Fashion Merchandising and Management Programs

Lyn Alessi is the founder of Alessi International and Sew Fine LLC. Alessi has been in the fashion business for 38 years. Her introduction to fashion was through fabrics; Alessi began as a textile designer for domestic producers, then designed and developed fabric patterns in New York, working with mills in the Carolinas. Alessi worked extensively in Japan sourcing and merchandise fabric to manufacture and sell to the U.S. market.

Cipriana Altomonte is a seasoned professional in the apparel and jewelry retail sectors, with over 20 years of experience at high-profile brands including The Limited, Benetton, Nordstrom, and Finley Fine Jewelry at Bloomingdale's. In the past decade Cipriana was Business Manager for David Yurman and Rolex specialist at Ross-Simon/Sidney Thomas, managing luxury jewelry lines like Vedura, Van Cleef, and Harry Winston at Neiman Marcus. Currently, Cipriana plays a key role in the management team at BlueNile.

Moon Chang is a New York City-based fashion designer and the founder of Moon Chang NY. Moon designs a collection of womenswear and petwear, and is the recipient of the SUNY Medal Award, the Cotton Incorporated prize, and many other prestigious honors. Moon dedicates herself to helping others excel in the fashion business through education throughout NYC.

Chuks Collins is a Bronx-based fashion designer, artist, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. Chuks grew up between Nigeria and England. As a child in Nigeria, his grandmother taught him the craftsmanship of true tailoring, a skill that he infuses into the men's and women’s fashion brands he founded: Chuks Collins and TASOU. Chuks Collins is the Berkeley College Designer-in-Residence for 2024.

Charles Dieujuste is Berkeley College Fashion Merchandising and Management alumnus and a fashion designer turned public relations and marketing professional with experience across the fashion, wine and spirits, finance, and cannabis industries. During the pandemic, he launched a self-funded, ready-to-wear bridal brand featured in Vogue, WWD, Town & Country, and Brides. Driven by his passion for creativity, Dieujuste continues to embrace his journey as a founder in bridal fashion with joy and determination.

Jon Harari is CEO & Co-Founder of WindowsWear and President of Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. Jon has helped lead WindowsWear to be the world’s largest visual database of retail and e-commerce images and data. Jon serves as a board member on several academic institution advisory boards and charitable non-profit organizations.

Suzanne Kanobel is sales manager at S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. She has held roles in sales, buying, and planning at Jordache, 32 Degrees, and Toys"R"Us.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, to Vietnamese immigrant parents, Mai developed a love for fashion and particularly haute couture at a young age. Mai studied fashion in New York City at Parsons School of Design and earned a master’s degree in fashion design in Paris from the Institut Français de la Mode, after which he was taken under the wing of John Galliano. Mai later returned to New York and launched his namesake brand in 2021. Bach Mai is the 2025-2026 Berkeley College Designer-in-Residence for the Fashion Merchandising and Marketing program in the Larry L. Luing School of Business®.

Cathy Mallebranche is Brooklyn-born fashion stylist and costume designer with over two decades of industry experience. Renowned for her collaborations with top celebrities, TV networks, film productions, publications, and New York Fashion Week, Cathy also imparts her expertise teaching pre-college courses on Wardrobe Styling in the Entertainment Industry and serves on several industry Advisory Boards.

Nfi, a luminary in the global fashion arena, is a fashion designer fusing Cameroonian heritage, West African textiles, and New York’s creative scene into bold, modern fashion. Renowned for transforming traditional Royal Toghu, Nduop, and other iconic African fabrics into contemporary artwear, her brand blends fashion and technology to promote sustainability through ethical production, biodegradable materials, and circular design practices. Nfi also pioneers African fashion advocacy as a co-founder of the African Fashion Council and a member of AfreximBank’s Creative Africa Advisory Group.

Nfi embodies more than fashion; she is a visionary storyteller, empowering communities and elevating African craftsmanship globally. Her journey inspires a new generation to boldly pursue their passions and affect change through fashion.

Noelle is a seasoned model and advocate for inclusivity and wellness in the modeling industry. As a visionary thought leader, she empowers talent to embrace authenticity while transforming fashion industry standards to foster support and unity. Noelle has worked with various top-name brands, including Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and others.

Domanique Randazzo is a proud Berkeley College Alumna. Domanique graduated with a BBA in Fashion Merchandising and Management, Class of 2017, and went on to earn an MPS in Fashion Merchandising. Domanique has worked in fashion production, buying, and wholesale at Limited Too and currently holds a retail supervisory role at Forever 21.

Edie Roberts is Designer and Creative Director of Edie@Home. Edie has been developing best-selling products in Home Textiles since 1992. From her studio in New York City, in partnership with her team at the Levinsohn Textile Company, Edie introduces award-winning decorative accessories each year that reflect the latest trends in home fashions.

Jennifer Roman is a buyer at Macy's specializing in bakeware, cutlery, gadgets, kitchen food prep, hydration, fashion jewelry, watches, and women's shoes. She was previously on the product development team at Macy's. Jennifer teaches sewing at The New York Sewing Center, is a freelance designer, and is energized by intersecting fashion design and business throughout her life.

Gwenveria Sargeant is a seasoned and innovative womenswear designer, merchandiser, and educator with a career spanning global fashion hubs in the Far East and Europe. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she co-founded the Fashion Art In The House (F.A.I.T.H.) label, securing nationwide distribution through Sears and G-III Apparel. As CEO and Chair of the Fashion & Arts Xchange Group, Inc. (F.A.X.), she champions opportunities for Black professionals in fashion and arts while mentoring emerging designers through education and outreach.

Liz Schatz is a specialist on the Talent Acquisition team at Steve Madden. Liz previously held roles at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Seeking Alpha, Richemont, and Amazon Web Services.

Schuller, known as “The Fashion Fairy Godmother,” has built a pioneering career at the intersection of fashion, entertainment, and comics. A former actor, dancer, and co-founder of the comedy troupe The Nerve, Schuller became a trailblazer for size inclusivity as a Ford Models plus-size representative and MODE magazine editor. Schuller has since founded Runway the Real Way, promoting diversity and sustainability in fashion.

Inspired by her late husband, Marvel editor Mark Gruenwald (1953–1996), Schuller created CosMODA: Cosplay Runway, a dynamic fusion of Fashion Week and Comic Con. A passionate sustainability advocate, Schuller transforms rescued comics into Power Pieces, a zero-waste comic book accessory line of heroic adornment. Schuller partners with Comic Books 4 Justice on literacy and empowerment programs for youth and incarcerated individuals. Her Power Piece-making workshops now engage New York City youth in creative self-expression and dialogue through art, identity, and heroism.

Stewart-Brown is a Product Development Associate for Walmart’s Free Assembly fashion label. A Berkeley College graduate with a BBA in Fashion Marketing and Management, Stewart-Brown has built a versatile career across product development and production for leading brands including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, DKNY, and Bernard Chaus.

Born and raised in New York, Stewart-Brown is passionate about creativity, fashion, and emerging trends. Beyond her career, Stewart-Brown is committed to community service—supporting breast cancer awareness, women’s shelters, and local churches—and guided by her faith, she strives to uplift those in need. A devoted traveler and people person, she loves connecting with others and discovering new cultures.

Ramón Torres-Guillemard is a New York–based design leader with over 25 years of experience in fashion, architecture, and sustainable product development. Currently serving as Senior Design Director at Ralph Lauren, he leads design for men’s and boys’ apparel across RLX, Polo, and international categories, while also spearheading initiatives in sustainable innovation, circular design, and material research.

Born in Puerto Rico and trained as both an architect (Tulane University) and fashion designer (Parsons School of Design), Torres-Guillemard also holds a Certificate in Sustainable Fashion from FIT and professional certifications from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the University of Exeter’s Centre for Circular Economy, and Cradle to Cradle. His expertise spans materials research and development (R&D), trend analysis, product strategy, and the integration of emerging technologies into performance and lifestyle apparel.

Passionate about advancing sustainability in fashion, education, and industry practice, Torres-Guillemard is committed to mentoring the next generation of designers to create responsibly and design with intent.