.S. Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

David Benjamin
Part-time Archivist
M.A. New York University; M.L.I.S. Long Island University; A.B. Georgetown University

Nicole LaMoreaux
Part-time Evening Librarian
M.L.S. State University of New York at Buffalo; B.S. and A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

Lauren Gavin
Part-time Evening Librarian
M.L.S. Queens College; B.B.A. LIM College

Institutional Research

William A. Imbriale
Associate Dean of Recruitment and Institutional Research
M.Ed. Boston College; B.S. St. Francis College

Nikisha Williams
Director of Data Resources
Ph.D. CUNY Graduate School and University Center; B.A. Hamilton College

Admissions

Kristina Ortiz
Assistant Dean of Admissions
M.S. Candidate, Long Island University; B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo

Tracy Nilsen
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
B.A. State University of New York at Albany

Anthony M. Urmey
Assistant Director of Admissions & Transfer Services
M.A. Candidate, Fordham University; B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University

Brett Cameron
Assistant Director of International Admissions
M.A. New York University; B.A. University of Maryland

Jackie Orticelli

Senior Admissions Counselor
M.S.Ed. Candidate, Baruch College; B.B.A. LIM College

Danielle A. Graziani
Admissions Counselor
B.A. Rider University

Victoria Giarraputo
Associate Admissions Counselor
B.B.A. LIM College; A.A.S. Suffolk Community College

Erin L. Turchetta
Associate Admissions Counselor
M.S. Candidate, University of Rhode Island; B.S. Eastern Connecticut State University

Angela M. Brockman
Associate Admissions Counselor
M.S. The University of Akron; B.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Everlidis Infante
Coordinator of Transfer Services
M.S. Florida International University; B.A. University of Vermont

Christy Aponte
Data Entry Coordinator
B.A. Lafayette College

Sandra DeHaarte
Admissions Assistant
A.A.S. Brooklyn Technical College; Secretarial/Bookkeeping Certificate, Adelphi Business Institute

Rachael A. Hessenflow
Admissions Assistant II
B.S. University of Missouri

Center for Experiential Education & Career Management

Dudley Blossom
Associate Dean of Experiential Education & Career Management
Ph.D. and M.B.A. University of Arizona; B.A. Trinity College

Susan L. Bauer
Associate Director of Employer Management
M.S.Ed. Candidate, Fordham University; B.S. University of Delaware; A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology, State of New York

Sharon M. Mella-Reyes
Assistant Director of Career Management
M.A. Manhattan College; B.S. Syracuse University

Patricia Curran Whiteman
Experiential Education Program Coordinator
M.S.Ed. Candidate, Hofstra University; B.A. State University of New York at Oneonta

Kara Becker
Career Counselor
M.A. and B.A. Teacher’s College, Columbia University

Ashley L. Baltuch
Career Counselor
M.S.Ed. and B.S. Florida State University

Sarah D. Lynch
Career Counselor
M.S.W. Stony Brook University; B.A. Old Westbury College

Stephanie M. Licata
Career Coach
B.B.A. LIM College

Amy Cole
Part-time Career Coach
B.A. Boston College

 

Leta Tremblay
Administrative Assistant
B.A. Smith College

Jordan Cook
Administrative Assistant
M.F.A. Candidate, City College of New York; B.A. California University of Pennsylvania

Executive Office Administration

Linda Harris Paolillo
Special Assistant to the President
B.S. University of Rhode Island; A.A. Centenary College

Paula Howell
Assistant to the President
B.A. Empire State College

Jessica Hodge
Administrative Assistant
M.S. Hofstra University; B.A. Stony Brook University

Facilities

Luis Johnathan Abreu
Manager of Facilities
A.S. Candidate, Bronx Community College

Mario Abela
Building Superintendent 53rd Street

Carlos Espinal
Facilities Assistant (Level 2)
A.S. Monroe College; A.A.S. TCI College of Technology

Luis Mejia
Facilities Assistant

Kwamina Afful
Facilities Assistant
A.A.S. Cape Coast Polytechnic

Richard Bianchi
Facilities Assistant
A.S. Bergen Community College

Luis Morales
Facilities Assistant 

Robert Diaz
Part-time Facilities Assistant
A.A.S. Bronx Community College

Finance and Administration

Hubert Stachura
Controller
M.B.A. University of Phoenix; B.S. College of Staten Island

Doris Echavarria
Payroll Accountant
B.S. State University of New York College at Old Westbury

Svetlana Kanevskaya
Staff Accountant
B.S. Brooklyn College

April Ford
Accounts Payable Coordinator
B.S. Candidate, Monroe College

Eric Martin
Purchasing Agent
B.B.A. Adelphi University

Debra Lee
Budget and Purchasing Associate
M.B.A. Candidate, LIM College; B.S. Binghamton University

Human Resources

Andrea L. Granville
Director of Human Resources
M.B.A. Metropolitan College of New York; B.A. New York University; A.A.S. Berkeley College

Britta H. Hahn
Human Resources Coordinator
B.B.A. LIM College

Evelyn S. Hecht
Part-time Employee Relations Specialist
Ed.D. Teachers College, Columbia University; B.A. Purchase College, State University of New York

Carolyn Higgins
Administrative Assistant
B.S. Mount St. Mary’s University

Gema Garcia
Part-time Receptionist
B.A. Queens College of the City University of New York

Maria Morales
Part-time Receptionist

Summer L. Griffiths
Part-time Receptionist
M.S. Pace University; B.A. Bard College at Simon’s Rock 

Information Technology

Maurice Morency, CCNP
Chief Technology Officer
B.S. Manhattan College

Nelson Leon
Director of Information Technology
M.B.A. Candidate, Keller University; B.P.S. DeVry Institute of Technology

Lance Kurzrok
Associate Director of Information Technology
B.S. State University of New York at Albany; B.P.S. DeVry Institute of Technology; A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA certified

Jerry F. Aguirre
Senior. DBA / SIS Administrator
B.S. Santiago Catholic University

Chinnonye O. Okafor
Systems Administrator
B.S. New York City College of Technology

Sherwyn Williams
Junior Network Administrator
B.S. New York City College of Technology

Aleksandr Konikov
Junior Database Administrator
B.A. Hunter College

Robert Hernandez
Senior Help Desk Technician
B.S. State University of New York at Oswego; A+ certified

Adrian I. Mohamed
Help Desk Technician
B.A. Rutgers University

Yuki Nakamura
Help Desk Technician
B.S. University of Rhode Island

Shayne Scott
Help Desk Technician
B.T. New York City College of Technology

Institutional Advancement

Gail Nardin
Senior Director of Institutional Advancement
B.S. New York University; Certificate in Fundraising, New York University; Certificate in Merchandising, LIM College 

Pamela Linton
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
M.P.A. Columbia University; B.A. Boston College

Meredith Finnin
Director of Communications
M.A. State University of New York at Albany; B.A. Binghamton University

Lola Rephann
Web Content Manager / Administrator
B.A. Columbia University

Erica Lynn Young
Manager of Institutional Advancement & Social Media
B.B.A. LIM College; A.A.S. Johnson & Wales University

Claudine Monique
Institutional Advancement Assistant
B.F.A. Savannah College of Art and Design

Student Affairs

Charles H. Pryor, II
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
M.P.S. and B.T. New York Institute of Technology

Lauren Bazhdari
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
M.S. City University of New York at Queens College; B.S. Binghamton University

Jheanell Williams

Student Affairs Administrative Assistant
B.A. Candidate, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Counseling & Wellness Services

Jodi N. Licht
Director of Counseling & Wellness Services
Psy.D. George Washington University; P.D. Adelphi University; B.S. Cornell University

Kelly Dearborn
Disability Services Specialist/Counselor
M.S.Ed. Fordham University

High School / Pre-College Programs

Jennifer Bullis
High School Programs Coordinator
M.S. Baruch College; B.A. LaSalle University

Registrar

Carolyn Disnew
College Registrar
B.M. Manhattan School of Music

Eugenio Chong
Associate Registrar
M.A. Candidate, Teachers College, Columbia University; B.P.S. DeVry University

LaToia Taylor
Associate Registrar
M.S. The New School; B.A. Boston College

Housing & Residence Life

Jennifer K. Luciano
Director of Housing & Residence Life
M.S. and B.S. New York Institute of Technology

Allison V. Baptiste
Resident Director
B.S. State University of New York at Cortland

Melissa Sutherland
Housing Operations Coordinator
M.Ed. Springfield College; B.A. Southern Connecticut State University

Cheryl Szakach
Housing & Residence Life Assistant
M.A. Slippery Rock University; B.A. Allegheny College

Student Life

Michael J. Palladino
Director of Student Life
M.A. University of Florence; B.A. State University of New York at Stony Brook

Mohanlall T. Teloki
Senior Coordinator of Leadership Development and Education
M.S.Ed. Candidate, Baruch College; B.A. State University of New York College at Old Westbury

Seanna T. Patterson
Coordinator of Campus Programming & Community Outreach
M.S.W. Candidate, University of Maryland; B.S.W. Norfolk State University

Sabrina Williams
Student Life Assistant
B.P.S. Candidate, LIM College; Certificate in the Executive Assistant Program, Katharine Gibbs School

Student Development

Michael H. Ferry
Vice President for Student Development
Ph.D. University of Connecticut; M.S. and B.S. Central Connecticut State College

Student Financial Services

Christopher E. Barto
Assistant Vice President for Student Finance and Chief Compliance Officer
B.A. Cornell University

Brandon Vinson
Senior Director of Student Financial Services
B.A. Southern Illinois University

Brigette S. Baynes
Director of Student Accounts
M.B.A. and B.B.A. University of Connecticut; A.S. Norwalk Community College

Beatrice LaRue
Associate Director of Student Financial Services
B.B.A. Baruch College

Tessie Scroggins
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
B.A. Vassar College

Rosa M. Arana
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
B.B.A. Pace University

Kevin Patrick Shiner
Senior Student Financial Services Counselor
B.S. Lebanon Valley College; A.O.S. Culinary Institute of America

Laila Haque
Student Financial Services Counselor
B.S. Peter Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University

Trudy E. Stapleton
Student Financial Services Counselor
M.B.A. Candidate, Kaplan University; B.S. Atlantic Union College

Jessica Portilla
Student Financial Services Counselor
M.S. Baruch College; B.S. Binghamton University

Antoinette Liquet
Student Financial Services Counselor
B.S. Montclair State University

Faculty

Arts & Communications Department

Dr. Denice Yanni, Chairperson

Terry Burstein (Associate Chair, Full-Time)
Ph.D. Candidate, Northcentral University; M.F.A. The New School; B.S. University of Bridgeport. Former Director, Global Development Center, Avon Products, Inc. Group Brand Manager, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Company. Manager, International Marketing and Planning, Parfums Stern, Inc.

Kate Angus
M.A. Candidate, Yale University; M.F.A. The New School; B.A. Brown University

Jennifer Campo
M.A. Middlebury College; Graduate Certificate, Alliance Franchise; B.S. State University of New York at Albany. Department Head of World Languages and French Teacher, York Preparatory School Former Dean of Students, Oxbridge Academic Programs. Former Logistics Assistant, Louis Vuitton

Kay Clanton
Ph.D. University of Maryland; M.S. and B.S. Howard University Vice President, Developmental Dynamics, Inc.

Robert Clark (Full-Time)
Ph.D. Columbia University; M.A. New York University; B.A. Boston University Head of Robert E. Clark Communications (writing and editorial services). Former Senior Editor, Federal Reserve Bank of New York Associate Editor, Columbia magazine. Chief Editor for Special Projects, Lingua Franca magazine

Jane Cleland
M.F.A. Candidate, Western Connecticut State University; M.B.A. Babson College; B.A. University of Denver. Board of Directors Member and Former President, Mystery Writers of America/New York Author, Consigned to Death and Deadly Appraisal (mystery novels)

Rebecca Collier
M.A. New York University; B.A. Columbia College-Chicago. Instructional Support Assistant in math and science classes, Professional Performing Arts High School. English as a Second Language Teacher, International House of New York City. Freelance Multimedia Production and Administrative Assistant, Chicago Tribune

Lucy Collins
Ph.D. Candidate and M.A. Temple University; B.A. Washington and Lee University

Cameron Crain
Ph.D. Candidate, The New School for Social Research; M.A. and B.A. Kent State University

Crystal Curtis
M.F.A. New York University; Double B.A. Scripps College. Project Manager, Design Etc., Inc. Former Editor, Vaguely Qualified Productions. Former Production Assistant, David Stark Design and Production

John Deming (Full-Time)
M.F.A. The New School; B.A. University of New Hampshire. Editor-in-Chief, Coldfront Magazine. Published poet and freelance writer

Amy Jensen
M.F.A. Stony Brook University; B.A. Brigham Young University. Extensive freelance experience in dramaturgy, playwriting, and direction at various theatres in New York, Chicago, and California. Former Intern, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
 

Roy Johnson
Ph.D. Candidate, Communication program, Teachers College, Columbia University;   M.B.A. New York University; B.A. University of Massachusetts. Independent Communications Consultant; Assistant Treasurer, National Bank of Paris

Steven Karl
M.F.A. The New School. B.A., Portland State University; Poetry published in A Portable Boog City Reader, Vanitas, FreeVerse, Barrow Street, 10th Anniversary Issue, featured poet in No Tell Motel, Eleven Eleven Fall 2008, Knock December 2007, Sink Review November 2007, Sawbuckpoetry October 2007, Real Poetik April 2007

William Kenton
Ph.D. and M.A. in English, New York University, New York; M.A. in Economics Candidate, The New School for Social Research, New York; B.A. in English, American Literature and Political Science, Ohio University, Ohio. Adjunct Professor: City University of New York, Barnard College, Columbia University, NY, University of Connecticut, New York University

Miles Knable

Roseanna Lane
M.F.A. University of Michigan; B.A. New York University. Visiting Scholar, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

John Larson
M.A. The New School; M.F.A. City College of New York; B.A. University of Iowa. Freelance consultant/cataloguer, Bloomsbury Auctions. Freelance writer. Former Buyer/Manager, St. Mark’s Bookshop

Keith Meatto
M.F.A. New School University; B.A. Yale University

Todd Motto
M.S. in Culture & Society, The London School of Economics, London, UK; B.A. in English, Philosophy and B.S. in Economics, University of Delaware. Adjunct Instructor: Fordham University, Institute of American Language and Culture, New York. Editorial Manager, Oxford Business Group, Lagos, Nigeria; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Manila, Philippines

Anthony Naaeke
Ph.D. and M.A., Duquesne University. B.A., The University of Ghana.Critical essays on Dagaaba rhetoric. Peter Lang, 2010; Liberating the ‘Mistress’ in Africa: The Prophetic Role of Development Communication. Gender and Behavior 

Mary Saleeby
Ph.D. and B.A. Lacrosse University; M.F.A. and B.A. New York School of Interior Design. Freelance Egyptology lecturer. Former freelance interior designer. Former Interior Design Assistant/Interior Design Display, Bloomingdale’s New York

Jason Schafer
M.F.A. New York University; B.A. University of California-Los Angeles. Freelance writer. Former staff writer/co-producer, Queer as Folk, Showtime. Former Senior Administrative Assistant, Ernst & Young

Dina Spechler
M..F.A. University of Montana; B.A. University of Colorado at Boulde;  Former Writer-in-Residence, Portsmouth Abbey School; Steinbeck Fellow, San Jose State University 2004-2005. Author, Who By Fire: A Novel, Harper Perennial, 2008

Peggy Suzuki
M.A., Hunter College. B.A., Columbia College

Elizabeth Sweibel (Full-Time)
M.A. Manhattan College; M.F.A. Maine College of Art; B.F.A. Massachusetts College of Art; B.A. University of Florida2008 Art Showing “Many Kinds of Nothing” at Montserrat College of Art Gallery; 2007 Art Showing “Neo-Abstraction” at AG Gallery, Brooklyn, NY Liz Sweibel’s artwork has been accepted by Gallery Korea at the Korean Cultural Service on Park Avenue for exhibition in a group show during its 2011 season

Nachum Turetzky
Ph.D. and B.A. City University of New York Graduate Center. Editor, Men & Masculinities Journal. Board Member, The Movement for Equality and Peace Between the Genders (Israel). Former Board Member/Columnist, SHVIL – The Israeli Chapter of Transparency International Ph.D. Graduate Center of the City University of New York; Double B.A. University of Louisville. Features Editor, Coldfront magazine

Bernardo Viano
Ph.D., Graduate Center of the City University of New York. B.A., Brooklyn College, City University of New York

Mark Worrell
Ph.D. and M.A. University of Toronto; B.A. Adelphi University. Former Assistant to the Dean of Student Life and Development, Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the President, and Assistant to the Director of International Student Services, Adelphi University. Invited Lecturer, Marist College, Vassar College, Adelphi University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Mary Washington College, and Long Island University

Natasha Yannacanedo
M.F.A. American Conservatory Theater Graduate Program in Theater Arts; B.A. University of California at Santa Cruz. Freelance public speaking and acting coach

Fashion Merchandising Department

Michael P. Londrigan, Chairperson

Terry Burstein, Assistant Chair

Hilda Alfonso
B.S. and A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Account Executive, Ulster Weavers. Former Production Manager (Infant and Toddler), E.S. Sutton, Inc. Production Coordinator Assistant, Bentex Group. Textile Coordinator Assistant, Marcrest Knitting Mills

Walter Atkinson
B.S. Ithaca College. Internship Coordinator/Job Placement, Katharine Gibbs School. CEO/ Professor/Artist, Wizards School LLC. Graphic Artist/Production Manager, Orion Telecommunications. Production Manager, David N Apparel and Touché Apparel B.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Public Relations Manager, IT USA, Inc. Former Public Relations Manager, John Galliano. Former Public Relations Coordinator, Gianfranco Ferre

Fabrizio Babino

Patricia Ann Baukal
M.A. Fordham University; B.S. Marymount College. Guidance Counselor, Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design. Former Product Developer and Event Planner, B. Altman (Shoe Division)

Mary Bays
B.F.A. Fashion Institute of Technology. Former Design Director, Victoria Royal. Former Designer, Bigio Collection. Assistant Design Intern, Donna Karan (Collection Design)

David Benjamin
M.A. in Archives and Public History, Department of History, New York University; M.L.I.S., Palmer School of Library and Information Science; B.A. in American Studies, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Archivist, LIM College’s Library; Archivist: Cognoscetis Veritatem, Henry Kaufman and Co, New York

Terance Coffee
B.A. Clark Atlanta University. Account Services/Promotions, UniWorld Group Inc. Former Marketing and Promotions Manager, WRKS Radio, Emmis Communications. Former Regional Specialist Event Planner, Macy’s East. Former Programming Research Analyst, CBS Network

Heidi Diamond
M.B.A. Candidate, American University; B.S. University of Maryland College Park. Executive Vice President, SONY Corporation (Game Show Network). Former Television Executive, Fuse TV. Former President-Television, Martha Stewart Living, Omnimedia, Inc. Former Executive Vice President, AMC Networks. Former Senior Vice President, Food Network. Former Vice President - Marketing, Nickelodeon

Thomas Dima
B.S. Syracuse University. Freelance consultant with clients including Syfy, Dunn & Overwith, and Time Warner Cable. Former Communications/Public Affairs Consultant, Syfy Network. Former Marketing Communications Consultant, Child Abuse Prevention Program. Former Vice President - Communications, Marketing & Special Projects, Cable Positive

Janice Everett
M.A. Royal College of Art (England); B.A. Hornsey College of Art (England). Owner, Janice E & Company. Designer, Josephine Chaus, Ann Taylor, Alok Bedding, and Anthropologie. Former Buying, Styling and Creative Consultant, Vintage Collection, A&P Food Emporium, and Beiersdorf AG

Charles Fradella
M.B.A. and B.S. St. John’s University. Account Manager, R&R Menswear, Ltd. Former Vice President of Sales, Regal Division of Amerex. Former Director of Sales & Marketing, Jonathan Stone Ltd. Former Director of Merchandising, Seminole Manufacturing Company. Former Account Manager, Salant Corporation. Former Associate Buyer, JC Penney Company

Joanne Galanos
M.F.A. New York Academy of Art; B.F.A. School of Visual Arts; B.F.A. Candidate and double A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Former Design Director/Merchandiser, Kidfusion LLC. Freelance designer/ illustrator

Amanda Hallay (Full-Time)
M.S. Bath Spa University College (England); B.A. The American University of Paris. International Fashion Editor, Couture and Men Mode magazines (Hong Kong). Former European Trend Analyst, The Doneger Group. Former Creative Director, Tiki Savage (Paris)

Mary Hargroves
B.S. C.W. Post College. Former Vice President of Design, Town & Country Living. Former Vice President of Design/Marketing/Sales, Style Lab, LLC. Former Associate Buyer, JC Penney. Former Department Manager, Lord & Taylor

Patricia Hoeltge
M.B.A., Cornell University. B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; Former Vice President of Domestic and Home Licensing, Nautica. Former Vice President of Licensing Business Planning, Perry Ellis International. Former Vice President of Global Licensing, Anne Klein. Former Vice President of Men’s and Women’s Accessories, Kenneth Cole Productions 

Joshua Katcher
B.A.in Art Video, Syracuse University; Founder/Editor: “The Discerning Brute” Mens’Lifestyle Magazine, “PINNACLE Reinvent the Icon”, Fashion Initiative and Magazine, “Brave GentleMan” online store for ethical menswear & accessories, “Perhaps Media, Inc.”, video and media production company. Academic Presentations: ”Fashion and Animals”, “Cruelty Free Fashion”. Video/TV Production: “Nigel Barker LLC, MTN Networks, Thirteen/WNET etc.

Andrea Katz
M.F.A., Vermont College. M.S., Long Island University. B.A., Queens College; Head Designer and Manager, AKO Store & Design Studio

William G. Kenton, III
Ph.D., English, New York University; M.A., English, New York University; B.A., English-American Literature & Political Science, The City University of New York; Adjunct Professor, The City University of New York, New York, NY; Adjunct Professor, Barnard College, New York, NY

Stanley Kohlenberg
M.B.A. Candidate, New York University; B.S. Columbia University. Treasurer, DP Parfumerie Corporation. Former Executive Vice President, R. Kohlenberg & Company. President and Chief Operating Officer, SanofiBeauty Products, Inc. President and Founder, Calvin Klein Cosmetics. Executive Vice President - General Manager, Revlon. President (U.S. Division), Coty

Ionia Dunn Lee
Master’s Candidate, Pace University; B.S. California State University; Graduate Coursework, Pace University and San Francisco State University; Certificate, Pace University; Course Study, Parsons and Fashion Institute of Technology; Fashion Director, Today’s Black Woman Magazine. Former Fashion Editor, Essence Magazine. Former Freelance Fashion Editor, The Ave Magazine. Former Freelance Fashion Stylist, Zoli Illusions and Illusions Management

Dianne Meranus
Ph.D. Columbia University; M.S. Herbert H. Lehman College (CUNY); B.S. New York State College of Home Economics. Chair of Fashion Programs and Academic Advisor to Fashion majors at Marymount College of Fordham University

Nancy Miller (Full-Time)
B.S. Syracuse University; A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Account Manager, Royal Carolina Corp. Senior Sales Manager, Waverly Textile Processing. Merchandising Director, Doctor Denton Childrenswear. Product Manager, Kingsley Manufacturing Corporation

Erin Mills
Certificate, New York University; B.A. University of Wisconsin. Independent Event Consultant with clients including Proctor & Gamble, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and Prima Clothing. Former General Manager/Director of Private Events, Diva Lounge (Montclair, NJ). Former Manager of Marketing and Business Development, Flexplay Technologies, Inc.

Sally Shapiro (Full-Time)
M.A. New York University; B.A. State University of New York College at New Paltz. Market Specialist, The Doneger Group. Former Senior Account Manager, Cyrk, Inc. Sales Director, Private Label Division, Farah USA. Former Product Manager, Frederick Atkins

Sahar Parirokh
B.B.A. in Fashion Marketing Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, New York. Founder & ProgramDirector, Fashion Show Productions, Fashion Star Mentorship; Event Producer, Junot Diaz Reading Frances Perkins Academy

Carla Raponi Imriano

Jennifer Torres
B.A. and A.A. Fashion Institute of Technology. Design consultant, private clients. Founder and Former President, Jennifer Tiscornia Bridal. Assistant Merchandiser, Kenar Enterprises. Assistant Designer, Komar and Sons, Inc.

Barry Trachtenberg
B.B.A. Baruch College, City University of New York. Former VP of Merchandising, Dream Apparel. Former Director of Merchandising, PCA Apparel Industries

Joseph Ungoco
M.B.A., M.A. and B.A. Boston University. Founder and President, ICON Consulting Services. Former Fashion Director and Editorial Director, Whatswear.com. Former Style Director, ZINK magazine. Former Public Relations Director, Suede magazine / Essence magazine

Nancy Waites
B.A. Auburn University. Owner, Candler Archives. Design Consultant and Archivist, Docuswatch, The Design Library, and Christine Greiner Designs. Former Design Director, Emilo Ambasz Design Group. Design Development, Gear Design. Former Buyer, Frederick Atkins, Inc.

Susan Watters
M.A. New York University; B.S. Syracuse University. Former Field Trainer / Store Manager / Frame Buyer, Sterling Optical. Assistant Trim Buyer / Production Assistant, Calvin Klein. Sales Manager, Abraham & Strauss

Adrienne Weinfeld-Berg
B.A. Candidate, Empire State College Freelance/Staff Fashion Editor, Senior Fashion Writer, Retail Ad World, Retail Design International VIZZ, National Jeweler, Jeweler’s Quarterly Magazines  

Svetlana Zakharina
M.S. State Pedagogical University of Smolensk (Russia); B.S. and A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Senior Production Specialist, Liz Claiborne, Inc.

Management & Marketing Department
 

Dr. Susan Baxter, Chairperson

Jeannette Monaco (Full-Time)
M.B.A. New York University; B.A. Lafayette College. Former Director of Development, Direct Marketing Association. Former Director of Marketing and Participation, Cornell University. Former Marketing Director- New Business Development, Readers Digest. Former Direct Marketing / Development Manager and Consultant, Coach Leatherwear. Former Marketing Manager, Avon Products. Former Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing Manager, Bergdorf Goodman
 

Eve Proper (Full-Time)
Ph.D. Vanderbilt University; M.P.A. and M.A. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; B.A. Case Western Reserve University

Murray Altman
M.B.A. University of Maryland; B.A. University of Colorado. Former CFO, Senior Vice President, May Department Stores

Susan Baxter (Full-Time)
D.B.A. Argosy University; M.B.A. University of Phoenix; M.S. St. Cloud State University; B.A. College of St. Benedict. Test Question Writer, Prometric. Former Trainer, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Former Licensed Mortgage Broker, Advanced Home Loans. Former Network Contracting Manager and Care Management Manager, HORIZON Behavioral Services. Published papers in Journal of Business & Economics Research, International Business and Economics Research Journal, and Global Journal of Business Research

Jasmine Bellamy
M.B.A. Fordham University Graduate School of Business; B.S. Syracuse University. Brand Director/Consultant, EleVen by Venus Williams. Former Divisional Merchandise Manager, Steve and Barry’s. Former Product Manager, The Avenue - United Retail Group. Former Consultant / Product Director, Petite Sophisticate - Charming Shoppes, Inc. Former Merchandise Manager and Senior Merchandiser, Ann Taylor LOFT - Ann Taylor Stores Corporation. Former Buyer, Bloomingdale’s - Federated Department Stores, Inc. Former Buyer, Lord and Taylor - May Department Stores Company

Kevin Brotz
J.D. Rutgers School of Law; B.A. Rutgers University. Former Human Resources Manager / Senior Store Executive, Bloomingdales. Lawyer (private law firm practice and government service). Lecturer, “The Insanity Defense,” New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice prosecutor training program. Co-author, “Relations With the Media” chapter, New Jersey Prosecutors’ Manual. Member, Bar of the State of New Jersey, National Business Education Association, Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs

Peter Capriotti
B.S. Philadelphia University. Merchandising and Management Business Consultant. Owner, MuseumPro Source. Director of Retail, Guggenheim Museum. General Manager, Barneys New York. Group Manager, Saks Fifth Avenue. Ralph Lauren Boutique Manager in Saks Fifth Avenue

Christopher Consorte
M.S., New York University; B.S., St. John’s University; Chief Marketing Officer, Integrated Direct LLC/Integrated Interactive LLC; Former Director of Marketing, BLS Funding; Former Director of Web Marketing, Jupiter Media Metrix; Former Manager, Electronic Promotions and Direct Response Marketing, John Wily & Sons, Inc.

Robert Conrad
B.S. Villanova University. Senior Vice President - Design and Product Development, Limited Brands, Inc. Former President - Modern and Classic Accessories, Liz Claiborne, Inc. Former Account Executive, Revlon, Inc. Former Assistant Buyer, J.C. PenneyChris Consorte
M.S. New York University; B.S. St. John’s University. Chief Marketing Officer, Integrated Direct LLC/Integrated Interactive LLC. Former Director of Marketing, BLS Funding. Former Director of Web Marketing, Jupiter Media Metrix. Former Manager, Electronic Promotions and Direct Response Marketing, John Wily & Sons, Inc.

Richard Ertel
J.D. St. John’s University School of Law; B.A. George Washington University. Independent Practicing Attorney. Former Senior Associate, Kardisch, Link & Associates, P.C. Former Associate, Armienti & Brooks, P.C.

Rebecca Fitts
M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.S. State University of New York at Albany. Freelance Public Relations Consultant. Former Director of Public Relations, Steve & Barry’s. Former Public Relations Consultant, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Former Director of Marketing, Tache USA, Inc. Former Public Relations Manager, Vera Wang, Ltd.

Edward Fritz
M.P.A. Long Island University. Former Manager, Nassau County

Doug Garfinkel
M.B.A., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; B.A., University of Michigan; Adjunct Professor: Touro College, College of Staten Island, Manhattan Marymount College, NYIT School of Management. Owner and Founder of Computer Whiz School, Jericho, NY. Sr. Director, Customer Acquisition, Trump University, New York

Charles D. Goldfine
M.B.A. University of Pennsylvania / Wharton School; A.B. Brown University. Former Buyer/Senior Merchant, Saks Fifth Avenue, Home Division. Buyer – Handbags: Coach, Chanel, Furla, Dooney & Bourke, Carlos Falchi, and Judith Lieber. Assistant General Manager/ Merchandising, New York Store. Buyer – Cosmetics: Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lancôme, La Prairie, and Prescriptive

Gayon Griffin
M.B.A. Keller Graduate School of Management; B.S. Trinity College. Database/Contracts Manager - Supply Chain, The Chefs Warehouse. Former Financial Analyst - Northeast Business Unit, Coca Cola Enterprises

Gavin Goldstein, Esq.
J.D., Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn. Adjunct Professor, Berkeley College. Associate: Goldstein & Goldstein, NY, Lambert & Shackman

Marla Greene (Full-Time)
M.B.A. Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business; B.S. Biochemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo 

Iris Hershenson
M.B.A. Fordham University; B.A. Hunter College. Consultant, Media Solutions Corporation (clients have included American Express, McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, and UBS Financial Services)

Kenneth Kambara
Ph.D. in Management, University of California at Irvine, Graduate School of Management; M.S. in Business Administration-Marketing, University of Oregon, The Lundquist College of Business; B.S. in Business Administration-Marketing & B.A. in Economics, California State University at Long Beach (CSULB). Assistant Professor of Business & Associate Director of the Center for Equality and Justice, California Lutheran University (CLU); Adjunct Professor in Marketing, California State University at Long Beach (CSULB). Senior Partner/Research Director, The Kambara-Vickers Group

Ashok Kirpalani
M.B.A. in Finance, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; B.A. in Physics & Political Science, Rutgers College, New Brunswick; M.S. in Education, Long Island University, Brookville. Treasurer, Valley Stream Central High School District; Vice President, Underwriter -Middle Market, Capital One Bank, Melville; Assistant VP-Business Banker, Flushing Savings Bank, Bayside, NY

Charles Klein
J.D. New York University School of Law; M.U.P. Hunter College; B.A. Queens College. Partner, Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP. Former General Counsel, Sergio Valente Jeans Company. Former Planner - Bureau of the Budget, Office of the Mayor of New York City. Editor and Publisher, Fashion & The Law newsletter. Founder, The Fashion Service Network

Franklin Klein
B.B.A. University of Miami. CEO, Franklin Klein & Associates. Former CEO, Makalot Group USA, Inc. Executive VP, Witt Collection. CEO, Mr. Witt Inc.

Donald Levy
M.B.A. and B.A. New York University. Former Senior Product Manager, Stage Stores Inc. Former Product Manager, Saks Department Store Group. Former National Sales Manager, Dakota Smith Eyewear, Inc.

Anne Loranger
J.D., New York Law School; M.S. in Library and Information Science, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn; B.A. in Slavic Languages & Literature, Indiana University. Claim Analyst-Financial Lines, Chartis

David Loranger
M.P.S. Fashion Institute of Technology; B.B.A. Western Connecticut State University. Assistant General Manager, Peter Elliot Group. Former Department Manager, Barneys New York. Former Brand Manager and Department Manager, Saks Fifth Avenue

Ingrid Marshall
Ph.D. Candidate, North Central University; M.S. and B.B.A. Pace University. Independent Academic Consultant. Former Senior Controller/Assistant to Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets. Former Senior Investment Accounting/Reporting Analyst, TIAA-CREF. Former Senior Market Analyst/Global Derivatives, Prudential Securities

Nancy Mayer
B.S. State University of New York at Albany. Buyer, Brownstone Studio. Buyer/Merchandise Coordinator, Brylane, Inc.

Bruce Morrison
M.B.A. New York University; B.S. University of Arizona. Former Group Manager, Bloomingdale’s. Outerwear Product Developer, Casual Corner

Mary Ellen O’Connor Shyne
M.B.A. New York Institute of Technology; B.A. Herbert H. Lehman College (CUNY). Former Human Resources Manager, Pfizer, Inc.

Natalie Parisi
M.B.A. Dowling College; B.S. Adelphi University; A.A.S. LaGuardia Community College. Branch Manager / Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Manhattan Bank

Anthony Rodriguez
D.B.A. University of Phoenix; M.B.A. Manhattan College; B.S. St. Peter’s College. President of P3Pyramid (organizational development consulting firm)

Richard Scheer
M.B.A. in Marketing, Long Island University; B.S. in Marketing Management, Syracuse University. Partner/Director of Strategic Development, Remington Ellis Management; Match Analyst, Opta Sports

Phyllis Shapiro
B.S. and A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Former Home Fashion Import Wholesaler, Town and Country Living / Brownstone Galleries. Former Account Director, Account Manager, and Product Manager, Associated Merchandising Corporation. Former Divisional Merchandise Manager, Cygne Design. Former Buyer, Lerner New York

Noelle Sinclair
M.B.A. Monterey Institute of International Studies; B.A. Vassar College. Former Project Coordinator, ESL and TOEFL Instructor, Rennert Bilingual. Former Consultant, Seoul Teachers Training Center. Former Department Manager, Bloomingdale’s

Barbara Skelly
M.B.A. St. John’s University; B.B.A. Pace University. Former Director of Marketing, Stanton Carpet. Former Vice President of Marketing, Designtex (Steelcase). Former Director of Marketing Communication & Licensing, FSC Wall coverings. Member: American Mensa Society - New York Chapter, Direct Marketing Association, Color Marketing Group, International Furnishings & Design Association

Matthew Smith
M.B.A. Boston University-Graduate School of Management; B.A. Boston University-College of Arts and Sciences. Former Managing Director–Investments, Connecticut Innovations, Inc. Former Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, New World Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Fred Steinberg
M.S. Columbia University; B.S. Cornell University. Olympic Marketing Consultant. Former Advertising Advisor and Regional Director of Communications, IBM

Patrick Tormey
M.B.A. Iona College; B.B.A. Baruch College. Former Merchandise Manager, Sears. Merchandise Manager, Belk Stores. Direct Marketing Practitioner, Real Deals USA, Inc. Contributing Editor, Fashion Manuscript

Mark Wald
J.D., California Western School of Law, San Diego; M. S. in Sport Psychology, University of Arizona; B. S. in Physical Education, State University of New York at Buffalo. Adjunct Professor: School of Management, Metropolitan College of New York; Department of Health and Physical Education, Saint Peters College; Pima Community College; Vice President & General Council, GAME OVER, Inc.

Paula Wang
M.B.A. Candidate, Australia National University. M.S. New York University; Advanced Scholar Program, The American Society of Journalists and Editors, American University. B.A., Beijing Normal University; Business Investment Consultant and Analyst, G&L Group; Cross-Culture Business Consultant, Berlitz Cultural Consulting; Strategic Media Business and Advertising Market Analyst, Conde Nast; Advertising Development Project Manager, Trend Group; Assistant Editor, The Boston Globe; Senior Buisness Journalist and Editor (International Investment/Global market sections), China Business Times

Melissa Wildstein
M.B.A. in Marketing & Strategy, New York University, Stern School of Business; B.A. in Marketing, University of Georgia, Terry College of Business. Founder, Managing Director, The Matchstick Group; Partner/CEO, Preneur. Net.; Senior VP and Global Business Director, Flashpoint Medica/Omnicom

Joelle Williams
B.A. Fisk University. Former Assistant Store Manager, Macy’s. Former Divisional Sales Manager, Hecht’s

Kimberly Wright
Ph.D. Candidate in Management & Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix Online program, School of Advanced Studies; M.S. in Organizational Leadership, Mercy College, New York. Adjunct Professor, Medgar Evers College; Social Services Liaison, Department of Social Services, The City of New York

Barry Zusman
M.B.A. Pace University; B.S. Clarkson University. Principal, The Zusman Company. Senior Vice President, Plesser Holland Associates. Corporate Communications Manager, CMP Media, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations

Math, Finance & Technology
 

Robert Peart, Chairperson

Leo Ashkinadze
M.S. and B.S. Beltsy State Pedagogical University (Russia). Former Vice President of Domestic Manufacturing, Pacific Alliance-Regatta USA. Former Production Manager, Periscope Sportswear

Mohamed Benzizoune
M.S. Lehman College; B.S. Monroe College

Jean Camilien
M.S. Polytechnic University of Brooklyn; B.S. State University of New York at Albany; B.E. Pratt Institute

Cesar Castope
M.A., B.A. and B.S. Hunter College

Erica Wen Wen Chien
D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University; M.S. Arkansas Tech University; B.S. Tamkang University (Taiwan). Former Internal Auditor, MetaTech Inc. (Taiwan). Former External Auditor, PriceWaterHouseCoopers (Taiwan)

John Cowan
Ph.D. Candidate, Columbia University; M.A. and B.S. Brooklyn College. Former Registered Life Insurance Agent / Acting Training Manager, John Hancock Financial Services. Unit Manager, Jamaica Mutual Life Insurance Company. Senior Training Officer, Vocational Training Development Institute

Karr Dyal
M.A. New York Institute of Technology; B.F.A. School of Visual Arts. Artist

Mirlene Fleury
M.P.A. John Jay College of Criminal Justice; B.S. Pace University. Computer Specialist, NYC Transit. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Jonathan Gersch
M.S. New York University Stern School of Business; B.S.E. University of Pennsylvania

Mitchell Janewicz
M.B.A. Wagner College; B.S. St. Francis College, New York. Project Manager, Banking, Lending, and Financial Service Consultant

Park Jae Young

Michelle Kennedy
M.B.A. Keller School of Management; B.B.A. Berkeley College. Former Financial Controller, Corporate Funding Partners. Former IT Purchasing Agent / Telecom Assistant, EURO RSCG. Former Financial Analyst, EarthTech/Tyco. Member, International Accounting and Research Association 

Alioune Khoule
Ed.D. Candidate, Teachers College, Columbia University; M.A. and B.A. St.John’s University

Julia Kim
Ph.D. Candidate, Teachers College, Columbia University; M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University; B.S. and double B.A. State University of New York at Binghamton. Former Peer Advisor, Binghamton University Student Advising Office. Teacher’s Assistant - Advanced Computer Applications, Binghamton University Computer Science Department

Dan Klock
M.S.T. Pace University; B.A. Old Dominion University; A.A. Onondaga Community College. New York State Certification in Secondary Social Studies Education

Rudolph Lalak (Full-Time)
Ph.D. Candidate, Touro University; M.B.A. Iona College; B.S. Fordham University. Advanced Professional Certificate - Taxation, New York University. Certified Management Accountant and Certified in Financial Management. Former Financial Director, JP Morgan Chase

Eileen Maurer
M.A. Adelphi University; M.I.A. Columbia University; B.A. University of Chicago. New York State Certification in Secondary Social Studies Education. Foreign Commercial Paper Analyst, Merrill Lynch
M.S. City College of New York; M.S. Brooklyn College; B.S. University of West Indies. Former New York City Teaching Fellow

Clarence McMaster
J.D., Loyala Law School, Los Angeles; M.B.A., Pepperdine University, Santa Clara; B.A. in Finance, Adelphi University, Long Island. Adjunct Professor: DeVry University, City College of NY, LaGuardia Community College. Compliance Supervisor, American Express Financial Advisors; Assistant VP in Marketing, MetLife Insurance Company, New York

Kirk McLean
M.S. City College of New York; M.S. Brooklyn College; B.S. University of West Indies Former New York City Teaching Fellow

Julie Nomee
M.S. Pace University; B.S. University of Connecticut

Kikuno Nonoyama
M.A. Columbia University; B.A. Hunter College. Academic Assistant, Baruch College; Former Financial Research Analyst and Translator, Okato Shoji Company, Ltd. Assistant to Financial Consultants, Merrill Lynch

Ionie Pierce

Percival Pineda
Ph.D. Candidate, The New School; M.A. American University; M.A. University of Maryland; B.A. University of the Philippines

Zahid Zamir
M.S. Brooklyn College; M.S.S. and B.A. International University of Malaysia. Former Business Analyst, Magus International, Inc.

Visual Merchandising Department

Eric Feigenbaum, Chairperson

Christine Belich
B.A. University of St. Thomas. Former Vice President Visual Planning/Executive Creative Director/Visual Events Manager, Sony Style. Former Visual Planning & Presentation Manager, Neiman Marcus

Monica Brogowski
A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology. Visual Merchandising consultant (clients have included Ardee Eyewear, Bunnies, D. Esse, Maternal Instincts, Uncle Sam’s Umbrellas, Franklin Sporting Goods, Nice Man, and Nature’s Elements)

Chantal Charpentier
B.B.A. LIM College; A.A.S. Briarwood College. Visual Planagramming Assistant Manager, Macy’s Merchandising Group. Former Visual Assistant/Sales Associate, Coach. Former Freelance Visual Merchandiser, Bergdorf Goodman

Michael Creagh
M.A. University of Sussex (England); B.A. Northwestern University. Fashion Photographer (published credits include: Neo2, Big Shot, Lemonade, and WYWS magazines). Contributing photos in W and Elle magazines. Clients have included: Song Music Germany, MTV, F.I.T., and Vidal Sassoon

Edward Fritz
M.P.A., Long Island University; Former Manager, Nassau County

Syd Hap
M.A. New York University; B.F.A. Pratt Institute. Sculptor, McCann Erikson Advertising Agency. Sculptor and Puppet Designer, King Features

Judith Hugentobler
M.F.A. State University of New York at Albany; B.F.A. University of Illinois. Curatorial work and Exhibition Coordinator, Saratoga County Council of the Arts. Former Program Assistant to the Art Department – Electronic Media Arts and Communications, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Grailing King (Full-Time)
B.S. Illinois State University; Certificate, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Freelance visual merchandiser, Bergdorf Goodman, Victoria’s Secret

Stephen Krivisky
B.F.A. Carnegie Mellon University. Package Design and Product Development for Helena Rubenstein, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Playtex, Pfizer, Mennen, General Cigar, Revlon, under Sy Wassyng, Inc.

Katerina Lanfranco
M.F.A. Hunter College, City University of New York; B.A. University of California, Santa CruzB.S. University of Texas at Austin; A.A.S. and Certificate, Fashion Institute of Technology. Owner/Designer, Marjorie Lee Woo Fine Millinery. Buyer and Assistant Buyer, Joske’s

Kathy Mucciolo
B.F.A. in Printing, The Hartford Art School, University of Hartford. Senior Manager of Visual Merchandising and Store Planning, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Paul Olszewski
B.A. California State University. Director of Windows, Macy’s Herald Square. Former Visual Manager, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman

Gary Osborne
M.A.T., School of Visual Arts. M.F.A., The University of Washington. B.F.A., The College of Santa Fe. Former Design Director, Astor & Ivy, HMX Sportswear, Perry Ellis Collection, Ports 1961 (Xiamen, China). Former Freelance Design Director, Nick Hilton Collection, Paul Stuart.

David Palachek
B.A. University of Texas at Austin. Principal (Design Consulting), Tersigni Palachek. Former Senior Associate, Lippincott. Former Retail Studio Design Director, TPG Architecture. Former Store Designer, Gap Inc., Old Navy

Samuel Palmiotto
B.F.A. Empire State College. Senior Visual Manager, Set Manager, District Visual Manager, JC Penney Company, Dallas. Visual Director, Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford home remodel

Vince Perrella
B.A. Fordham University; A.A. Parsons School of Design. Vice President Creative Director, Italics Direct. Former Vice President Creative Director of Marketing, The Costal Group. Vice President Creative Director, Hershey Communication. Creative Director, Commercial Graphics, Inc.

Marjorie Lee Woo (Associate Chair, Full-Time)
B.S., Home Economics, University of Texas at Austin, A.A., Applied Science, Fashion Design Professor Woo is a two-time recipient of International Retail Design Conference’s Iron Merchant award and has also won two Milli millinery awards

Rus Yusupov
B.F.A. School of Visual Arts. Art Director, R/GA Media Group, Inc. Former Art Director, Duke Interactive, Tender Creative, and Avenue A Razorfish. Creative Director, Really Simple LLC. Graphic Designer, Perry Ellis International, and Ultra 16  

Board of Trustees

William J. Borner, Esq., Chairman
General Counsel, Executive Vice President, Director and Corporate Secretary, Spraylat Corporation

William R. Baldt, Ed.D.
President Emeritus, Goldey-Beacom College

Patty Farmer
Alumna - Class of 1976, Business Developer

Kate M. Gulliver
Program Evaluator (Retired), Office of Higher Education, New York State Education Department

Adrian G. Marcuse, LL.D.
President Emeritus, LIM College

Elizabeth S. Marcuse
President, LIM College

Nancy Marcuse Marshall
Co-Founder, The Rapunzel Project; Former Executive, Filenes, Lord & Taylor, Alberto Culver, Kitchens of Sara Lee and Celestial Seasonings

Rosalind S. Neff
Former Chairperson, Center for Social Responsibility, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Gail E. Rothwell
Alumna - Class of 1971, Owner, Gail Rothwell, Ltd.; Former President, Nine West Footwear

W. Michael Shaffer, LL.D.
Former Divisional Vice President, UBS Wealth Management; Former Executive Director of Test Development, The College Board