Rosa Stancil ’23, Media Planner at Women’s Wear Daily, is One of the Newest Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Rosa Stancil’s journey with the Wilson College of Textiles began when she was selected as a Centennial Scholar, the college’s most prestigious scholarship program. This life-changing opportunity allowed her to focus solely on pursuing her passions for the fashion and apparel industry, participating on campus, studying abroad and making lifelong connections with NC State’s spirited community. 

Outside of her coursework, she pursued student opportunities with her sorority, Delta Gamma, where she served within the Raleigh community. Stancil also served as a pivotal leader for Platform Magazine, where she held the position of editorial director for two years. Both roles impacted her college experience in ways she never would have imagined.

“Platform offered me a creative outlet and an opportunity to develop my leadership skills as well as the most amazing community of talented students,” she shares. “Being a member of Delta Gamma allowed me to build meaningful friendships and participate in impactful service projects, which is very important to me. These experiences added significant value to my time at NC State.”

With her sights set on making an impact on the textile and apparel industry, Stancil couldn’t wait to study abroad in Florence, Italy, where she not only furthered her academic career but also gained cultural and global knowledge. Her eyes were opened to everything related to fashion, and she established priceless connections to the industry internationally.

Today, she is furthering her passion for the industry in New York City as a media planner at Women’s Wear Daily. Her work in publishing is backed by the knowledge she gained from the Wilson College of Textiles.

Despite living many states away, she is proud to maintain her connections to the Wilson College of Textiles as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC). The DYALC, which consists of alumni members under the age of 40, provides guidance to the dean of the college. Since joining the DYALC, her enthusiastic participation, along with the entire council’s leadership, has directly benefited the college’s success in alumni engagement and fundraising in partnership with the North Carolina Textile Foundation. The foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Wilson College of Textiles, propels the college’s groundbreaking and industry-leading work. 

You can learn more about Stancil’s career journey in the Q&A below.

Degree: B.S. Fashion and Textile Management, with a concentration in Brand Management and Marketing, 2023
Job Title: Media Planner, Women’s Wear Daily
Current City: New York, New York
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina

Why did you choose NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles?

Being selected as a Centennial Scholar was the final deciding factor in choosing NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles. This scholarship provided me with the opportunity to pursue a specialized education in the area I’m passionate about, study abroad, join and lead student organizations, and build a community at the college. I am forever grateful to the college and donors for this life-changing honor.

What is your fondest memory as a student at NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles?

My fondest memory has to be studying abroad in Florence, Italy. That entire semester was filled with fashion, food and fun — all of my favorite things! The experience was so transformative and crucial to developing the independence and confidence I would later need to move to New York City.

Who influenced you most during your time at the Wilson College of Textiles? And why or how?

My peers. The Wilson College is filled with passionate, smart and engaging students. Whether it was working on a group project, studying for a test or discussing career opportunities, I was constantly inspired and motivated by my classmates.

How did your education at the Wilson College of Textiles prepare you for what you are doing today?

Although I work in publishing, having knowledge of the textiles industry has been very useful!

In what ways are you currently involved with the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State?

Serving on the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC) will be my first involvement post-graduation!