I began my formal fashion education at Germanna Community College in 2021 before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University’s Fashion Design program, where I developed a design practice rooted in passion, precision, and technical excellence. As an Italian American and the child of a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I bring discipline, resilience, and an unwavering work ethic to my creative process. These are values that shape my meticulous, detail-oriented, and maximal design approach while also cultivating my passion as an artist.

My work has been recognized early in my academic career, including the selection of a garment for VCU’s Senior Fashion Show during my first year and the recipient of the Horizon Award. In 2025, my fashion illustrations were exhibited at The Valentine museum in Richmond, demonstrating strength in concept development, visual storytelling, and fashion illustration. I also studied fashion abroad in Florence, Italy, where exposure to luxury craftsmanship, heritage design, artwork, and European ready-to-wear production informed my global design perspective.

I am completing my studies with a comprehensive technical foundation in patternmaking, flat pattern drafting, draping, tailoring, garment construction, merchandising, and fashion illustration. My skill set includes technical sketching, CAD illustration, 3D garment rendering, spec development, and fit analysis, with a strong focus on design accuracy, efficient product development, and minimizing production waste. I aim to continue producing highly organized and detail-driven products while demonstrating my passion for artistic expression.