Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Mission Statement

We are an enthusiastic group of Wilson College alumni under the age of 40 joining together to promote and support our college and the North Carolina Textile Foundation; foster relationships between students, alumni, and industry partners; and ensure the continued engagement of young alumni.

Structure

The DYALC is comprised of 25 to 30 Wilson College of Textiles alumni from the 15 most recently graduated classes and a range of majors. Members serve a two-year term, with the option to renew by mutual agreement of the individual member and the council’s executive team.

Alumni Member Responsibilities and Expectations

• Serve as a sounding board, resource and advisor to the dean.
• Participate in council conference calls and meetings in person or virtually.
• Serve as a role model for alumni involvement to students and recent graduates.
• Make an annual contribution (of any amount) to the North Carolina Textile Foundation in support of the Dean’s Textiles Innovation Fund.
• Participate in at least one long-term initiative and one short-term initiative.
• Assist in the identification and recruitment of new volunteers and encourage participation in programming.
• Work with North Carolina Textile Foundation staff to help identify other alumni and industry prospects that may be interested in supporting the college.
• Represent the DYALC, North Carolina Textile Foundation, the Wilson College of Textiles and the university on campus or in your respective community.

Student Representatives

• The council will have two student members, one undergraduate and one graduate.
• Student representatives will serve a one-year term with the responsibility to be the liaison between the DYALC and current Wilson College of Textiles students.

Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Co-Presidents

Katelyn Bell ’13, ’15 | Co-President

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
M.S., Textiles
Associate Marketing Manager at Glen Raven, Inc.
Durham, North Carolina
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Matthew Iezzi ’18, ’19 | Co-President

B.S., Textile Technology
M.S., Textile Engineering
Head of Production at Ambercycle Inc.
Los Angeles, California
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Co-Vice Presidents

Shane O’Toole ’15

B.S., Polymer and Color Chemistry
Founder at Red Wolf Innovations, LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Cody Zane ’15, ’17, ’20

B.S., Polymer and Color Chemistry
M.S., Textile Chemistry
Ph.D., Fiber and Polymer Science
Senior Staff Approvals Engineer at MSA Safety
Pittsfield, New Hampshire
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2024-2025 Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Brooke Anderson ’17

B.S., Textile Engineering
Account Manager at Shakespeare Co.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Morgan Besterman ’15

B.S., Textile Technology
Designer, (Adidas Infants Collection) at LT Apparel Group
Mebane, North Carolina
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Rachel Bradley ’13

B.S., Textile Technology
Account Executive at Office Environments
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Cassia Lewis Cameron ’13

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
Senior Material Developer at Patagonia
Huntington Beach, California
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Corinne Carter ’18

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
Product Marketing Manager at Unifi Manufacturing, Inc.
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Meredith (McKague) Corley ’14

B.S., Textile Technology
Product Development Engineer at Antigua Apparel
Atlanta, Georgia
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Abby Ellis ’15

B.S., Fashion and Textile Design
Design Manager of Upholstery at Richloom Fabrics Group
Mebane, North Carolina
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Meredith Gaskill ’24

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
Master of Textiles
Corporate Communications Coordinator at Kontoor Brands
Salisbury, North Carolina
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Will Halligan ’13, ’15

B.S., Textile Technology
M.S., Textile Engineering
Senior Footwear Product Engineer at Nike, Inc.
Portland, Oregon
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Claire Henson ’22, ’23

B.S., Textile Engineering
M.S., Textile Engineering
Material Developer at Under Armour
Baltimore, Maryland
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Lily McGrath ’24

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
Sample Coordinator at Tuckernuck
Washington, DC
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Ted Meyers ’17

B.S., Textile Engineering
Business Development Project Manager of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at Kroger
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Hannah Orlowski ’19

B.S., Textile Engineering
Product Development Engineer at Contempora Fabrics
Clayton, North Carolina
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Max Ring ’23

B.S., Textile Engineering
Account Manager at Everra
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Jordyn Scheitler ’21, ’22

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
Master of Textiles
Sr. Professional, Channel Merchandising at Under Armour
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Kaylee Smith Wagner ’17

B.S., Textile Engineering
Senior Account Manager at Lear Corporation
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Rosa Stancil ’23

B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
Media Planner at Women’s Wear Daily
New York, New York
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Guan Wang ’12, ’15

M.S., Textile Chemistry
Ph.D., Fiber and Polymer Science
Ecosystem Technology Manager at Advanced Functional Fabrics of America
Lexington, Massachusetts
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Helen Wilson ’15

B.S., Textile Engineering
Material Developer at Workwear Outfitters
Nashville, Tennessee
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Student Representatives

Devyn Williams

Undergraduate Student Representative

Gunter/Blank Centennial Scholar
B.S., Fashion and Textile Design, Fashion Design Concentration
Anticipated Graduation: 2027
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Destiny Hill ’24

Graduate Student Representative

M.S. in Textiles
Current Degree Program: Textile Technology and Management, Doctor of Philosophy
Anticipated Graduation: 2027
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